Phillis Wheatley

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Booklet containing a biography of Phillis Wheatley and reprinted correspondence between her and George Washington, including a poem she sent him, "His Excellency General Washington." Cover features a halftone print portrait of Wheatley in the style of the portrait attributed to Scipio Moorhead, where she is in profile facing proper left. Her right hand is raised to her face in thought. Booklet is published by the Waycross, Georgia branch of the Phillis Wheatley Club. First page lists officers of the club: Mrs. Anna Sirmons, President; Mrs. Henrhetta Tarver; Vice-President; Mrs. Beatrice Brock, Secretary; and Mrs. Evelena MCoy, Treasurer. Above the officer list is, stamped in blue ink, [Waycross, Ga]. On cover, at top right in pencil is [Oct. 1930]. Booklet is in good condition with a single staple on the spine. The paper is slightly yellowed overall, and there is a vertical crease along the right edge.

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