Letters, 1845-1860.

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Letters, 1845-1860.

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Folder 1 : 5 ALS. to Anton Philipp Heinrich, 1845, New York : [1] Apr. 29 : Apologies for not having received him when he called previously. "Music is with me a feeling, an absorbing passion." [2] May 28 : Requesting a copy of his "Presentazioni Musicali" for a friend. [3] Sept. 5 : Wishes to write about his forthcoming programme. Questions his unfavorable opinion of Ole Bull. [4] Oct. 3 : Likes "The Programme of Thorwaldsen". Discusses his relations with Ole Bull. [5] Oct. 4 : Asks him to thank Leopold de Meyer on her behalf. Folder 2 : [6] ALS, 1860, Sept. 4, Wayland, to John Greenleaf Whittier.

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