[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879]

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Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing an "April Fool" Emma played on John, mutual acquaintances, and the death of Mr. Adams.

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[6] p. ; 36 x 12 cm., folded to 18 x 12 cm.

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Brewer, John C. April 23, 1879.

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Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

The Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer consists of 39 letters revealing the courtship of Emma Davis and John C. Brewer between 1876 and 1879. John C. Brewer was living in Rockwall County and Emma Davis was in Hopkins County at the time. The collection includes transcriptions of each letter.

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Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing an "April Fool" Emma played on John, mutual acquaintances, and the death of Mr. Adams.

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[6] p. ; 36 x 12 cm., folded to 18 x 12 cm.

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  • April 23, 1879

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Brewer, John C. [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879], letter, April 23, 1879; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth128732/: accessed June 8, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer.

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