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SD1318.  George L. Duyckinck to Hiram Powers

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 14, 371.

Florence

May 10. 1847

My dear Sir

I take great pleasure in the opportunity of making you acquainted with Mr & Mrs Browning, with whose distinguished literary reputation you are already familiar.

I am desirous to add to the pleasure they will derive from your works, that of a personal acquaintance with yourself.

I remain very truly yours

George L. Duyckinck

Hiram Powers Esq.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Smithsonian Institution.

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