Letter from Phillis Wheatley to Obour Tanner, 21 March 1774

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Title:
Letter from Phillis Wheatley to Obour Tanner, 21 March 1774
Description:
Phillis Wheatley writes to her friend Obour Tanner on 21 March 1774 with news of Mrs. Susannah Wheatley's death. She also sends along five copies of her book, Poems on Various Subjects, which Obour had requested. From Miscellaneous Bound Manuscripts
Correspondent:
Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
Correspondent:
Tanner, Obour, active 1772-1779
Date:
March 21, 1774
Format:
Manuscripts
Location:
Massachusetts Historical Society
Collection (local):
Massachusetts Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
African American women poets--1700--1799
Wheatley, Susanna
Extent:
24 cm x 19.5 cm
Link to Item:
http://www.masshist.org/database/775
Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Identifier:
nuview_775