[Autograph letter signed] 1843 December 24, to Anna C. Burwell, Buffalo, N.Y.

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[Autograph letter signed] 1843 December 24, to Anna C. Burwell, Buffalo, N.Y.

Santa Claus writes to a six-year old girl: "To night is Christmas eve, so I have all the little children in the world to visit -- I give the best things to the best children. You have been very good to take medicine & have the leeches on. I hope you will be better soon."

1 sheet ; 26 x 20 cm fold. to 13 x 9 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8075191

University of California, Los Angeles

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Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa (Santy in Hiberno-English), is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved ("good" or "nice") children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December)....

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Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa (Santy in Hiberno-English), is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved ("good" or "nice") children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December)....