To Karl Gerhardt
25–27 February 1881 • Hartford, Conn.
(MS facsimile, inscription in Marshall 1878: collection of Joseph T. Silva, UCCL 11534)
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The undersigned bought this book under the impression that it was a humorous work—& “got left.” He asks Mr. Karl Gerhardt to take it off his hands; & feels that he can recommend it as a mighty stupefying creation.
S. L. Clemens
Feb 1881.
Source text(s):MS facsimile, inscription in Marshall 1878, collection of Joseph T. Silva.
Previous publication:
American Art Association catalog, 13 and 14 February 1924, lot 214; MicroPUL, reel 2.
Provenance:
The MS was offered for sale in 1924 from the collection of William F. Gable. In 1996 it was owned by Joseph T. Silva, who provided a photocopy to CU-MARK.
