Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910. ALS, [1871] July 2 to Jim Gillis, Elmira, N.Y. - View Resource

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Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910. ALS, [1871] July 2 to Jim Gillis, Elmira, N.Y.

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ALS, [1871] July 2 to Jim Gillis, Elmira, N.Y.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38741788

Abstract

Gillis was with Clemens when he first heard the Jumping Frog story. Twain's references to Dick refers to Gillis's partner & cabinmate, Jacob Richard Stoker, who Twain wrote about in "Roughing It" as Dick Baker, and also wrote of in several short stories.

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3 p., 12.9 x 20.2 cm.

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406636

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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ALS, [1871] July 2 to Jim Gillis, Elmira, N.Y.

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