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(Travel & Exploration) 2 Pieces. Autograph Material. Peary, Robert Edwin: Typed Letter Signed. Syracuse, New York, April 24, 1893. 1 page, 4to; light to moderate creasing along old folds, close tear to bottom margin, starting to separate along old center horizontal fold. To Edward T. Devine, American Society, Extension of University Teaching, "...Replying to your flattering invitation to address your students next July, I beg to say that I shall probably be in Greenland..." Signed R E Peary U.S.N. Signature starting to brown, affected by a few light vertical creases. * Partly printed telegraph form with autograph content signed. New York, Dec. 20, 1904, 5 1/16 x 8 inches; 130 x 203 mm; toned, small chips at edges, old folds starting to separate. To Henry G. Bryant, "Very glad to have you express congratulations of Phila Society, Peary."