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Preferred Citation:

Charles O.P. Clark Letter,Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, William and Mary.

Content Description

Four page letter by O. P. Clark, addressed to his sister from Paris, France. Clark describes getting to know the history and people of Paris, his awe in being at the center of where the Revolution began, and his impressions of the statues and art work. He also mentions seeing men with pieces of red ribbon in their button hole, signifying their membership in "Legion of Honor."

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Légion d'honneur (France)
• Paris (France) -- Description and travel