Joel Benton, Poughkeepsie, NY., autograph letter signed to W. M. Griswold, 18 January 1897

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Title:
Joel Benton, Poughkeepsie, NY., autograph letter signed to W. M. Griswold, 18 January 1897
Description:
Would like to see an article and letter by W[arfield] C[reath] Richardson on the Poe-Chivers controversy. Inquires about the identity of "Fiat Justitia" [a pseudonym of Thomas Holley Chivers]. Desires personal data on Chivers.
Author:
Benton, Joel, 1832-1911
Addressee:
Griswold, W. M. (William Maccrillis), 1853-1899
Date:
January 18, 1897
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 1, Ms. Gris. 50 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Rufus W. Griswold Papers, 1834-1857
Subjects:
American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors and publishers
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Chivers, T. H. (Thomas Holley), 1809-1858
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h443g068
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
This collection was donated to the Boston Public Library by Mrs. Rufus Griswold in 1900.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 50
Barcode:
39999085429015