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Livingston, Johnston A story about Charles Matthews

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04182 Author/Creator: Livingston, Johnston Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Manuscript Date: [n.d.] Pagination: 2p. 31.2 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

The manuscript relates a story about Charles Matthews and his ability to disguise himself most extraordinarily.

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