Richard Watson Gilder , Four Brooks Farm , Lee, Massachusetts , to Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Extent:
4 p.
Scope and content:

[Looks forward to the Aldrich family's visit to Four Brooks Farm; gives directions to farm and description of it; says they will discuss proper attire for Aldrich to appear in at Harvardand Yale[to receive honorary degrees ?] there and then; tells him that Professor Wein's tailor is the one to engage; speaks at length about the academic gowns for both occasions.]

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
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Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
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