Letter from Harry Wright to Sam Jackson, 1871 January 09

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Letter from Harry Wright to Sam Jackson

Date1871 January 09

DescriptionA two page, handwritten letter dated January 09, 1871 from Harry Wright to Sam Jackson regarding Jackson's contract. Wright discusses his move to Boston, as well as that all players should report to Boston during the first week of March. Wright adds that he will send a few lines for Jackson to sign as a temporary contract until Jackson arrives in Boston. The letter is written on Gibson House letterhead.

Object numberB-1952-0157-02

Addressee Jackson, Sam, 1849-1930

Correspondent Wright, Harry, 1835-1895

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 044 Correspondence collection

Dimensions5 x 8 in.

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