John Neal, Portland, autograph letter signed to Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood, [25 April 1846]

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Title:
John Neal, Portland, autograph letter signed to Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood, [25 April 1846]
Description:
A friendly letter, asking for Mrs. Osgood's poems, and a lock of Poe's hair for the writer's daughter Mary.
Author:
Neal, John, 1793-1876
Addressee:
Osgood, Frances Sargent, 1811-1850
Date:
[April 25, 1846]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 11, Ms. Gris. 747 (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
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444j936
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
On same sheet is a letter from Mary Neal to Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood, 25 April 1846: See Ms. Gris. 761.
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. 747
Barcode:
39999085429114