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July 20, 1949

Mr. Henry Beston Chimney Farm Nobleboro Maine

Dear Mr. Beston:

The half-title page says THE ABNAKIS / AND THEIR HISTORY/ by Rev. Eugene Vetromil. / IHS / New York, / James B. Kirker / 599 Broadway.

The title page says THE ABNAKIS / AND / THEIR HISTORY / OR / Historical Notices / on the / ABORIGINES by/ Rev. Eugene Vetromile, / missionary OF ACADIA. / by / Rev. Eugene Vetromile, / missionary of the Etchemins, corresponding member of the Maine / Historical Society, etc. / New York :/ James B. Kirker, / 599 Broadway, up stairs. / Sold for the benefit of the Indians. / 1866.

We are delighted to be asked to help, and hope that you will call on us frequently. I trust the new book is progressing satisfactorily. We certainly look forward to it with eagerness.

Sincerely yours

In Charge of Maine Author Collection

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