Letter from Mary Surratt?
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09-14-2012, 04:26 PM
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Letter from Mary Surratt?
Found this in Tarbell's papers. It was actually sent to Reis Library where Tarbell's papers were stored (and I imagine they forwarded it to her). Does anyone know anything about the letters mentioned? While my knowledge of Mary Surratt is limited, I've never heard about any letter she wrote the day of her execution.
Also, the "ask no friends" notation in the bottom left corner is not in Tarbell's handwriting, which by this time was really bad, so I'm assuming she declined to get involved with it, but told a stenographer or secretary. It seems that something existed, as the person making the offer was indeed a dealer. Of course, she doesn't tell how she "authenticated" it, and even though I found advertisements by her in various magazines, I cannot say whether she was legitimate or trying to pull one over on someone. Tarbell received a lot of letters from dealers and others trying to get her to buy collectibles, which she rarely did. Any information would be appreciated. Best Rob Abraham Lincoln is the only man, dead or alive, with whom I could have spent five years without one hour of boredom. --Ida M. Tarbell
I want the respect of intelligent men, but I will choose for myself the intelligent. --Carl Sandburg
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Letter from Mary Surratt? - Rob Wick - 09-14-2012 04:26 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Dave Taylor - 09-14-2012, 05:14 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - L Verge - 09-14-2012, 05:57 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Rob Wick - 09-14-2012, 06:01 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - L Verge - 09-14-2012, 06:25 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - J. Beckert - 09-15-2012, 11:27 AM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Houmes - 09-15-2012, 01:21 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Rob Wick - 09-15-2012, 01:36 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - L Verge - 09-15-2012, 04:34 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Christine - 09-23-2012, 10:43 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Laurie Verge - 09-24-2012, 11:03 AM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Rob Wick - 09-24-2012, 11:08 AM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Laurie Verge - 09-24-2012, 02:47 PM
RE: Letter from Mary Surratt? - Rob Wick - 09-24-2012, 04:15 PM
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