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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.138 Author/Creator: Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 14, 1877 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He warns George May Powell to deliver or annul their contract, or face legal consequences, which will surely be negative for Powell, listing names of witnesses against him. He has incriminating evidence against Powell both from the publisher and others.

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

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