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Dickens and 19th century letters described in a lengthy fragment
A sprawling OCR fragment recounts tributes to Charles Dickens, detailing his American reception, readings, and the cultural impact of his works. It also touches on public notices, political commentary, and scattered historical references to 1870s events, including Cuba and public figures, with many garbled names and dates.
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Boldlers
Westend
Partia
Abu Menting
Post
Wedford
England
Demonatin Eit Mimpland Bop Badan
Charmage
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Fdgas
John Diekoos
Charles
Dunner
France
Gres Gritain Mingob
John Sdokems
Smith
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Chopman
Chapman Fill
Cogkney
Pinkwick
Yoman
Sahel
Dickens
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Kenosha
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Ges. W.antor
Soma
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Yarsope Sogebenilly
Ing Wesel
Thortown
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Delegtles
Weatis
Yale
Tricclss
Ted
Gabrge Garton
Waller
Dinkonstartty
Boston
Lottar Hi
Thanakettocker Maer Fai
Wilkie Gayiord Clark
Bas Faulty
Ammrciva
Amery Anor Ceric
Otark
Diskeas
Paket Hare
David Gapperfis
Pinscotty
Wetler
Ibis
Ale Akekwick
Mhortis
Mir
Dicker
Russia
Europa
AEDT
Televis
Gabe
Roerees Nats
Sila
Tonnover
Pondoy
Tremoot
Gisinway Hall
Eller
Sonia Panes
Ol Marios
Dickens Horn
Catia
Gomdua
Jon
Avais
Ana
Lowli
Epria
Vita
United Bistes
Coban Deltigerency
Torlependeves
Welvetine
Europe
Mt. Dedyréen
Uisgaldsd
Tie
Wullong
Jeeloran
Washington
Iria
Ajetsra
Polonion
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New
Atatua
Ku Oupitlyun
Durupora Police
Pendin
Thiv
Atul
Atmpatay
Trefaliet
Gough Fers
Uvorasseer
Sneurya
Bellgerdt
Mora Suimort
Plosse
Marana
Cue
Kaw
Chisf
Ay Baat
Che Cass
Bolas
Cay
Puerto Principe
Havana
Sud
Ang Pirsush
Mont
Ceepedes
Paerts
Principe
Pucelo
Boyomo
Tee Cuowd
Rod Chun
Bronx
Hallon
Rok
Simeon
Catantra
Spalding
Baltimore
Che. Angatburg Allgamaina Zertuog
United States
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Ariatder
Syuma
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