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22 Oct. 1841

Original paper slip text:22 Oct. 1841.

Medford,

Original paper slip text:Medford

Peter Chardon Brooks

Original paper slip text:Peter Chardon Brooks

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Abigail Brown Brooks Adams

Original paper slip text:to ABA

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2 p.
  • Archival Note: The "little Jim Crow boy" referred to is
    Arthur Adams

    Original paper slip text:Arthur Adams

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    , son of CFA and ABA born 23 July 1841. For the story of how Henry Adams suggested that his new brother be named "Jim Crow," see LCA to JQA, 26 July 1841 (
    310694

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    ). Entered by ER 11/30/2015

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Adams Papers microfilm: reel 519
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