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Miss C. H. Lipplncott. 
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SPNINGFIELg, 0- Oct. 24th, 1896. 
Dear Madam 
Interesting as the new woman is at all times, in thd 
Miss C.H.Lipplncott, 
Flower and Seed Women, 
Minneapolis, Minn. 
Dear Madam:- 
We believe that the good work you have accomplished 
in your chosen Held of effort, and the bearing your present 
endeavor has upjin the best interests of the race entitles you to 
a place in our forthcoming book "Women of America". 
For this reason we^.vrite asking that you please be kind 
enough to send »s your photograph, (cabinet size prefered), auto¬ 
graph signature, and data for biographical sketch €t yourself for 
use therein. 
We enclose prospectus. 
You mil please remember that there will not be any cost 
or charge of any kind connected with this matter as far os you are 
conoemed. 
"Women of America” will be a first-class volume in all 
Its cfetalls. It will contain the portralrs and biographies of 
several American women now deceased; but will be devoted more par¬ 
ticularly dauuied to living persons. It will contain the biograph¬ 
ies of women of recognized character)g|Bnd standing only. Samples 
of the high grade half-tone portraits Which Will be used exclusive¬ 
ly, are shown in the enclosed prospectus. It will be well worthy 
a place In any library. 
Asking you for an afflnroative response at your earliest 
convenence, and wlshlf g you many more years of an honorable and 
useful life, we beg 
Dictated to H.R.T. 
present day, there is no more interesting phaze to her character 
than wenshe assumes to compete in business with those of the opposite 
sex. It seem3 from recent reports we have Just received that you are 
one of the largest flower seed dealers, not only in Minnesota, but in 
the united States. We wish to make you the subject for a newspaper 
article, and would like further particulars as regards your life, how 
you came to take up your present business, in fact, anything that would, 
help us in getting up our article. We would very much like to have 
you send us a photograph of yourself, and any interesting photographs 
of your business, ad we will return them in good condition, in case 
you wish them back. 
The account will appear In the beat and leading papers of the 
country, and vre know you will be pleased with It. If you wish a copy 
upon publication let us know when sending particulars. 
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy,at) 
reply, we aro, Very truly yours. 
