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Henry Jarvis Raymond, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 17 May 1845

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Item Information

Title:
Henry Jarvis Raymond, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 17 May 1845
Description:
Asks for review copy of the History of the Exploring Expedition [Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition in 1838-41. Philadelphia 1845]. Approves Griswold's projected Biographical Encyclopaedia. Expresses regret for the writer's quarrel with [Nathaniel Parker] Willis.
Author:
Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
May 17, 1845
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 14, Ms. Gris. 886 (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
Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444s62n
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. 886
Barcode:
39999085429148