Leslie, Frank, 1821-1880 to John Cripps
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.45 Author/Creator: Leslie, Frank, 1821-1880 Place Written: Havana, Cuba Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 4 to 11 June 1868 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope ; 25.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Duplicate letter, not in Leslie's hand. Discusses the news companies in New York City in reply to Cripps' inquiry about the franchising of news publications. Leslie explains how the publisher and news company chain of command works. Sends Cripps a copy of his and the American News Co.'s news circulars (not included). Signed "Frank Leslie per J.S. Thrasher." Written on Oficinas de las Publicaciones de Frank Leslie letterhead, advertising his publication, Ilustracion. Company envelope is postmarked 29 June, Habana, and includes two ten-cent stamps reading "Ultramar" and depicting a crowned woman.
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