Letter from O. Henry to "Jeems"

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Letter, manuscript, “Dear Jeems,” dated Thursday, 1907, New York, from O. Henry. Letter is facetious in spelling and content.

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2 p. ; 33 cm.

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Henry, O., 1862-1910 1907.

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Letter, manuscript, “Dear Jeems,” dated Thursday, 1907, New York, from O. Henry. Letter is facetious in spelling and content.

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2 p. ; 33 cm.

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O. Henry Project

Written under the pseudonym O. Henry, the stories of William Sydney Porter are available as they first appeared in the popular magazines of the day.

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  • 1907

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Jan. 8, 2011, 2:31 p.m.

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  • July 22, 2020, 6:46 p.m.

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Henry, O., 1862-1910. Letter from O. Henry to "Jeems", letter, 1907; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth139280/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

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