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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 to A. L. Rawson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.126 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 25, 1875 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.1 x 13.7 cm. Order a Copy

He agrees to the predetermined royalties and will proceed to have Hurd & Houghton publish, advertise, and sell the Rawson Bible Hand Book. He further proceeds to provide future arbitration services in regards to copyright. Rawson agrees and signs the back of the letter

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

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