John Reuben Thompson, Richmond, VA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2 April 1850

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Title:
John Reuben Thompson, Richmond, VA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2 April 1850
Description:
Praises [Moses Drury] Hoge's Sermons and St. Leger Landon Carter's Nugau [1844]. Apologizes for the review of Poe's Works, [edited by Griswold, Willis and Lowell] which attacked the editors, and cites his disclaimer in the same issue [March, 1850] of the Southern Literary Messenger.
Author:
Thompson, John Reuben, 1823-1873
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
April 2, 1850
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 17, Ms. Gris. 1062 (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
Hoge, Moses D. (Moses Drury), 1818-1899
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h445399b
Terms of Use:
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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. 1062
Barcode:
39999085429171