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September 13, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother asking why she fears art will detain him in Europe a year longer

early 20th century | ink on paper

Envelope containing several copies of the caption for Leigh's painting "Buffalo Drive"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

An essay regarding Americans their lingo and difference from others

1929 | ink on paper

Booklet authored by Yale students satirizing Shakespeare's authenticity

early 20th century | ink on paper

Note Leigh sent out correcting a caption for a painting of "The Rescue"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Of the pictures you left me to look at"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Blue Pants"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Draft of "The Club-Foot Mind"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Carl Akeley"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Essay on the Occident and Orient

November 15, 1886 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother describing good progress in painting class and attending a concert by Sarasate

early 20th century | ink on paper

"America, the hour is here" by Edith Terry

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Sink Hole, second part"

1936 | ink on paper

Excerpts from Reader's Digest

early 20th century | ink on paper

Caption for Leigh's painting "Waterpockets"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"These charming white shirts"

1949 | ink on paper

"The Painted Desert" with note 'This is the only correct version'

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Two Acorns"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"The Visitor"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Essay against religion