James, Frank (1844-1915) to Anna Ralston James
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01648 Author/Creator: James, Frank (1844-1915) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 August 1882 Pagination: 4 p. : 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
In pencil, writes to wife regarding how much he misses her and their son, Robie. He speaks of a letter from Liv and says "we are all bound to have an opinion on every subject and let Liv have hers, and you, our friend, and myself will have ours." With an added note, "This day is one ever to be remembered by [sic] 4 months ago to day Jesse was foully murdered." Signs the letter as Ben.
Alexander Franklin "Frank" James, an American outlaw and older brother to Jesse James.
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