Item 15: Note from George Peabody to unknown, 1864 February 18
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 15
Dates
- Created: 1864 February 18
Creator
- Peabody, George, 1795-1869 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Autograph
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
3 ¾ in. x 3 ⅝ in.
Description:
Letter about George Peabody’s birthday. Peabody was born in Massachusetts in 1795 and was considered the father of modern philanthropy. He was actually awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Transcription:
This day completes my 69th birth day and as enter a year that of “these score years and ten.” Feby. 18th. 1864
George Peabody
of London
Creator
- Peabody, George, 1795-1869 (Person)
Repository Details
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu