Letters, 1838-1844.

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Letters, 1838-1844.

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Three short letters from Ralph Waldo Emerson to Reverend Caleb Stetson. Letters primarily reflect Emerson's persuasive ability as a host. Letter dated 4 June 1838 invites Stetson to dine with Margaret Fuller and her friend, Caroline Sturgis. Letter dated 6 May 1839 invites Stetson to Cyril Bartol's home stating, "I trust no mistimed events will hinder you. Marriages and buryings must all give place to the gathering-cry of the clan." Letter dated 26 January 1844 invites Stetson to stay at Emerson's home, signed "your affectionate servant."

3 items ; 25 x 20 cm. or smaller.

Boston Athenaeum

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Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

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Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803, Boston, Massachusetts– April 27, 1882, Concord, Massachusetts), American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.Epithet: American essayist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000621.0x000365 ...

Stetson, Caleb, 1793-1870

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