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NEWMAN, JOHN HENRY; CARDINAL. Autograph Letter Signed, “John H
Newman / Congr. Or. Pres.,” to “Rev’d dear Sir,” explaining that he does not know
whether he is the priest he met at Ushaw. 1
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pages, 8vo, with integral blank; folds.
Birmingham, 28 February 1849
[400/600]
“
You must have thought it very rude in me not answering your very kind letter of many
months ago, but I could not at the time make out whether you were one of the good Priests of
the same name, . . . or whether I was having the benefit of making a new acquaintance. . . .
[A]las, . . . I am as little informed now on the subject as I was when you wrote. . . .”
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NIGHTINGALE, FLORENCE. Autograph Note Signed, in the third person
within the text, to an unnamed recipient (lacking salutation): “With / Florence
Nightingale’s / thanks.”
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page, 8vo, “10 south street” mourning stationery, with integral
blank; some scattered foxing, horizontal fold. (MRS)
[London], 28 July 1891
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