Commonplace book : San Francisco, Ca., ca. 1887-1900.

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Commonplace book : San Francisco, Ca., ca. 1887-1900.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122647743

Mostly prose ("Extracts from Helen Wilman's Lessons," e.g. "Faith," "There is no evil," "Understanding," etc.). Two poems by William Wetmore Story: "Cleopatra" and "Marcus Antonius." Also a few birthday poems.

1 v. (58 leaves)

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6803563

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