Francis Wilson letters[manuscript], 1897, 1929.

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Francis Wilson letters[manuscript], 1897, 1929.

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In a letter, 1897 November 27, Wilson writes to William Carey mentioning "Hugh Wynne" by Silas Weir Mitchell, and his desire to confront Weir "with the damning evidence of his guilt" [for having sent him a copy?]. In a letter, 1929 March 9, Wilson thanks "Mr. Ward" for his kind words about his biography of John Wilkes Booth, mentions the death of William Henry Crane and the grief of Mrs. Crane, and arranges for Ward to be a guest of The Players.

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Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935

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