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Molly Elliot Seawell Quotation and Letter, 1896 December 2, 1899 January 16

 Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents A two page letter and quotation card, written and signed by Molly Elliot Seawell. Transcriptions were provided by the dealer.Content warnings for derogatory language directed towards people of African descent, and cultural appropriation. The quotation card reads "Molly Elliot Seawell, Washington D.C., December 2nd 1896. The laughing philosopher had attained the goal of all wisdom, while the weeping philosopher stood whimpering at the starting post." The...
Dates: 1896 December 2; 1899 January 16