Barnum, Phineas Taylor., 05/17/1864-05/17/1864

File — Box: 1, Folder: 32

Identifier: 79366

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Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

Creation: 05/17/1864-05/17/1864

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 5/17/1864 from Phineas Taylor Barnum to Frank Leslie, asking Leslie to send his artist to sketch Barnum in his office. Written on Barnum's American Museum letterhead, which includes a lengthy advertisement for the museum on the left-hand side of the page.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LESLIE, FRANK - CORRESPONDENCE FROM BARNUM, PHINEAS TAYLOR (1864): Autographed Letter

BARNUM, PHINEAS TAYLOR - CORRESPONDENCE TO LESLIE, FRANK (1864): Autographed Letter

BARNUM'S AMERICAN MUSEUM - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter