Thomas Holley Chivers manuscript and typed copy of letter to Dodge's Literary Museum, 19 August 1854

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Title:
Thomas Holley Chivers manuscript and typed copy of letter to Dodge's Literary Museum, 19 August 1854
Description:
Refutes a letter by Mrs. Jane E[rmina] Locke in the Waverley Magazine which defended Poe against the charge of plagiarizing from Chivers, on the ground of her "personal acquaintance."
Author:
Chivers, T. H. (Thomas Holley), 1809-1858
Date:
August 19, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 3, Ms. Gris. 180 (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
Locke, Jane E. (Jane Ermina), 1805-1859
Extent:
1 item
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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. 180
Barcode:
39999085429031