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Ericsson, John, 1803-1889 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02287 Author/Creator: Ericsson, John, 1803-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1859 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Requests that recipient inform him if he has written to Mr. Morris to demand the engines with the late improvements. Also asks if recipient has sent them his letter.

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

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