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Alexander B. Meek letter, 1859 June 10

 File — Box: WSC001, Folder: W0129.09

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a letter from Alexander B. Meek to Miss Addie A. Harris in June 1859. Miss Harris had written Meek requesting an autographed piece of silk for a quilt she was making. Meek not only sent her the autograph, he sent a beautiful four-line poem to add to his inscription on the quilt.

Dates

  • Creation: 1859 June 10

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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