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Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872) Letter and engraving of Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph [Decimalized .01-.02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06329 Author/Creator: Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872) Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 1865-1870 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Goodrich, William, fl. 1855-1895

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