Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter signed to Edgar A. Poe, 23 April 1836

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Title:
Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter signed to Edgar A. Poe, 23 April 1836
Description:
Thanks Poe for his letter of the 12th, sent with the January number of the Southern Literary Messenger. Protests against Poe's charge that she imitates Mrs. Hemans.
Author:
Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard), 1791-1865
Addressee:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Date:
April 23, 1836
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 15, Ms. Gris. 952 (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
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444w521
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. 952
Barcode:
39999085429155