[Letter from Horatio Alger to his friend Edward Bigelow. Letter from Edward to Alger and Letter from Edward to his "dear Sister."].

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[Letter from Horatio Alger to his friend Edward Bigelow. Letter from Edward to Alger and Letter from Edward to his "dear Sister."].

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Letter from Alger begins with a doggerel poem, discusses his job at the Daily Advertiser and the story he had just sold to the True flag called "Robert Lawson." He signs himself "Affectionately, Horatio, Alias Carl Cantab." Letter from Edward to Alger discusses his studies, his hopes that Alger will be able to visit him on vacation next term and his trip to Boston. He signs himself "your Affectionate friend Edward." In Edward's letter to his sister he discusses his studies, pieces he has submitted to the "Waverley," and letters he has received from Alger. He quotes from one of the poems Alger has sent to him in his letters and signs himself "your Brother Edward."

10 p. ; 20-25 cm.

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Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899

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American author From the guide to the Horatio Alger letter, 1888, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) American clergyman and author. From the description of How Johnny bought a sewing machine : autograph manuscript signed, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270132586 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Elsie Leslie, 1890 Apr. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131643 From the descri...

Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916

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Edward Manning Bigelow served as Chief of the Dept. of Public Works from 1888 to 1895, during which time he conceived and carried out plans for two city parks, Highland and Schenley. From the description of Edward Manning Bigelow papers 1888-1898. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 39392563 ...