William Davenport Adams papers, 1882-1904.

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William Davenport Adams papers, 1882-1904.

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Concerns a collection of 71 letters from several well known British authors and poets. The letters are addressed to both William Davenport Adams as well as to Mrs. Adams. They are mainly responses to requests made by Adams, to either grant him permission to publish some of their works, or to quote them in his various dictionaries to English literature and authors and their works.

.29 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7796725

Princeton University Library

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