William Gilmore Simms, Woodlands, (SC), autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 21 December [1847]

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Title:
William Gilmore Simms, Woodlands, (SC), autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 21 December [1847]
Description:
Asks if the Independent Chronicle, published in 1785, can be seen in Philadelphia, and if the matter relating to Colonel John Laurens of South Carolina, which appears in its columns, is worth transcribing.
Author:
Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
[December 21, 1847]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 15, Ms. Gris. 963 (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
Laurens, John, 1754-1782
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444x57m
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.
This date is inferred.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 963
Barcode:
39999085429155