Papers of B. P. Shillaber [manuscript], 1856-1890.

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Papers of B. P. Shillaber [manuscript], 1856-1890.

The papers contain an untitled memorial poem to a child inscribed to his friend George R. Garrett. Shillaber writes personal letters to friends and complies with requests for autographs and poems. Topics include his life after his wife's death, the poetry of friends, Benjamin Butler's election as governor, the kindness of friends and his concern for them, his health, a possible article on William J. Snelling, reimbursement for lecture, the birth of a granddaughter and reminiscences. With the papers are a carte-de-visite photograph and a cabinet photograph.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7922807

University of Virginia. Library

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