Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
A reprint of the Sun’s editorial from 1897 in response to a letter from an 8-year-old reader, Virginia O’Hanlon.

We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:
Dear Editor—
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