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Source: New York Public Library, Albert A. and Henry W. Berg Collection, New York ([NN-BGC])

Cue: "The dainty marvel"

Source format: "MS"

Letter type: "[standard letter]"

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Revision History: Larson, Brian

Published on MTPO: 2023

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To Jenny Sharples
1 May 1883 • Hartford, Conn. (MS: NN-BGC, UCCL 02570)
Hartford May 1, 1883.
Dear Miss Sharples—

The dainty marvel wrought by your exquisite needle has come safely to hand, & you may be sure I shall always keep it & most hightly prize it. I shall not degrade this handkerchief to common uses; I shall take it out only on occasions that be worthy of it; it shall be kept sacred to tears of sorrow shed for lost friends, & tears of joy shed for the destruction of enemies. And for one other occasion—to wave you a welcome when you come to America!

Sincerely Yours
S. L. Clemens

Miss Jenny Sharples.

Miss Jenny Sharples, | Moorfield | Sharples | Nr. Bolton | Lancashire | England. return address: return to s. l. clemens, hartford, conn., if not delivered within 10 days. postmarked: hartford conn. may 1 83 6 pm and: bolton d my 14 83

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MS, NN-BGC.

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