Letter, 1875 February 9, Bridgeport, Conn., to George Emerson.

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Letter, 1875 February 9, Bridgeport, Conn., to George Emerson.

Withdraws article in deference to Emerson's greater age and experience; includes a letter from P.T. Barnum to Mrs. Bateman dated February 22, 1876 asking her to extend a favor to George Emerson.

2 items : ill. ; 21 x 12 cm. or smaller.

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Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

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Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1871–2017) with James Anthony Bailey. He was also an author, publisher and philanthropist. Barnum became a small-business owner in his early twenties and founded a weekly newspaper before moving to New York City in 1834. He embarked on an entertainment career, first with a variety troupe called "Barnum's Grand Scientific and Musical The...

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