Papers of Josh Billings [manuscript], 1867-1876.

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Papers of Josh Billings [manuscript], 1867-1876.

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The collection includes eight letters from Billings discussing his philosophy of life; bookings on the lecture circuit, particularly for his lecture "Milk"; a trip to St. Augustine, Fla., including a visit to the Castillo de San Marcos; Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax; and his move to New York to write for the New York Weekly. The collection also contains a photograph of Billings by Gurney; an etching of Billings by Henry Bryan Hall, based on a photo by Sarony; a signed quotation; and a signed card advertising his lectures.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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