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Swan, E.H.(fl.1923) to Arthur Ruhl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09761.35 Author/Creator: Swan, E.H.(fl.1923) Place Written: Petrograd, Russia Type: Letter signed Date: 1923 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.4 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy

One undated letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from E.H. Swan. Refers to Morris Bishop's letter (GLC09761.32) stating that the zoo will meet about the price they are willing to accept for the bird.

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935
Swan, E.H., fl. 1923
Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973

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