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Source: Collection of Robert Daley ([C4])

Cue: "I shall certainly"

Source format: "MS"

Letter type: "[standard letter]"

Notes:

Last modified:

Revision History: Paradise, Kate

Published on MTPO: 2025

Print Publication:

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To Rebecca Pavey Boas
9 January 1885 • St. Louis, Mo. (MS: Daley, UCCL 03108)
Jan. 9.∕85
My Dear Bcecky—

I shall cerltainly not fail to come if I get the time, but the chances are many against me, for I am not often able to do as I would, but as I must. Still, I shall hope. I was very glad indeed to hear from you.

Sincerely your old friend
S. L. Clemens
Textual Commentary
Source text(s):

MS, collection of Robert Daley.

Previous Publication:

MicroPUL, reel 2.

Provenance:

This letter was offered for sale by Heritage Book Shop, Inc. in 1994. Its current location is unknown.

More information on provenance may be found in Description of Provenanceclick to open link.

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