Item 102: Autograph from P[hineas]. T[aylor]. Barnum, 1864 March 22
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 102
Dates
- Created: 1864 March 22
Creator
- Barnum, Phineas Taylor, 1810-1891 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Autograph
Condition Note:
Excellent.
Measurements:
4 9/16 in. x 1 5/16 in.
Description:
Autograph from Phineas Taylor Barnum. Barnum was born in Connecticut in 1810. He was an American businessman, showman, and politician, best known for founding Barnum and Bailey Circuses. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut.
Location:
New York
Transcription:
New York March 22/64
Truly yours
P. T. Barnum
Creator
- Barnum, Phineas Taylor, 1810-1891 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu