John William Wallace, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 4 June 1855

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Item Information

Title:
John William Wallace, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 4 June 1855
Description:
Describes a recently-discovered autograph account of [William] Bradford's "examination" in 1689 before the Council [of Pennsylvania] for printing, without permission, the Charter of Pennsylvania. Asks Griswold to bring "the old papers" [Wallace's mention of Bradford?] so that the new material may be inserted.
Author:
Wallace, John William, 1815-1884
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
June 4, 1855
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 18, Ms. Gris. 1158 (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
Bradford, William, 1663-1752
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h445798w
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. 1158
Barcode:
39999085429189