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Cornwall, Barry (1787-1874) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.211 Author/Creator: Cornwall, Barry (1787-1874) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1825 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Signed Bryan Waller Procter. Sympathizes for recipient's recent accident. Suggests having the recipient's publisher send proofs directly to Cornwall for transcription. Hopes for a speedy recovery.

Procter, who wrote under the pen name Barry Cornwall, was esteemed in his time for his simple, melodious lyrics.

Cornwall, Barry, 1787-1874

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