Elizabeth Fries (Lummis) Ellet autograph letter signed to [Edgar Allan Poe], [December 1845]

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Title:
Elizabeth Fries (Lummis) Ellet autograph letter signed to [Edgar Allan Poe], [December 1845]
Description:
Gives some information about the unjust removal of Dr. [Robert] Henry from the presidency of South Carolina College, for use in an article in the Broadway Journal. On verso, a note in German asking him to call for a letter.
Author:
Ellet, E. F. (Elizabeth Fries), 1818-1877
Addressee:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Date:
[December 1845]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 4, Ms. Gris. 293 (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:/50959/6h443v083
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
German
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. 293
Barcode:
39999085429049