BIB_ID
231587
Accession number
MA 4998.1
Creator
Henry, O., 1862-1910.
Display Date
1885 May 10.
Description
1 item (15 p.), bound ; 28.4 cm
Notes
On engraved letterhead from "Office of J. Harrell, Jr., Successor to M. Brahl, Dealer in cigars, tobacco & smokers' articles, Old Clock Building."
Contains a copy of a photograph of O. Henry pasted onto a preliminary leaf facing the title page.
Contains a copy of a photograph of O. Henry pasted onto a preliminary leaf facing the title page.
Summary
Indicating he has heard of his plans to remain in Colorado and expressing his desire that he return to Austin; recounting the "frequent raids of the Servant Girl annihilators" that enliven the dull town, including an account of one particularly eventful night he describes as "one of the most recherche and per diem affairs ever known in the city"; providing an update about the store, where he indicates Dave is badly needed; sharing a lengthy parable that he asks for his help to complete.
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