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Ballou, Sylvester Allen. "A bachelor sat in his easy chair" [poem]

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Ballou, Sylvester Allen. "A bachelor sat in his easy chair" [poem]

Description: Manuscript, 2 p. Also: typewritten copy.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: Between 1850-1899
Call number: HM 51194
Creator: Ballou, Sylvester A(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Albert Martin, 10/27/1980.
Associated people: Ballou, Julia Barnard.; Ballou, Orlando.; Ballou, Ray.; Ballou, Volney.; Conness, John,

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