Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892

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Thirteen holograph letters written by John Greenleaf Whittier to various recipients including James Thomas Fields, William Adolphus Wheeler, George Washington Carleton, Lucy Larcom, Sarah J. Spalding, "Mrs. Cohen," and Samuel Thomas Pickard. Also includes one holograph letter written by William Adolphus Wheeler to John Greenleaf Whittier.

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One holograph signed letter from John Charles Fremont to John Greenleaf Whittier, dated April 13, 1863. In the letter, Fremont expresses regret that Whittier was unable to attend a meeting due to illness.

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Holograph signed letter from Josiah Quincy to John Greenleaf Whittier, dated April 4, 1856. In the letter, Quincy praises and discusses Whittier's "Panorama."

Scope and Contents Miscellaneous materials including a typescript letter written to Robert W. Lull regarding Whittier (1938), a typescript copy of "The Romance of John G. Whittier" by Robert W. Lull, a typescript copy of "John Greenleaf Whittier Record," one holograph letter written by Whittier to Sarah Spalding (1885), one holograph letter written by Whittier to Mary Shepard, two holograph letters written by Isabella Mayo, one holograph letter written to Whittier by Ethel Kissam, a typescript copy of address...

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Holograph poem, "The Wreck of Rivermouth," written by John Greenleaf Whittier.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

The Abernethy manuscript miscellany collection is comprised of 19 boxes (18 regular and 1 oversize) organized alphabetically by author last name. This collection includes original manuscript and typescript letters and writings from American authors throughout the 19th and 21st centuries. Transcriptions of original manuscript letters are available for some items.