Letter: To P. Kennelly from P.T. Barnum, December 24, 1875
P. T. Barnum (created by)
December 24 1875 (Date manufactured/created)
Paper Documentary Artifact
9 in H
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5.312 in W
Letter to P. Kennelly from P.T. Barnum on stationary from the office of mayor of Bridgeport, December 24, 1875. This was written during Barnum's time in office as mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
P.T. Barnum wrote a large number of letters in his time, and as a public figure, recieved many in return. These manuscripts offer insight into his personal life via correspondence with friends and family, his business interests including the American Museum and the circus, and his personality. The various correspondents demonstrate how vast his social circle was, and the space he occupied as a public figure during his own lifetime.
P.T. Barnum wrote a large number of letters in his time, and as a public figure, recieved many in return. These manuscripts offer insight into his personal life via correspondence with friends and family, his business interests including the American Museum and the circus, and his personality. The various correspondents demonstrate how vast his social circle was, and the space he occupied as a public figure during his own lifetime.
BF 1990.008.001