# Mr. Francis W. Olmsted — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> Mr. Francis W. Olmsted in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Olmsted

**First appearance:** 0018-xvi-at-home

## Who they are

A friend or associate of Barnum.

## In the story

### [At the Foot of the Ladder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/vii-at-the-foot-of-the-ladder)

The retired merchant who owns the Museum building; Barnum negotiates with him for the purchase of the collection.

### [XIV: In England Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xiv-in-england-again)

Leases the Museum building to Barnum; renews the lease for five more years.

### [XVI: At Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xvi-at-home)

Deceased proprietor of the Museum building; his death prompts Barnum to seek a new lease.

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