John Howard Payne papers, 1813-1852.

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John Howard Payne papers, 1813-1852.

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The collection contains two letters from Payne; seven letters to Payne, including from Horace H. Day, Francis W. Lea, Eliza O'Neill, John G. Palfrey. T.T.P. [Thatcher Taylor Payne] (two letters); Miss Foot's bill, 6-11 May 1816, from Alexander Shirreff; two letters from Thomas F. Berkeley to Col. Morris; one letter from The World to A.E. Fostell; an invitation to Mrs. Gilman; a chronological list of letters written 1805-1818 in letter book no. 1; a chronological list of letters written, 1850-1851; 2 p. leaf from letter book, 1848; poem, "Ode the nineteenth counterfeit currency;" Literary world, 5 June 1852, containing Payne's obituary. Payne writes to Dear Friend (Jonathan Meredith of Baltimore) from the Liverpool Borough Jail, saying the ship has arrived and the passengers are being held temporarily with orders releasing them expected soon. He also mentions Napoleon's defeat in Russia and how popular the war is in England. Payne was going to England on funds raised by friends who wished he could regain his stature there as an actor. Also, retained draft of letter to Georgina, 18 Nov. 1851, about his having been removed from office in 1845 through intrigue and finally overcoming his enemies.

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Palfrey, John Gorham, 1796-1881

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John Gorham Palfrey was a Unitarian minister, professor at Harvard Divinity School, editor of the North American Review, congressman from Massachusetts (1847-1849), postmaster of Boston (1861-1867), and historian, best known for his multi-volume History of New England. From the description of Letters to William Taylor Palfrey, 1818-1866. (Harvard University, Wadsworth House). WorldCat record id: 77703801 ...

Day, Horace H., 1813-1878

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Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852

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American actor and playwright. From the description of Scrapbook, 1813-1852 [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647811929 From the description of Letter : Washington, to Elizabeth Payne, 1850 April 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22772908 From the description of Home, sweet home, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 237626353 Appointed by President Tyler, the actor and playwright served as U.S. Consul in Tunis from 1842-1845, a...

Payne, Thatcher Taylor, 1796-1863.

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Berkeley, Thomas F.,

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Meredith, Jonathan D., 1783-1872

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Lawyer, army officer, and businessman of Baltimore, Md. From the description of Papers of Jonathan D. Meredith, 1795-1859 (bulk 1810-1859). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070025 Biographical Note 1784, Oct. 4 Born, Philadelphia, Pa. 1805 Moved to Baltimore, Md., to practice law ...