Papers of George Lippard, 1846-1853.

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Papers of George Lippard, 1846-1853.

The papers contain three letters from Lippard regarding an honor bestowed by the Few Society of Emory College; the Bible as an example of literary style and lifestyle; the importance of preserving the Union; Horace Greeley; his book, "Paul Ardenheim, the monk of Urssahiken"; mistreatment by the Despatch [sic] editors and by Theophilus Beasley Peterson; and his ill health. There is also a proof impression, 1850-1853, of a woodcut of Lippard by John R. Telfer.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7716049

University of Virginia. Library

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Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

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Emory College

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Telfer, John R.

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