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Incredible content letter re Smithsonian Institution

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Incredible content letter re Smithsonian Institution

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A multi page letter signed by a F Maury re building the Smithsonian and other museums for the national good not just from admiring foreignors as he states the original Smithsonian charter came he asks for buildings mentions significant collections already gathered by them etc

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Incredible content letter re Smithsonian Institution

Name: Incredible content letter re Smithsonian Institution
SKU: 153919157
Price: 175 USD
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