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Letters between B.F. Tracy and Joseph Medill, 1898-01

 Item — Box: 1A, Folder: 1.9

Scope and Contents

  • Lettter from B.F. Tracy to Joseph Medill (New York, 1897-01-06 [i.e., 1898-01-06]. "I want permission from you to tell the story which you told me about the preparation of Lincoln's New York speech [at the Cooper Union]."
  • Letter from Joseph Medill (letterhead: Chicago Tribune, editorial rooms) to B.F. Tracy, 1898-01-18. Medill relates the anecdote in full. The story concerns changes to the speech suggested by Medill and Charles H. Ray, which Lincoln subsequently ignored. 2 copies

    • Dates

    • 1898-01

    Creator

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    Extent

    From the Collection: 17 Boxes

    Language of Materials

    From the Collection: English

    Physical Storage Information

    Library Details

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