» Mann (Joseph) letters, 1877-1894 (bulk 1877)

Collection consists of sixteen letters and two poems, all handwritten originals. Majority (fourteen) are love letters (April-Dec. 1877) from Joseph Mann to Amelia (Milia) Robinson, written during their courtship. Mann did not write in English, so a friend wrote the letters for him. Topics include Mann’s sentimental anticipation of their nuptials and his love for Robinson.