Fortunatus Cosby, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 7 February 1857

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Title:
Fortunatus Cosby, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 7 February 1857
Description:
Corrects wrong attribution to A. B. Meek of his poem, "Ode to the Mocking Bird," in The Poets of America.
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
February 7, 1857
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 4, Ms. Gris. 239 (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:/50959/6h443r73s
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. 239
Barcode:
39999085429049