Letter and clipping pertaining to Jefferson's watch [manuscript], 1937, 1939.

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Letter and clipping pertaining to Jefferson's watch [manuscript], 1937, 1939.

The collection contains a clipping from the Washington times, 1937 October 27: " 'I work for Uncle Sam,' Civil Service Aide Owns Jefferson's Watch." With the clipping is a "return to sender" letter, 1939 March 2, from John Cook Wyllie to "Mr. Enslaw" of Staunton, Va., attempting to return the clipping.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7936345

University of Virginia. Library

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Wyllie, John Cook, 1908-1968

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Description of this Albemarle Co. lawyer. From the description of Biographical sketch of George Carr [manuscript] / drafted by J.C.W. for his grandson Mr. Charles Carr, 1967. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647936052 Wyllie was Director of Libraries, University of Virginia, and Book Review Editor of The Richmond News Leader. From the description of Letters : concerning his book reviews in The Richmond news leader, 1952-1963. (University of Virginia)...

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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