Papers of Theodore S. Fay [manuscript], 1842-1850.

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Papers of Theodore S. Fay [manuscript], 1842-1850.

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The collection contains a poem, dated February 22, 1847, entitled "Youth and age" (plus another page inscribed "to Emma" and signed "Lance"). There is also include letter of introduction, 1842 March 28, from Fay to Philip Hone, requested by the Princess of Prussia for two gentlemen; and a letter, 1850 July 28, from Fay to Mr. Ruggles, concerning Fay's application for a position as charge d'affaires and mentioning Robert C. Winthrop, Millard Fillmore, Daniel Webster, and Henry Farmer. An engraving of Fay by Capewell & Kimmel, signed Theo. S. Fay, is included.

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