Letters, 1850 Oct. 17 and undated, Philadelphia, Pa., to John Sartain, Philadelphia, Pa.

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

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Engraver, portrait and miniature painter John Sartain was born in London in 1808 and moved to the United States in 1830 after a seven year apprenticeship to London engraver John Swaine. Besides his banknote and portrait engraving, Sartain was noted for his magazine engravings. In 1849 he began his own magazine, entitled Sartain's Union Magazine of Letters and Art, but ceased its publication three years later due to financial troubles. Sartain was also the director of the Pennsylvania Academy of ...

Stoddart, J. M. (Joseph Marshall), 1845-1921

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Hirst, Henry B. (Henry Beck), 1817-1874

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Poet, lawyer. From the description of Papers : of Henry Beck Hirst, 1844-1849 [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812915 ...

Hart, Abraham, 1810-1885

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American publisher born in Philadelphia. He was involved with two prominent publishing firms of his time, including Carey & Hart and, later, Hart & Baird. Served in many leadership positions in the Jewish charitable and educational societies of Philadelphia. From the description of A. Hart letter to R. W. Griswold [manuscript] 1854 Jul 23. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 420463339 ...