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Autograph letters signed from Jennie L. Davis, Albany, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1866.

Davis, Jennie L., active 1866, sender.; Winter, William, 1836-1917, addressee.; Young, Robert, 1927-2008, former owner.
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Title
Autograph letters signed from Jennie L. Davis, Albany, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1866.
Description
2 items.
Associated name
Davis, Jennie L., active 1866, sender.
Winter, William, 1836-1917, addressee.
Young, Robert, 1927-2008, former owner.
Scope and content
Two fan letters referring to poems of George Arnold. In (1), Davis signs herself "Mary Ellis." Addressed from 63 Grand Street. In (2) she signs herself "Jennie L. Davis" and explains, "in my first communication I substituted the name of a friend for my own." Addressed from 47 Grand Street, Albany.
Provenance
Formerly part of Folger MS 1161.
In
Robert Young collection relating to William Winter
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Letters (correspondence)
Place of creation/publication
United States -- New York (State) -- Albany.

Call number
Y.c.6808 (1-2)
Folger accession
MS Add 1161

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