Letter from Frances Willard to the editor of The Youth's Companion, December 10, 1894

During her lifetime Willard was a well-known author, lecturer, and social activist. This typed, signed note from Frances Willard served as a cover letter for an article that she submitted to The Youth’s Companion magazine for publication. It is difficult to tell whether Willard’s opening remarks are genuine or sarcastic: “Dear Sir: I wonder if you would like a little account of Lady Henry’s dog and my cat? They are both remarkable ‘after their kind.’”

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Letter from Frances Willard to the editor of The Youth's Companion, December 10, 1894