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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 to Hurd & Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.127 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 26, 1875 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 12.9 cm. Order a Copy

He accepts the terms previously proposed and offers to produce more maps and pictures than previously engraved if necessary. He suggests a full contract to be drawn up.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Hurd & Houghton (publishers), 1864-1878

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