Charles Godfrey Leland letters and poems, 1854-1866.

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Charles Godfrey Leland letters and poems, 1854-1866.

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The collection consists of eleven items, including five hand-written letters, four hand-written poems, and two portraits of Leland. Includes: letter to Gen. George P. Morris, 27 Feb. 1854, concerning a proposed collection of new writings to be published "for our friend Clark's benefit;" to Joseph Knight, 15 Sept. 1863, in response to his inquiry about autographs of certain German authors; to George Ripley, 1 Apr. 1864, inviting him to contribute a work that can be used as an invitation for Philadelphia's Great Central fair. Also, to dear Doctor, 13 Sept. 1866, concerning some business of The Press; to H.C. Carey, 9 Sept. [no year], regretting he could not participate in a recent activity. Also, four poems: Northmen, come out, signed and dated April 1861; Ever free, signed and dated 8 Feb. 1864; poem headed From the German, undated; poem with first line, Hans Breitman gif a barty, undated. Also, two autographed engravings of Leland.

11 items.

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Morris, George Pope, 1802-1864

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George Pope Morris (October 10, 1802 – July 6, 1864) was an American editor, poet, and songwriter. With Nathaniel Parker Willis, he co-founded the daily New York Evening Mirror by merging his fledgling weekly New-York Mirror with Willis's American Monthly in August 1831. Morris is credited with the longevity the Evening Mirror would enjoy and for giving it a wide scope, covering not only news and entertainment but reviews of the fine arts, editorials, and many original engravings. Morris al...

Ripley, George, 1802-1880

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American editor and critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Thomas Carlyle, 1835 June 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655148 From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : "Office of the N.Y. Tribune," to the Reverend Dr. [William Buell] Sprague, 1858 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872170 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to the Rev. H.D. Mayo, 1862 Sept. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record i...

Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879

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Henry Carey, American economist, was born in Philadelphia and initially devoted himself to the publishing business, which he inherited from his father. He was also interested in economics and in 1836 he published an article entitled, Essay on the rate of wages - subsequently expanded into a 3 vol. work: The principles of political economy, 1837-1840. Carey published numerous other books and essays and his writings were read worldwide, especially in Europe. Other works include, The slave trade......

Leland, Charles Godfrey, 1824-1903

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Born in Philadelphia, humorist Charles Godfrey Leland wrote quality material in a variety of literary forms, but is best remembered for his light comic verse, often written in a German dialect. He graduated from Princeton, and continued his education in Germany and Paris, eventually making contributions as linguist, folklorist, editor, educator, and aesthete. From the description of Charles Godfrey Leland letters and poems, 1854-1866. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldC...