Letters, 1865, New York, to George William Childs.

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Letters, 1865, New York, to George William Childs.

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[1] 1865, May 31 [2 l.].--Will consider writing for the Home Weekly if she can extricate herself from other obligations. Wishes more information about topics covered, contributors, and form of contributions in the Home Weekly. [2] 1865, November 20 [2 p.].--Wishes to know size of Home Weekly's columns, for one and two column cuts, and date by which Childs needs her article and illustrations. Assures him she will keep expenses down, but asks if he wishes fine work in spite of higher cost. She is receiving her publications.

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Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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