Typescript copy of letter from The Lay Preacher [William Vincent Byars], St. Louis, to L.S. Bartlett, Esq., 818-820 Washington Ave., in reply to Bartlett’s letter, with an explanation of his views; “My own theory is that God does not make mistakes but that nature is an infinite series of decreasing imperfections . . .”, 1902 Nov 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes correspondence of William V. Byars with numerous individuals including newspaper men, politicians, and literary figures. Principal correspondents include Arthur Brisbane, William Marion Reedy, and Byars’ father, James Byars. The collection also contains poems and other writings of William V. Byars.
Dates
- 1902 Nov 20
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Byars, William Vincent, 1857-1938 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Byars, James (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Brisbane, Arthur, 1864-1936 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Reedy, William Marion, 1862-1920 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository