John Jay, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 December 1841

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Title:
John Jay, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 December 1841
Description:
Encloses two poems of [Arthur Cleveland] Coxe, "An Ode from Sophocles" and "An Extract from an Unpublished Canto of St. Jonathan." Discusses publication of some of Coxe's minor pieces in The Southern Literary Messenger, and asks an opportunity to revise his sketch of Coxe's life.
Author:
Jay, John, 1817-1894
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
December 29, 1841
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 9, Ms. Gris. 612 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Rufus W. Griswold Papers, 1834-1857
Subjects:
American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors and publishers
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Coxe, A. Cleveland (Arthur Cleveland), 1818-1896
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444b47v
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
This collection was donated to the Boston Public Library by Mrs. Rufus Griswold in 1900.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 612
Barcode:
39999085429098