James R. Osgood letter to George L. Craik, 1879 June 2.

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James R. Osgood letter to George L. Craik, 1879 June 2.

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Osgood writes to Craik, 2 June 1879, on Houghton, Osgood & Co. letterhead. The note serves as a letter of introduction for Edmund C. Stedman, described by Osgood as "one of the foremost among our younger American authors," and he encourages Craik to extend him every courtesy.

1 p. + envelope.

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Craik, George L. (George Lillie), 1798-1866

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Nephew of George Lillie Craik (1798-1866); partner in the Macmillan publishing house; married Dinah Maria Mulock in 1865. From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) : London, to Harper & Brothers, 1868 Jan. 21-Dec. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270533422 ...

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....

Osgood, James R. (James Ripley), 1836-1892

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James R. Osgood was a native of Maine who went to work for the publishing house of Ticknor and Fields. He eventually founded the subsidiary group James R. Osgood & Co. which was associated with many fine writers. The firm struggled financially, and when Osgood stepped down, was dissolved into Houghton, Mifflin. From the description of James R. Osgood letter to George L. Craik, 1879 June 2. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54667691 Publisher....