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19th Century Literary Correspondence

Handwritten letters from authors and poets in the 19th century, capturing personal exchanges, literary discussions, and historical contexts within American literature.

Hull, Isaac. Norfolk. To Samuel Smith., 1812-03-11., 2 pages

Herman Hooker, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Harriet (McCrillis) Griswold, 10 August 1853 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

William Henry Channing autograph letter signed to John Sullivan Dwight, Brattleboro, Vt., January 18, 1846 , Brook Farm Phalanx West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.. John Sullivan Dwight correspondence regarding Brook Farm

Frederick William Thomas, Washington City (DC), autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 7 March 1841 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

William Henry Huntington manuscript , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Mitchell, Donald Grant, 1822-1908. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to 'Belica' from Joseph Carret, her father, in San Pablo, January 25, 1851 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Concord, 14 September 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, John, 1800-1859, Morton, Edwin, 1832-1900, Brown, John, 1821-1895. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; January 14 Monday afternoon 3 am 1850; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 15 April 1861? , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne, 1851-1926

Charles Plummer Tidd autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 18 December 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, John, 1800-1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 15 April 1861? , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne, 1851-1926

Des Brulais, Olivier (n.-d.), Autograph letter from Dr Olivier des Brulais (dummy title), 1878-10-17. Vergate paper, ink. Balzac house

Margaret Fuller autograph letter to William Henry Channing, Cambridge, Mass., September 1844 ,

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 2 January 1867 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Letter from Jadwiga Zatywska (Deotymy) and Wac Wasziewski to Konstancja Wodziej; Zadzewska, Jadwiga (1834-1908), Dziaszewski, Wac AW (1806-1867); 31.03.1865 (1865-00-00-1865-00-00);Dar, Buchner Władysław

Handwriting concerning Woutherus Mol, Josephus Augustus Knip, 1817 - 1847 manuscript paper. ink writing (processes) / pen diseases. exhibition ~ art. art collecting Paris. Amsterdam

Transcription of a letter to E. Goossens van Eijndhoven, Anonymous, After Matthijs Maris, after c. 1871 letter Transcription contains a note by Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk. Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen Paris

Letter by Edward Rastawiecki to Aleksander Lesser with gratitude and concerning purchased paintings. Rastawiecki, Edward (1804-1874), sender

Letter to Jan Veth, Jacoba Cornelia Jolles-Singels, 1889 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money. exhibition ~ art

Letters from family members, 1800 - 1802

John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, New York, 18 February 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Horace Greeley, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 July 1845 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Browning, Robert, 1812-1889. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Copy letters of Johannes Bosboom to Jacoba Cornelia Jolles -Singels, André Jolles, 1886 - 1891 letter ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. exhibition ~ art. money. applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. workshop, studio of the artist (in general). literature ~ arts. diseases. family life Den Bosch. Baarn

Letter to Isabel from Joseph Carret, her father, in San Pablo, May 31, 1851 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Letter to Jan Veth, George Hendrik Breitner, 1891 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing exhibition ~ art. drawing

Letter to Horatio Gates, dated April 27, 1791, from Clermont, New York. The letter is an autograph letter signed (A. L. S.) and is endorsed. It consists of one page and measures 4o

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), letter from Victor Hugo to Alfred de Vigny (dummy title), 1821-04-21. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Letter to 'Bella' from 'Lissie', Dedham, September 25, 1853 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Letter to Christiaan Kramm, Louis Gerard Constant Mollinger, 1853 letter Utrecht paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). exhibition ~ art. workshop, studio of the artist (in general) The Hague

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Frederick W. Thomas, 19 November 1842 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Tyler, Robert, 1816-1877. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

George Coffin to William Abbot, 2 September 1822 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter to Jan Veth, Jacoba Cornelia Jolles-Singels, c. 1901 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life)

Susan B. Anthony autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, New York, 20 May 1868 , Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, Women, Suffrage, Stone, Lucy, 1818-1893, Anthony, Susan B. Susan Brownell, 1820-1906. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Correspondence

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Eliakin Higgins of Orleans by John Sparrow of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Greeley & McElrath, Office of the Tribune, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 August 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 10 February 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to 'Papa' from Willie, Lincoln, March 23, 1873 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 26 September 1842 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter from Major Thurslow J. Wright, Vicksburg, Mississippi, to his sister, Caroline S. Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio. | Library of Congress

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, approximately 18 March 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, McClellan, George B. George Brinton, 1826-1885

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 17 November 1864 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Edwin Percy Whipple, autograph document, 1847 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Bowen, Francis, 1811-1890. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Geo Poggenbeek, 1892 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Herman Hooker autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 19 August 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Cheever, Henry T. Henry Theodore, 1814-1897, Colton, Walter, 1797-1851. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

EM4413. Documents. Manuscripts and Archives Division

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Concord, 4 September 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Ransätters Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Carel F.L. De Wild, 1880 - 1922 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). photography, cinematography

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Maria Viola, 1903 letter Rotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen photography, cinematography. historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life)

Henry B. Clarke autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, New Bedford, 14 December 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1906 letter Weapon field ink writing (processes) / pen / printing

Edward Robinson letter to E.A. Duyckinck, 1836 - 1863

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 23 January 1847 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to 'Bella' from 'Lissie', Dedham, September 25, 1853 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Letter to Jan Hendrik Maschaupt, Adolphe Mouilleron, 1873 letter Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen photography, cinematography. exhibition ~ art. diseases Haarlem

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Concord, 13 October 1858 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, John, 1800-1859, Wasson, David Atwood, 1823-1887. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Letter to Gen. William Henry Harrison, A. L. S. dated June 2, 1813, 1 page, 4o

Anne Charlotte Botta, 45 Ninth St., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 13 July , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Lear, Tobias. Department of War. To Major C.S. Todd., 1815-05-18., 1 page

BRIEF AAN CHANIAAN HIRMMOMS, EDOUARD TAZELY, 1861 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen family life. diseases. distribution of awards ~ art contest. historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life). education, tuition of the artist (in general). the graphic arts

Thomas Wentworth Higginson memorandum, 1 & 6 June 1858 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, John, 1800-1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Letter to Ary Johannes Lamme, Johannes Kneppelhout, 1860 letter Oosterbeek paper. ink writing (processes) / pen Rotterdam. Utrecht. Amsterdam. The Hague

William Henry Channing autograph letter signed to John Sullivan Dwight, Brattleboro, Vt., January 18, 1846 , Brook Farm Phalanx West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.. John Sullivan Dwight correspondence regarding Brook Farm

The Klasterskverken.Looker Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin Mountain History Collection.

Una Hawthorne autograph note signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 2 April 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893

Konstanty Skirmunt's letter to Aleksander Lesser regarding ordered paintings; Skirmunt, Konstanty (Fl. Ca 1852); 13.03.1853 (1853-00-00-1853-00-00);

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 18 April 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Letter to Anonymous, Jan Adam Kruseman, 1836 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen diseases. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting)

Edwin Percy Whipple, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 26 April 1847 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Duyckinck, Evert A. Evert Augustus, 1816-1878, Mathews, Cornelius, 1817-1889. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; July 20 Friday morning 11 a.m. 1849; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 8 October 1867 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hillard, George Stillman, 1808-1879, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Passages from the American note-books of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Charles William Everest, The Place where you ought to be. Monday evening., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Richard Henry Wilde, New Orleans, (LA), autograph document signed to R. W. Griswold, 7 March 1845 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Joel Barlow manuscript by unidentified writer , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 26-27.01.1865 (1865-00-00-1865-00-00);

John Greenleaf Whittier, Amesbury, MA., manuscript article, 29 October 1847?: 'The Better Land.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; December 21 Thursday morning 8 a.m. 1848; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

John Brown autograph letter to 'Dear Friend and Other Friends', Osawatomie, Kansas, 10 & 13 September 1858 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Borkhults mill's chronology. From Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

Letter to Christiaan Kramm, Gijsbertus Johannes Verspuy, in or after 1861 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen the graphic arts. drawing. exhibition ~ art Gouda. Rotterdam

Letter from Robert Charles Winthrop to E.A. Duyckinck, dated October 27, 1865

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1895 letter New York (city) ink writing (processes) / pen / printing sending and receiving postal matter. the graphic arts. art trade, art shop

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; February 17 Sunday morning 9 am 1850; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Carter, C.M., 1893

John William Wallace autograph document: Extracts from four letters of Elias Boudinot to his wife , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

BRIEF AAN ANONY, August Eebere, 1886 Copy of a letter. Amsterdam ink writing (processes) / pen Knee Copy of a letter. Amsterdam ink writing (processes) / pen Knee

Letter to Jan Veth, George Hendrik Breitner, 1891 letter ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting) Rotterdam

Horace Binney Wallace, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold?, 29 October 1845 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Jan Veth, Cornelis Hofstede de Groot, 1899 letter Zeist paper. ink writing (processes) / pen printed matter. money Berlin

Letter Aan Philip Zilcken, Jan Zürcher, 1886 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing the graphic arts Amsterdam

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1890 letter Amsterdam ink writing (processes) / pen exhibition ~ art. the graphic arts

Greeley & McElrath, Office of the Tribune, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 August 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Portland Maine, 21 October 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 10 December 1866 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Passages from the English note-books of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Margaret Lucy (Shands) Bailey, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 16 October 1848 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Bailey, Margaret L. Margaret Lucy, 1812-1888. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Kimball, James P, 1887 - 1888

1788 April 3, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Letter to Christiaan Kramm, Pieter Franciscus Peters (I), 1860 letter Nijmegen paper. ink writing (processes) / pen family life. art collecting

Jakob Gauermann feather and black ink drawing from 1798 depicting an entry, showing figures and architectural features.

Briver's ason Max Willhelm Carl Wene A Anne Antoinette weber -SER-VAN FEN Ansembourg, Augustha ink writing (processes) / pen Artis. Eerbeek ink writing (processes) / pen Artis. Eerbeek

Letter from S. K. Sybrandi to J. Scheltema 18 June 1813, S. K. Sybrandi, 1813 letter Handwritten letter, was folded and closed with paint and addressed to J. Scheltema with stamp from Haarlem; cut off at the paint. Signed; r.o.: S: K: Sybrandi. Dated; L.O.: Haarlem 18 Juny / 1813. marked; Watermark: D&C Blue. Inscription; p.1, L.B.: No 2 and p.4: H () / Haarlem / Mr. / J: Scheltema / Vredereregter / Te / Zaandam. Haarlem paper. lacquer (coating). ink Zaandam

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