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Famous Fists and Skepticism on Handwriting
Special Correspondence surveys samples of writing from notable figures to expose character-reading fakery. The essay recalls letters by Gen. Lewis Cass and Washington Irving, praises neat scripts, and laments the vanity of great men while hinting at broader debates over reputation and memory. The piece also notes Blaine autograph claims and a defense of the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Versos
N. C
Rondent
Sentnel
Napoleon
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Washington Irving
Geoffrey Crayon
Commonwealth of New York
Cass
Payson
Irving’s
Erying
Ryard
Shielker
America
Scotland
P'S. Ney
France
Marshal Ney
Neyfi Headley
Rufus Choate
Thrace
Auasasrine Co
IBL
Curacu
Grand Rapids
Mich
Zubam