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Add to My CitationsTo Charles E. Perkins
14 October 1877 • Hartford, Conn.
(MS, in pencil: CtHMTH, UCCL 01494)
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Dr Mr. Perkins—

◇◇If you approve this, please communicate it to Messrs. Davies & Co—& in your own language if you prefer.

Ys Truly

S L Clemens


[enclosure, in ink:]

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Oct. 14/77.

Dr Sirs: I remember having the soul persecuted out of me in London 5 years ago, by a genteel tramp who wanted to sell me an engraving. To get rid of this prersecutor I agreed to take his ware—which was to be furnished to me in 2½ years from that time. When three had gone by I was glad—for the tramp had failed of his agreement. & now I never

I will give for ifty dollars, currency, for that box & contents, free of all dues & charges (& then anybody can have it for $20 cents who will take it off my hands.) I cannot receive the box upon any other terms.

With thanks for your offer to advance for me, I am, Dr Sirs,

Ys Truly

S. L. Clemens



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MS, in pencil, CtHMTH.

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