Henry David Thoreau, Concord, MA., autograph letter signed to Horace Greeley, 19 May 1848

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Title:
Henry David Thoreau, Concord, MA., autograph letter signed to Horace Greeley, 19 May 1848
Description:
Thanks Greeley for $50 just received. Has supported himself by manual labor for five years, during which time he has lived well, and had leisure for literary pursuits. Would be pleased to receive $25 for the Maine article.
Author:
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
Addressee:
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
Date:
May 19, 1848
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 17, Ms. Gris. 1080 (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:/50959/6h445469t
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. 1080
Barcode:
39999085429171