Henry W. Fischer letters to S. S. McClure [manuscript], 1892.

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Henry W. Fischer letters to S. S. McClure [manuscript], 1892.

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Letter #1: 1892 Feb 2. Refers to enclosed article, "The 150 Semi Sovereigns of Germany," and mentions other subjects which might be appropriate for future articles. Offers to act as foreign correspondent as he had done in the past for London periodicals with his "Berlin Letter." On the second page of this letter, Ward H. Lamon writes to Friend McClure a brief letter of recommendation for Mr. Fischer. Letter #2: 1892 Feb 19. Fischer inquires about "The 150 Semi Sovereigns of Germany" and mentions the newly enclosed article about a dinner at the Royal Castle in Berlin. Requests copies of printed articles. Letter #3: 1892 June 3. Fischer mentions his tour of the major cities of Germany and that he is ready to resume his duties as correspondent. Again, he requests copies of the printed articles and payment.

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McClure, S. S. (Samuel Sidney), 1857-1949

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Journalist, writer of books for boys. From the description of S.S. McClure check to James Barnes, 1898 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 53795304 American publisher. From the description of Letter to Edward Sylvester Ellis, 1892 October 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51846140 ...

Lamon, Ward Hill, 1828-1893

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Ward Hill Lamon, a close friend and a biographer of Abraham Lincoln. A native of Virginia, he moved to Illinois in 1847. He became Lincoln's law partner, and in the 1850's worked for his political career. In 1861, Lamon accompanied Lincoln to Washington. In the same year he was appointed Marshal of the District of Columbia. After Lincoln's assassination, Lamon practiced law in a partnership with Jeremiah S. Black. Black's son, Chauncey F. Black ghostwrote Lamon's Life of Abraham Lincoln (1872). ...

Fischer, Henry W. (Henry William), 1856-1932

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b. Neuss, Rhenish, Prussia. Famed for Fischer's Foreign Letters, Inc., exchange editor for New York American. From the description of Henry W. Fischer letters to S. S. McClure [manuscript], 1892. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 244830529 ...