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Terminology Used to Describe Documents |
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While you browse our website and print catalogs, it is important to understand the terminology used to describe historic documents. • Autograph letter signed: The text as well as the signature is in the handwriting of its signer. • Letter signed or Document signed: A text penned by a person (usually a secretary) other than the signer. • Manuscript: Written by hand, but not by its signer. The text of an autograph manuscript signed is in the hand of its .signer. • Broadside: A single page printed document intended for public use to spread news and information. These were not.expected to last. Note: Each document starts with our brief catalog description. Most items have more a detailed description, including full transcripts which you can access by clicking on the document title or item number.
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