Papers, 1835-1863.

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Papers, 1835-1863.

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The first manuscript in the collection is an autobiographical sketch written in 1868 detailing Andrew's conversion to the Swedenborgian faith. In it he describes his attempts to find a suitable church in Boston to no avail. In 1827, he moved to Lancaster, MA and became friends with the Carter family whose members introduced him to the New Jerusalem Church [Swedenborgian]. After reading several doctrines of this faith, Andrews began attending religious services in Worcester, MA and became a member of the society in 1830. The second manuscript in the collection is a journal that was kept by Andrews during a trip to London and Paris from May, 1835 to July, 1836. Andrews had an interesting and amusing writing style, providing frequent comments on the manners and customs of the English. While in London, Andrews contacted William Edward West on June 29, 1835 to ask if he might engrave one of West's paintings. On July 8, he engaged Joseph Goodyear for six months to oversee his engraving work. As a member of London's community of artists, Andrews felt compelled to remark about copyright, classical and modern artists, and his contemporaries; he often made reference to George Cruikshank, Joseph Goodall, and a Mr. Flaxman. Andrews finished his studies in London in March, 1836 and left for Paris. In Paris he engraved a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Andrews left for Boston and home on July 23, 1836. His journal ends on August 5 while he was still at sea.

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Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878

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George Cruikshank was a British artist, social and political caricaturist, and illustrator. From the description of George Cruikshand papers, 1827-1897 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 26507077 English artist, illustrator and satirist. From the description of Album of George Cruikshank Color Prints, 1835. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 48116918 English artist and caricaturist. From the description of ALS : to Dr. Roberts, 1841[?] Feb....

West, William Edward, 1788-1857

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Portrait and figure painter; London, England and New York, N.Y. From the description of William Edward West papers, [ca. 1818-1961]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122333473 ...

Goodyear, Joseph, 1797-1839

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Goodall, Joseph, 1760-1840

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Epithet: of Add MS 32938 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001094.0x00025c ...

Andrews, Joseph, 1806-1873

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American engraver. From the guide to the Joseph Andrews letters, 1839, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Joseph Andrews, a native of Hingham, MA, was an engraver of some note. After serving an apprenticeship under Abel Bowen of Boston, Andrews worked under William Hoogland. In 1835, he made the first of three trips to Europe for the purpose of studying and practicing engraving. After returning to America, Andrews became an outstanding portrait...