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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 ,

James Winchester to Andrew Jackson, January 22, 1815

Letter from Samuel Johnson, Stratford, to Governor Jonathan Law, Milford, 1745 July 1 , Massachusetts, History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, Puritans, Cotton family, Prince family. Thomas Prince Library and Collection of the Old South Church

Letter to Gen. Edward Hand, 1782-05-03, Newburgh, N.Y., A. L. S. 1 page. 4o

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 7 May 1862 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Una, 1844-1877, Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

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

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Daniel Johnson of Orleans by Timothy Doane of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Hampton Falls N.H., 25 December 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Richard Henry Wilde, New Brighton, (), autograph document signed to R. W. Griswold, 22 September 1841 , 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. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

John Badger Clarke, Wheeling, VA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 16 March 1849 , 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 letters

Letter from Carl Gottlob Zeiger to Louis Spohr

Bennoch, Francis, ALS to NH. Mar. 28, 1863., 1863-03-28, London, England. Letters, 1 double leaf, 4 written pages with envelope

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Salem, approximately 24 September 1864 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Biddle, Clement. New Windsor. To Robert Stockton., 1779-11-15., 2 pages

Henry Clay, Ashland, KY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 28 July 1838 , 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 letter (incomplete) to William Henry Channing, 15 December 1845 ,

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 31 May 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hoffman, Charles Fenno, 1806-1884. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Note regarding Petrus Johannes Schaanderel, Anonymous, in or after 1865 paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; December 16 Thursday noon 1847; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

George Dennison Prentice, Louisville, KY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold?, 14 October 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Browne, Martha Griffith, 1828-1906. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

William Henry Channing autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, London, 6 October 1883 ,

Richard Henry Wilde, New Brighton, (), autograph document signed to R. W. Griswold, 22 September 1841 , 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. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Charles Vaughn to George Coffin, 6 November 1821 , 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

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 29 May 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, Gallagher, William D. William Davis, 1808-1894, Foster, George G., -1856. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 12 March 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hillard, George Stillman, 1808-1879

Whiting, T. West Point. To John Fisher., 1779-07-26., 1 page

Letter to Ary Johannes Lamme, Robert van Eijsden, 1876 letter Apeldoorn ink writing (processes) / pen education, tuition of the artist (in general). painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting)

Angelica (Church) Warren, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 15 May 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Washington, George, 1732-1799. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter Aan Philip Zilcken, Ernst Ahn, c. 1898 letter ink writing (processes) diseases. printed matter Brussels

Letter to Thomas Sim Lee, dated February 27, 1781, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Handwritten, 2 pages, quarto size

Outward letter: MacKenzie, Mr. New South Wales , Page 405: letter description currently not available, 03 September 1874, by Sir James Hector.

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript fragment, July 1841 ,

Diemar, Fred de. New Ultrecht. To Lieutenant Freeman., 1781-04-15., 1 page

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

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 24 February 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Una, 1844-1877, Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne, 1851-1926, Sanborn, F. B. Franklin Benjamin, 1831-1917

Elizabeth Palmer Peabody autograph letter to James Thomas Fields, 14 December 1868 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Benjamin Hobart to Uncle, 31 January 1855 , 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 addressed to Elias Hasket Derby in Salem, Massachusetts, dated March 9, 1797. The letter is a single page in size 4o and is endorsed. It was created in London, England

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 1 October 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

Letter to Anonymous, Willem Johann Martens, 1876 letter Rome paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. art trade, art shop. money

Letter from R. Cecil Johnson, Atlanta, to C. Smith Johnson. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Johnson, R. Cecil, (Richard Cecil), d. 1863, Associated objects, Confederate States of America, Army, Georgia Infantry Regiment, 8th, People, Confederate States of America, Army, Hampton Legion, People, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Concord, 20 December 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Andrew, John A. John Albion, 1818-1867, Howe, S. G. Samuel Gridley, 1801-1876, Stearns, Geo. L. George Luther, 1809-1867, Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Letter to 'Bella' from 'Willie', Boston, October 30, 1858 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Lee, Thomas Sim. Annapolis. To Brigadier General Smith., 1794-09-13., 5 pages

Phoebe Cary, New York, to R. W. Griswold, 23 December 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Asa Hopkins of Orleans by Daniel Johnson of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Letter to Anonymous, Albert Neuhuys (1844-1914), 1872 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. criticizing and discussing art, art criticism. money Belgium. Amsterdam

Letter to Governor Nicholas Cooke of Rhode Island, dated December 14, 1775, created in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is written in the handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison and consists of 2 pages in quarto format

Letter, 20 September 1858, Taranaki, by Private George Tatler. Gift of Gerald Ellott, 2002.

Outward letter: Superintendent of Auckland , Page 233: Coromandel coal, 20 October 1873, by Sir James Hector.

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Concord, 2 January 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875, Realf, Richard, 1834-1878, Tidd, Charles Plummer, 1832-1862, Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Letter from Robert Crafton to Benjamin Franklin, dated November 22, 1775

Document, 1781-05-17, A. D. S. Endorsed by Houston. 4 pp. Fo

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

Daniel Embury, Brooklyn, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 25 August 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

Robert Charles Winthrop, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 6 February 1856 , 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 to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 4 August 1861 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Longfellow, Fanny Appleton, 1817-1861

Letter to Rev. Jeremiah Day, President of Yale College, dated October 18, 1825. Originating from Columbia College, New York, N.Y. Authored as a signed letter (A. L. S.) on a single page, size 4o

Letter to Ary Johannes Lamme, Carel Vosmaer, 1861 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen printed matter

Letter to Col. Philip Burr Bradley, Bergen, N.J., August 8, 1776, New York, N.Y., A.L.S. 2 pp. and 1 leaf with address and endorsement. 4o

Letter to Mr. Anthony D Marble from E. B. Currier, Lawrence Mass., December 16th 1887 , Rivers, Streets, Boundaries. Lawrence

Daniel Embury, Brooklyn, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 25 August 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 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

1776 May 19, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

1850 - 1868 (Inferred), 22 items

Letter to Lambertus Hardenberg (1822-1900), Cornelis Kruseman, 1807 - 1857 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting)

Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, North Elba, N.Y., 21 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, Cook, John E. John Edwin, 1830-1859, Tidd, Charles Plummer, 1832-1862, Brown, Owen, 1824-1889. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Charles Fenno Hoffman autograph letter, 1849? , 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 Eberhard Peters

Letter to 'Belica' in Trinidad from Joseph Carret, her father, July 16, 1850 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Letter to 'dear friend' from 'your pupil' Maria A. Brooks, Lewiston Falls, Maine, December 28, 1854 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, North Elba, N.Y., 17 January 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Cook, John E. John Edwin, 1830-1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Letter to Christiaan Kramm, Jan Frans Pluys, 1840 letter Mechelen paper. ink writing (processes) / pen applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. money

Letter to Mr. Avery Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926). Letter to Mr. Avery, ca. 1891-ca. 1906. Pen and ink handwritten letter in manuscript on wove paper, Sheet: 6 7/8 x 4 7/16 in. (17.5 x 11.3 cm). American Art ca. 1891-ca. 1906

Letter to Christiaan Kramm, Egidius Lucky, 1859 letter Antwerp paper. ink writing (processes) / pen historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life). family life Brussels

Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Hewitt Stebbins, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2 October 1850 , 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. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Aunt Bella from niece Carmita, San Pablo, August 25, 1872 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Hewitt Stebbins, 483 Broadway., autograph letter signed, 24 March 1856 , 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 Jonathan Mifflin, Philadelphia., 1776-02-05., Cambridge, Mass. A. L. S. 1 page. 4o

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 1 October 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

Letter to Uncle William from niece 'Titi', San Pablo, January 18, 1873 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

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

John Turner Sargent Sullivan, 103 Walnut St., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 10 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

C. Glen Peebles autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 1853? , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Foster, George G., -1856, Marguerittes, Julie de, 1814-1866. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to 'Bella' from brother Frank, Groton, February 25, 1852 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; March 14 Sunday morning 11 a.m. 1847; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Henry William Ellsworth autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 9 January 1852 , 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; March 28 Tuesday morning 8 a.m. 1848; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Edwin Percy Whipple, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 6 January 1849 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Bowen, Francis, 1811-1890, Ellet, E. F. Elizabeth Fries, 1818-1877. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

J. Emmins for Virtue Emmins & Co, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 23 May 1856 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Washington, George, 1732-1799. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

E. A. Stansbury, Richmond, VT., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 12 January 1839 , 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. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Edwin Percy Whipple, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 6 January 1849 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Bowen, Francis, 1811-1890, Ellet, E. F. Elizabeth Fries, 1818-1877. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Benjamin Higgins of Orleans by John Gould of Orleans ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, approximately December 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864, Bright, Henry Arthur, 1830-1884

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 13 November 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

Moore, John. To John Moore, Lt. General., 1780 ., A.N.S. on incoming letter; 2 pages

Varnum, James Mitchell. Tuesday, 1787-03-13, 1 page

Barbara (Wreaks) Hoole Hofland to Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood, 3 November 1837, Kensington., , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Osgood, Frances Sargent, 1811-1850. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Jonkheer H.P.F. Hooft, secretary of the committee of the exhibition of living masters in The Hague, David Bles, 1843 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life)

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