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Field, Eugene (fl. 1813) to Julia [Comstock] re: news of work on the "Journal," etc.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04353.15 Author/Creator: Field, Eugene (fl. 1813) Place Written: St. Louis, Mo. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1813/04/13 Pagination: 2 p. 27 x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Tear along center fold at left edge, very small hole 2 inches further in along fold, not affecting text.

Field, Eugene, 1850-1895

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