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Dorothea L. Dix Handwritten letter with signature

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Dorothea L. Dix Handwritten letter with signature

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Dorothea L. Dix (1802-1887), American Philanthropist. Handwritten letter to William Letchworth (known for his charitable work) dated June 29, 1874 on stationary from the Minnesota Hospital for Insane with signature / autograph

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Dorothea L. Dix Handwritten letter with signature

Name: Dorothea L. Dix Handwritten letter with signature
SKU: 68575097
Price: 400 USD
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