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Manuscripts
Handwritten English translation by British explorer and writer Sir Richard F. Burton of the Portuguese narrative poem "The Uruguay," a historical romance of South America by the Brazilian poet Jose Basilio da Gama (first published in 1769). Leaves 1-79 contain text of work followed by draft of title page, biographical sketch, and notes (leaves 80-98). The preface is signed with Burton's pseudonym, "Frank Baker."
mssHM 27954
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Handwritten draft (autograph manuscript signed), in pencil, of the novelette "Yo Espero," with two title pages. Includes annotations in an unknown hand. Versos blank. Signed "Caroline Duer" under printed poem on the first title page.
mssHM 34551
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Handwritten draft, in pencil, of the novel "The Cambric Mask," with title page, dedication and table of contents (autograph manuscript signed). Includes corrections in the author's hand. Versos blank.
mssHM 34543
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Handwritten draft, in pencil, of the novel "Lorraine!" with title page, dedication, acknowledgement, and incomplete table of contents (autograph manuscript signed). Includes corrections in the author's hand. Versos blank.
mssHM 34544
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Handwritten draft, in pencil, of the novel published as "Ashes of Empire" with acknowledgement, dedication, and table of contents (autograph manuscript signed). Includes corrections in the author's hand and annotations in an unknown hand. Versos blank.
mssHM 34545
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Manuscript draft of Roosevelt's article with autograph edits, signed by Roosevelt with "Sagamore Hill, June 1889" added. Item has been bound in leather and includes a handwritten title page. Published in Century Magazine, June 1, 1891.
mssHM 6013