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Description:
Browning, Robert (1812-1889) Autograph Letter Signed, 8 March 1864.
Folding laid letter paper with blind-stamped emblematic shield, watermarked 1863; inscribed on two pages. To Abigail Brooks Adams (1808-1889),wife of Charles Francis Adams, Sr., sending autographs (not present); apologizing for not having letters from persons of note he can send; remembering their Sunday evenings with fondness; and sending regards to Adams's "circle"; folds, 7 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
The recipient of his letter is Abigail Brooks Adams (1808-1889),wife of Charles Francis Adams, Sr.
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Keywords
Charles Francis Adams, Henry Adams
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