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College of William and Mary

John Sergeant Wise Papers

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Collection of 15 letters addressed to John S. Wise, in New York, City, New York. Most are written from the American lawyer and author, Robert Green Ingersoll. Other letters are from other notable actors, authors, and playwrights such as James Morrison Steele MacKay, Albert Marsham Palmer, and John Martin Tracy. Most letters are more personal in nature and detail regrets for not attending functions or for not writing sooner. Some request advice regarding ideas, lay out plans for travel, and send regards to Wise's other family members. Though formal in presentation, the letters offer a personal glimpse into the social life of this lawyer, author, and politician. Included with this collection are two letters addressed to Hugh W. Wise, John Wise's son, from Thomas Nelson Page. and one letter to Henry Alexander Wise, John Wise's father, from William Swan Plumer.

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John Sergeant Wise Papers 0.15 Linear Feet

McGuigan, Jr., John and Mary K.

Collection of 15 letters addressed to John S. Wise, in New York, City, New York. Most are written from the American lawyer and author, Robert Green Ingersoll. Other letters are from other notable actors, authors, and playwrights such as James Morrison Steele MacKay, Albert Marsham Palmer, and John Martin Tracy. Most letters are more personal in nature and detail regrets for not attending functions or for not writing sooner. Some request advice regarding ideas, lay out plans for travel, and send regards to Wise's other family members. Though formal in presentation, the letters offer a personal glimpse into the social life of this lawyer, author, and politician. Included with this collection are two letters addressed to Hugh W. Wise, John Wise's son, from Thomas Nelson Page. and one letter to Henry Alexander Wise, John Wise's father, from William Swan Plumer.

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