Letter book, 1818-1819.

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Letter book, 1818-1819.

Autograph copies of letters written by Everett to various family members and friends, including several to Harvard president John T. Kirkland, chiefly concerning Everett's travels in Italy. He gives detailed descriptions of various important landmarks and buildings, especially in Rome. He also describes meeting Letitia Bonaparte and discusses various plans for adding to library collections in Boston.

1 v. (.16 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8243806

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