ALS ("S.L. Clemens") 1887 December 2 : Hartford [CT] / to Mrs. Mary Halleck Foote.

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ALS ("S.L. Clemens") 1887 December 2 : Hartford [CT] / to Mrs. Mary Halleck Foote.

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Clemens pens with characteristic humor and wit to Mary Foote, a popular author and illustrator: "Well, people & things do swap places in most unexpected ways in this world ... all you need is ignorance & confidence ; then success is sure ..."

3 p., light soiling, small tear at head of first page (not affecting text), small marginal splits at horizontal folds ; 21.9 x 13.0 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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