Collection SCA61-GA35 - John Galt letter.

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John Galt letter.

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SCA61-GA35

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1 cm of textual records

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Biographical history

John Galt (1779-1839) was a novelist, political and social commentator, and founder of the city of Guelph, Ontario.

Scope and content

Consists of one holograph letter from John Galt addressed to "Croker." The letter requests that Croker publish the enclosed items in his magazine if they are not too late reaching him.

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Immediate source of acquisition

Purchased from Bernard Quaritch, August 1970.

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