Henry E. Sweetser letters, 1863.

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Henry E. Sweetser letters, 1863.

The collection consists of two letters, both written Nov. 1863 from the offices of The Round Table: to E.C. Stedman, recounting his efforts to contact J. Lorimer Graham and asking for his address, and mentioning that the The Round Table is doing well and he may have a "distinct proposition" for Stedman in a few days; also, to Graham, outlining his hopes for The Round Table, describing his vision for art news in the publication, and asking Graham to speak with him about the position. The letter to Graham is signed H.E. and C.H. Sweetser.

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Sweetser, Henry E. (Henry Edward), 1837-1870

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Henry Edward Sweetser was an American journalist, probably best known as the co-founder of The Round Table. Born in New York and educated at Yale, he worked as a merchant for a short time before becoming a reporter for the New York Times. He next served as night editor of The World, and founded The Round Table in 1863 with his brother, Charles. He left The Round Table for a trip to Europe, and returned to New York shortly before his death to work as an editor. From the description of...

Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908

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American poet, critic, and journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to F.B. Sanborn, 1881 Jul. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575155 Edmund Clarence Stedman (1833-1908) was poet, critic, editor, and stockbroker in New York City. He published his first volume in 1860, entitled Poems Lyrical and Idyllic, followed by a succession of works and anthologies. Stedman was also a member and officer of many national and local literary associations....

Graham, James L. (James Lorimer), 1804-1882

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James Lorimer Graham (1804-1882) was an American lawyer specializing in real estate. He was president of the Metropolitan Insurance Company in New York City. From the guide to the James L. Graham papers, 1833-1847, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) James Lorimer Graham (1804-1882), lawyer, resided in New York City. From the description of British theater collection, 1750-1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476604 ...

Sweetser, Charles H. (Charles Humphreys), 1841-1871

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