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Wallace, Lew, 1827-1905. Papers of Lew Wallace, 1863-1902, bulk 1883-1899.

Title: Papers of Lew Wallace, 1863-1902, bulk 1883-1899.

Manuscripts include a section of "Ben Hur," a page of Wallace's autobiography, Act II of an untitled play for the Countess of Dufferin and Ava, poems and a quotation. Letters, written by Wallace and his wife Susan treat the Civil War, national affairs, politics, and travel. Most deal with Wallace's writings, royalties, and copyrights, and with translations and dramatic adaptations of "Ben Hur." Of interest are a letter to U.S. Grant asking him to comment on battle scenes in "The fair god," and an 1863 note to Edwin M. Stanton awaiting orders. A photograph of Wallace is included.

ArchivalResource: 39 items.

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Child, Francis James, 1825-1896,. Autograph letters signed from Francis James Child to various people [manuscript], 1865.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Francis James Child to various people [manuscript], 1865.

One letter undated. Correspondents: Mr. Denny and A.H. Dooley.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925. Letters from George Washington Cable [manuscript], 1883.

Title: Letters from George Washington Cable [manuscript], 1883.

Cable, Boston, November 22, 1883, writes to "Dear Sir," forwarding the programme of his projected Boston reading (not present) He sends a second letter on the same date to "Mr. Smith" expressing happiness with his success in Springfield. An unrelated envelope addressed to A.H. Dooley is present.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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