Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891 to Dr. Davenport

GLC05508.030.01

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GLC#
GLC05508.030.01-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
November 30, 1878
Author/Creator
Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891
Title
to Dr. Davenport
Place Written
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Pagination
2 p. ; Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 11.2 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
The Gilded Age

A short, odd, breezy letter, Barnum promises a humorous lecture, possibly to a religious group. He also remarks on the virtues of being "practically useful to our fellow man," indicating that he would trade some of his faith for a stack of good works. Barnum continues, remarking that he cares less what men believe in just so long as they love God and man. A photograph of Barnum is included (GLC05508.030.02).

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