James Fenimore Cooper: A Letter Explaining Why He Petitioned to Have His Name Changed.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05258.02 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Newspaper Date: October 1890 Pagination: 1 clipping in 2 pieces ; 21 x 5.5 cm. Order a Copy
Newspaper article that details a letter written by Cooper that was found in which Cooper petitions to add Fenimore to his name. Prints Cooper's letter in full. Date added in pencil at a later time.
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