Erastus Wolcott Ellsworth, East Windsor Hill, CT., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2 August 1855

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Title:
Erastus Wolcott Ellsworth, East Windsor Hill, CT., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2 August 1855
Description:
Permits the use of his poems in The Poets of America. Offers autobiographical data. His poem "The Chimes" is a deliberate imitation of [Henry Wadsworth] Longfellow's "The Day is Done," not a plagiarism, as some critics have charged.
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
August 2, 1855
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 5, Ms. Gris. 306 (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
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h443v678
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. 306
Barcode:
39999085429056