Edgar Wilson Nye["Bill Nye"] to James Newton Matthews, 1887

Extent:
2 p.
Scope and content:

[Relates how James Whitcomb Riley"secured the Metropolitan Pelt at the Author's Reading"; says Riley was not given a chance but was very convincing in introducing his own style of humor; states that the audience, press, as well as the critics were enthusiastic.]

Access and use

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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
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University of Virginia
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