Sylvanus D. Lewis, Brooklyn, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 3 September 1849

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Item Information

Title:
Sylvanus D. Lewis, Brooklyn, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 3 September 1849
Description:
Offers to pay for the stereotyping of a rewritten sketch of Mrs. [Estelle Anna Blanche (Robinson)] Lewis for Griswold's Female Poets of America. Explains the error in printing her name as "Sarah Anna. Sends some of her poems from current periodicals: The Angel's Visit," "The Orphan's Hymn," "To My Guitar," and some of her late sonnets.
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
September 3, 1849
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 10, Ms. Gris. 684 (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
Lewis, Estelle Anna Robinson, 1824-1880
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444g02b
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. 684
Barcode:
39999085429106