Autograph letter signed with initials : Austin, Texas, to "Dear Dave" [David Harrell], 1885 Apr. 28.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Austin, Texas, to "Dear Dave" [David Harrell], 1885 Apr. 28.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270618696

Giving him a humorous and anecdotal account of happenings and personalities in Austin, including a Colorado River flood, a minstrel show and instructions how to perform the "boss trick."

1 item (8 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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