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MORSE, SAMUEL F.B. Autograph Letter Signed, “Sam’l F.B. Morse,” to historian
Benson John Lossing, mounted at upper edge of title-page of Samuel I. Prime’s
Life of
Samuel F.B. Morse
.The letter, agreeing to accept a visitor. 1 page, 8vo, with integral blank;
horizontal folds. The book, 4to,
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morocco with marbled boards, worn; joints cracked,
owner inscription on front blank, newspaper clipping mounted to upper edge of iii.
FIRST
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“Locust Grove” [Poughkeepsie], 17 September 1862 book; NewYork, 1875
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Yours of yesterday I have this moment received on my return from NewYork.
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It will give me great pleasure to see the gentleman with you at my house whenever it is convenient
for you to pay me a visit. . . .”