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to James Thomas Fields

Bryant writes to Fields, editor of the Atlantic Monthly. Transmits a poem, "The Death of Slavery" (GLC01543.02). Remarks that the poem was "meditated a year since but written out within the last few days. I had a good deal of trouble with some of the...

GLC01543.01

The death of slavery

Bryant's poem, transmitted to the editor of Atlantic Monthly with a letter written 5 June 1866 (GLC 1543.01).

GLC01543.02

"They won't propose"

Verse poem written in the voice of a single woman exasperated by her many beaux who appear to court her but never propose. The manuscript is addressed to Montgomery Livingston.

GLC03107.04557

to Edward Moxon

Edits one of Thomas Pringle's poems.

GLC00496.185

to unknown

Delivers an account of her travels. Mentions her respect for Thomas Pringle.

GLC00496.187

to J.M. Dawson

Describes the reception of his poem in New York City and Philadelphia. Discusses Broadway and the New York theatre scene. Affixed to verso is a satirical letter from Dawson dated February 25, 1854 presenting Lover with a diamond ring.

GLC00496.189

to unknown

Apologizes for being unable to attend an introduction to Samuel Taylor Coleridge arranged by the note's recipient.

GLC00496.190

to Thomas Pringle

Discusses the failure of obtaining a pension for Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

GLC00496.193

to Thomas Pringle

Reports travel difficulties from an exciting trip to London. Notes, "if I had staid a week longer I should have been brought back in my coffin." Has been able to write since her return. Mounted (possibly glued) to a single piece of thick, gray paper.

GLC00496.198

to Thomas Pringle

Discusses poetry versus fiction as an art form. Allows his poetry to be used by the Anti-Slavery Society for publication in their periodical.

GLC00496.199

to Robert Howe Gould

Thomas Moore congratulates Gould on the publication of his poetry. Moore discusses his own timidity in publishing.

GLC00496.200

to Thomas Pringle

She thanks Pringle for sending anti-slavery documents and positively critiques his poetry.

GLC00496.203

Cover for Thomas Pringle's collection of autographs

The front cover of an autograph and correspondence album (approximately 80 items) assembled by Scottish poet, Thomas Pringle, with letters from poets, novelists, essayists, and other writers. The letters in this collection were disbound prior to...

GLC00496.207

to Thomas Pringle

Samuel Rogers declines an invitation for a meeting. He expresses concern over the success of an annual publication as well as his ability to contribute quality material. Docket by Pringle explains an ambiguous line regarding aforementioned annual.

GLC00496.214

to Thomas Pringle

Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe thanks Pringle for a book of verse about which he positively critiques. He encourages Pringle to continue cultivating his muse.

GLC00496.220

to R.L.C. White

William Gilmore Simms replies that White's modest request will be easily granted.

GLC00496.223

to William Campbell Preston

Attaches petition for copyright law hoping recipient's political connections can help Simms' interests. Attached to GLC00496.224.02.

GLC00496.224.01

to Thomas Pringle

Discusses his health and the conditions of South American natives forced into slavery. Complains about his past treatment by the Quarterly Review and their offers of meager compensation.

GLC00496.229

to Thomas Pringle

Apologizes for answering Pringle's letter so late and explains his sporadic mail delivery. Writes that he has not sent any poetry since it would arrive too late for "Friendship's Offering" but agrees to have his poetry published in Pringle's Annual...

GLC00496.233

to Thomas Pringle

In this letter, Patrick Fraser Tytler is thanking Thomas Pringle for a book of poetry given to him through Mr. Morehead, a mutual friend. He discusses an upcoming publication which Tytler would be obliged to support.

GLC00496.240

to Ronald

Reply to letter of condolence for Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. Expresses self-pity and adds an inspirational poem page 2. Sees this as a pilgrimage to inner strength. Written on Windsor Castle black-bordered stationery. Leopold, Queen Victoria's...

GLC00496.096

[Autograph of January for Mrs. Allen]

Complete quotation reads, "Laura Bridgman Providence autograph for Mrs. Allen." Bridgman was a deaf, mute, and blind girl, educated by Samuel Howe at the Boston Institution for the Blind, Watertown, Massachusetts, beginning in 1837. Collateral are...

GLC00496.114.01

to Thomas Pringle

Requests a note. Written in Stooke Newington area of London, England.

GLC00496.123

to Thomas Pringle

The letter introduces Henry Morton.

GLC00496.128

[The May sun sheds an amber light]

Poem lamenting a woman's death. Imprint of a crown on upper left hand corner.

GLC00496.134

to unknown

Thanks recipient for book of poetry. Discusses dinner plans with William Wilberforce and Zachary Macaulay. Buxton, Wilberforce and Macaulay were British abolitionists who worked for social reform. The letter also mentions Secretary of State Huskisson...

GLC00496.137

[Portrait of the poet Charles Churchill]

Sketch on album cover.

GLC00496.141

to Madame Baguet

Returns the book "Poesies de Reboul." Includes family news. Clipped autograph of J. Jefferson affixed to back of item.

GLC00496.142

to unknown

Discusses poetry and includes three sonnets.

GLC00496.144

to Mrs. Pringle

Encloses a notice of Thomas Pringle's work that has been published posthumously in a newspaper. Clarke was a printer.

GLC00496.145

to Thomas Pringle

Discusses anti-slavery legislation and Pringle's Anti-Slavery Society.

GLC00496.147

to Thomas Pringle

Discusses abolition debates in Parliament. Preaches about moral freedoms in regard to reason and conscience.

GLC00496.148

to Lady Hesketh

Declines recipient's offer to send salmon to Olney where the price is prohibitively expensive. Discusses local matters.

GLC00496.149

to unknown

Discusses recipient's new colonial appointment and offers advice.

GLC00496.150

to Thomas Pringle

Sending Pringle his book on the life of Robert Burns. Cunningham advises him to ignore what the critics have said. Date inferred from publication of the single volume "The works of Robert Burns," published 1840. Recipient inferred from partially...

GLC00496.151

to Thomas Pringle

Denounces a certain critic as having no genius and no right to judge his work. Sympathizes with Pringle's problems with booksellers.

GLC00496.152

to unknown

Asks to borrow a copy of the volume containing his essay on the Lyrics of Tasso.

GLC00496.156

to Thomas Pringle

Voices concerns over Pringle's lack of correspondence and criticism of Howitt's work.

GLC00496.172

Lithographic letter requesting autograph

Hopes to insert into his private copy of "Poets of America" original drafts or autographic copies of poems by the authors represented in the book. He is also collecting engravings of the authors, and asks his correspondent to send a photograph if...

GLC00496.033.04

The Gentleman's Magazine

Printed for D. Henry at St. John's Gate, London. Includes a fold-out regional map of Boston area and dramatic "Account of the proceedings of the American Colonists Since the passing the Boston Port-Bill," including Lexington and Concord. Also has...

GLC02360

"The Warning"

Satirical poem criticizing attacks on truth and liberty.

GLC03107.05312

The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser. [No. 127 (October 26, 1791)]

One issue of The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser dated October 26, 1791. Founded by David C. Claypoole in 1771 originally as the Pennsylvania Packet. Contains foreign intelligence mainly focused on Russian activities in Europe from the...

GLC00280

M'Fingal: A modern epic poem [New York edition with engravings]

With nine copper-plate engravings. Signed on titlepage: "Soloman Williams'/1795." Collateral to John Adams ALS to John Trumbull, GLC 1228.

GLC00288

A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

First edition printing in original brown pebble cloth. Printed by James Munroe & Co., Boston; New York : George P. Putnam; Philadelphia : Lindsay and Blackiston; London : John Chapman, 1849. Based on a boat trip taken with his brother from Concord...

GLC00326

The soldier's friend; or, hints for the physical and moral welfare of the soldiers of the United States

Published "for gratuitous distribution" by Samuel S. White. Pamphlet is a morale booster as well as a health guide. Page 2 cover has a copy of the poem "Army Hymn" by Oliver Wendell Holmes from the June 1861 Atlantic Monthly. Pages 3-7 has 24 tips...

GLC00267.352

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox's pardon "for the intrusion of a letter on business yesterday morning - I had not heard 'till late in the afternoon of your House being a House of Mourning, or I shou[l]d never have broke in on you at such a season." This is in reference...

GLC02437.05148

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 5 October, which enclosed John Pope's note for eight dollars. Knox sent Carrington a copy of a memorandum on a meeting he had with Pope on 5 October (see GLC02437.05187). Describes Pope as "unhappy in his habits of...

GLC02437.05195

[Diary of William O. Rome]

Autograph manuscript signed. Contain entries dated from 1861 to 1862. Reports on the daily activities of soldiering and camp life. The diary also contains Rome family birth and death records (2 October) and other entries in another hand, including...

GLC03131.09.01

to Crawfurd Livingston re: writing samples

Robert M. Livingston shares some of his poetry and prose with Crawfurd Livingston.

GLC03107.04476

Poems of the War

Written by Philadelphia poet, playwright and diplomat George Henry Boker. First edition copy signed by one of Lincoln's secretaries John G. Nicolay as "Jno G. Nicolay / Sept 19th 1864." Published by Ticknor and Fields. Contains 37 poems, including 4...

GLC00530