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Booth, William B., 1829-1912 [The object of my life is...]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.046.02 Author/Creator: Booth, William B., 1829-1912 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph note signed Date: 12 September 1907 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14.1 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Booth sends a sentiment that states that the object of his life his to do the most for the Lord. This item appears to be a page from an autograph book. Note the quotations on the verso by Adelina Patti Ledstow (1907) and Luisa Tetrazzini (1909/09/25).

Booth, William B., 1829-1912

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