19th Century Women Authors Letters

Autograph letters from notable 19th century women authors, showcasing personal correspondence filled with emotion and literary references.

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript, Autumn, 1849 ,

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields with postcript from Sophia Hawthorne postscript to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 29 June 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Una, 1844-1877, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 24 November 1866 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 11 October 1863 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864, Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, The Wayside Concord, 3 August 1868 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894, Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882, Hawthorne, Una, 1844-1877, Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne, 1851-1926

Margaret Fuller manuscript letter to Lewis Cass, Reiti, Italy, 30 July 1849 ,

Deed of property in Chatham sold to Isaac Hardy of Chatham by Ezra Lewis and Eliza Lewis of New York City ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, approximately July 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

John Ledyard, L'Orient, France., autograph letter signed to Thomas and George Ledyard, 23 February 1785 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript, Autumn, 1849 ,

John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 14 February 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Bearse, Austin. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

E. A. Stansbury, Richmond, VT., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 15 May 1839 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

J. H. Fowler autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Cambridge, 9 March 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

Letter to Anonymous, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861 letter Antwerp paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting)

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 5 April 1864 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

Elizabeth Oakes (Prince) Smith autograph letter signed to Miss Caroline? May , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Smith, Elizabeth Oakes Prince, 1806-1893. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Anonymous, Alfred Emile O'hara de Nieuwerkerke, 1824 - 1892 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen sculpture. workshop, studio of the artist (in general)

Leonard Woods letter., 1855-03-30

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, approximately 19 June 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Forrester, Simon, 1784-1817

Elisabeth E. Tidd autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Clinton, 5 December 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Tidd, Charles Plummer, 1832-1862. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, approximately April 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Una, 1844-1877, Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934

Dispute of Townships for Lothrop Lewis, 24 March 1810 , 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

Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 30 December 1844 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 14 July 1868 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Passages from the American note-books of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Letter to 'Bell' from Georgie Beaumont, n.d. ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Layout of First Telephone Lines, 1880 , Telephone lines. Historical Records of the Town of Westborough - Administrative Documents

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 14 October 1866 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768, Churchill, Charles, 1731-1764, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Passages from the American note-books of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 12 June 1868 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Passages from the American note-books of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 26 February 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 27 January 1844 , 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 John Brown, dated January 20, 1804, from New York. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio

1802 May 8, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 18 February 1866 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Margaret Fuller manuscript letter to Lewis Cass, Florence, Italy, 5 February. 1850 ,

Robert Fulton at Washington, D.C. to unidentified correspondent, 1808-10-12, 1 leaf

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 2 May 1868 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Wayside Concord, Mass.

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 13 July 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Standard of the 4th Dragonders Regiment, Colonel Veenhuyzen, 1882 Sheet of paper, two -sided described with brown ink; Contains information about the standard of the 4th Dragonders Regiment. Inscription; P.2, paper. ink writing (processes)

Letter to 'Bella' from Joseph Carret, her father, in San Pablo, April 10, 1855 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Frederick William Thomas, Jubilee College, Robin's Nest Post-office, IL., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 1 June 1854 , 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, Hoffman, Charles Fenno, 1806-1884. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 25 April 1866 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Davis, Rebecca Harding, 1831-1910

Charles Anderson Dana autograph letter signed to John Sullivan Dwight, Brook Farm, March 1846 , Brook Farm Phalanx West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.. John Sullivan Dwight correspondence regarding Brook Farm

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 7 June 1868 , 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

William Smith to Joshua Shaw, 22 August 1807 , 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 Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, Charlestown S. C., 1779-07-12, Salisbury, N.C., A. L. S. Endorsed. 1 page. 4o

William Henry Channing autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, London, 1 November 1883 ,

John Keese, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 15 February 1842 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Embury, Emma C. Emma Catherine, 1806-1863. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Charles Plummer Tidd autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 20 January 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, Owen, 1824-1889. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Alice Cary, Mt. Healthy, OH., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 25 March 1850 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Frederick William Thomas, Washington City (D.C.), autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 11 April 1841 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Graham, George R., Dow, Jesse E. Jesse Erskine, 1809-1850. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Richard J. Hinton autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 27 December 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Montgomery, James, 1814-1871. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Epes Sargent, 532 Broadway, New York, autograph letter signed to George R. Graham, 7 June 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

John Brown autograph letter signed to Simon Perkins, Springfield, Mass., 24 November 1847 , 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

Elisabeth E. Tidd autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Clinton, 25 December 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Tidd, Charles Plummer, 1832-1862. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 26 March 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Una, 1844-1877

Letter to Elias Boudinot, Baskinridge, N.J., May 27, 1778, East Town, Pa., A.L.S. 2 pp. Fo

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 20 November 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869, Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934

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

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 7 October 1866 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hemenway, Mary, 1820-1894

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA, 17 February 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Montgomery, James, 1814-1871. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

English text of the speech of Vic Tupper, Constable of St Peter Port for the delivery to the captain of the Port Abraham Martin of the Laumpic Belt offered by Victor Hugo - handwritten annotation of Victor Hugo attached to the letter from Vic Tupper to Victor HUGO) (Faithful title), 1869-04-28. Ink on blue paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Jesse Duncan Elliot, Westchester, NY., autograph letter signed to Charles B. Grayham, 3 February 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Concord, 6 July 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

John Read to Nathaniel Goodwin, May 1806 , 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

John Keese, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 15 February 1842 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Embury, Emma C. Emma Catherine, 1806-1863. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

George Coffin to Harrison Thatcher, 19 March 1825 , 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 Hendrik Maschaupt, Adolphe Mouilleron, 1869 letter Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). the graphic arts

Smith, Gouverneur M, 1867, 1 item

Samuel Eddy manuscript by unknown writer. , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Louis Gallait, Cornelis Kruseman, 1848 letter Letter contains a letter to Lambertus Hardenberg (1822-1900). The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 24 July 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

Brant, Joseph. Niagara. To Timothy Pickering., December 30, 1794., 6 pages

Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 12 July 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

Kendall Gould and Lincoln, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 September 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 'Belica' from Joseph Carret, her father, in San Pablo, February 22, 1853 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Manuscript poem: 'The Ages' , 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 Ysabel in San Pablo from EHC, her mother, June 22 ? ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Sylvanus D. Lewis, Brooklyn, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2 November 1846 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Lewis, Estelle Anna Robinson, 1824-1880. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to 'Bella' from Joseph Carret, her father, in San Pablo, January 25, 1854 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 2 June 1868 , 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

John Brown autograph letter signed to Simon Perkins, Springfield, Mass., 1 May 1849 , 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

Incomplete letter to 'Bella, October 9, 1853, from Canton no signature ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

John Brown autograph letter signed to Simon Perkins, Springfield, Mass., 1 May 1849 , 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

Hawthorne, Sophia Amelia Peabody, ALS to. Dec. 1, 1836., 1836-12-01, Concord, MA, Intellectuals, United States, 1 leaf, 1 written page, 1 page for address mutilated, missing corner of wrapper

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 January 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 to Alberto Caramelli, Johannes Hilverdink, 1861 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money. drawing. art trade, art shop

Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Washington, D.C., 29 March 1879 , Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, Women, Suffrage. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Correspondence

Ann Sophia (Winterbotham) Stephens, New York, autograph letter signed to George R. Graham, 24 April 184-? , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 April 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 Clara Schumann to Lida Bendemann

Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 12 July 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

Charles Fenno Hoffman, Harper's Publishing house, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 November 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

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

Letter to Gen. George Clinton, Kingsbridge, dated September 22, 1776, from Wm. Duer. Endorsement present. 1 page, 4to. Fishkill

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Timothy Doane of Orleans by Josiah Sparrow and Ephriam Cole of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Richard Henry Wilde, Washington, (DC), autograph document signed to R. W. Griswold, 6 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

Conduite for J.D.B. Wilkens, September 20, 1815, Anonymous, 1815 letter Part of a group of documents concerning the state of service, appointments, etc. by Lieutenant Colonel of the infantry J.D.B. Wilkens. Belonging to the donation of the painted portrait. Netherlands paper. ink manuscript / pen military service Netherlands

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

John William Wallace, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 4 June 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Bradford, William, 1663-1752. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

John Rollins to The Land Agents of Massachusetts and Maine, 19 December 1845 , 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

Elizabeth Fries (Lummis) Ellet manuscript, 1848? , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Ellet, E. F. Elizabeth Fries, 1818-1877. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

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