Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887. Autograph Letter Signed to George Barrell Emerson; Philadelphia, 1844 July 24
File — Folder: 19
Call Number: MS Ch.M.3.2 pt.1
Scope and Contents
Has returned from Westchester prison and almshouse; starts for Baltimore, Washington and Richmond, Va. Excessive floggings with cat at one of the model northern prisons. Has written [Ezra Stiles] Gannett about her article, but it is too long for the Examiner. Asks Emerson to inquire about the North American Review. 1 s. (3 p.) [Former page 41.]
Dates
- 1844 July 24
Creator
- From the Collection: Chamberlain, Mellen (Person)
- From the Collection: Dix, Dorothea Lynde (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 40 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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