Letters received, 1893-1902.

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Letters received, 1893-1902.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12929528

A group of letters from Francis Hopkinson Smith, Edward Everett Hale, Jacob Riis and Sarasvati Ramabai reveal Mrs. Burditt's interests in philanthropy and travel. Includes a postcard from Thomas Wentworth Higginson addressed to Miss Coes at Radcliffe.

6 letters, in folder.

Boston Athenaeum

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SNAC Resource ID: 6818806

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