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W. W. Brickell Letter, 1855 February 6

 File — Box: 4257.026, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

Letter from W. W. Brickell of Athens, Alabama, to his brother Robert in Huntsville, Alabama, discussing his failure to find work as a clerk. He ends the letter with a postscript asking Robert to "tell Dick I am running against him in the whisker line." While Dick has a goatee, Brickell has a moustache but thinks he can win the contest.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855 February 6

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.1724 W. W. Brickell Letter

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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