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Powell, George May (1835-1905) to H.O. Houghton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.136 Author/Creator: Powell, George May (1835-1905) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1876 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.9 x 15.3 cm. Order a Copy

on American Collecting Agency letterhead, re: He would like to work out a contract before any more work is done. He refers to other business matters

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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