ALS, 1900 April 17 : London, to Canon Wilberforce.

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ALS, 1900 April 17 : London, to Canon Wilberforce.

Written on mourning stationery, Clemens here writes about Joan of Arc -- and a discussion of how a lecture might be given. "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" had been published in 1896. To Clemens she is a "perplexing and fascinating mystery ..."

3 plus p. ; 15.5 x 9.5 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6947866

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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