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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.130 Author/Creator: Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 6, 1876 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.8 x 15.1 cm. Order a Copy

on American Collecting Agency letterhead, re: He asks him to cancel their current contract for a more definite agreement with details concerning the map plates and recognition of ownership of the drawings.

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

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