Powell, George May (1835-1905) to H. O. Houghton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.131 Author/Creator: Powell, George May (1835-1905) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1876 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.7 x 15.1 cm. Order a Copy
on Riverside Press letterhead, re: He defines their objection to the contract, that while Prof. Rawson owns the book, the contract is in another name. The publishers have been asked to do things not included in the contract. He asks GMP to adjust the written contract to match his verbal agreement with Rawson. GMP's copied response at the bottom of the letter indicates a desire to meet with Mr. Hurd on the matter.
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