Letter, 1839 August 28, to Lydia Sigourney, New York, New York.

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Letter, 1839 August 28, to Lydia Sigourney, New York, New York.

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Sends unpublished poem, "I weep not", in response to Sigourney's request for poetry for the Religious Souvenir; regrets that George Prentice bestows his talents on political subjects rather than poetry.

3 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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