William Gilmore Simms, Charleston, (SC), autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 15 July [1847?]

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Title:
William Gilmore Simms, Charleston, (SC), autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 15 July [1847?]
Description:
Describes the writer's studies on  the careers of Generals [Isaac] Huger, [Andrew] Pickens, and other Southern generals [for Washington and His Generals?]. States he has forwarded a biography of [General] Charles Lee to the publishers, and has sent Frederick Saunders the proofs of Bayard [The Life of Chevalier Bayard, 1847] with a dedication.
Author:
Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
[July 15, 1847?]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 15, Ms. Gris. 961 (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
Huger, Isaac, 1742 or 1743-1797
Pickens, Andrew, 1739-1817
Lee, Charles, 1731-1782
Bayard, Pierre Terrail, seigneur de, approximately 1473-1524
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444x47c
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. 961
Barcode:
39999085429155