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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05508.030.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of documents relating to religion and spirituality 1861-1944 |
| Title | Letter from P. T. Barnum to Dr. Davenport |
| Date | 30 November 1878 |
| Author | Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor) (1810-1891) |
| Recipient | Davenport, Dr. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | A short, odd, breezy letter, Barnum promises a humorous lecture, possibly to a religious group. He also remarks on the virtues of being "practically useful to our fellow man," indicating that he would trade some of his faith for a stack of good works. Barnum continues, remarking that he cares less what men believe in just so long as they love God and man. A photograph of Barnum is included (GLC05508.030.02). |
| Subjects | Religion Circus Philosophy |
| People | Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor) (1810-1891) |
| Place written | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Theme | Religion; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Related documents | [Photograph of P.T. Barnum] |