Correspondence, 1823-1888
Scope and Contents
This series contains 23 letters written by Mary and William Howitt that cover various writing and publishing projects, including Mary Botham Howitt's suggestions for illustrations and William Howitt's discussions on current work with his printer. Other topics from their personal lives include accepting and extending social invitations, their daughter's trip to the Holy Land, and their hope of meeting Alfred Lord Tennyson. Of interest is Mary Botham Howitt's letter to Charlotte Cushman recommending several of William's books, among them Rural life in England, and her translations of Fredrika Bremer's work. Also of interest is and William Howitt's letter discussing spiritualism. Also included in this series is a photograph of Mary Botham Howitt and William Howitt enclosed in a letter, and a photographic print of Mary Howitt alone.
Dates
- From the Collection: 1823 - 1888
Creator
- From the Collection: Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham), 1799-1888 (Person)
- From the Collection: Howitt, William, 1792-1879 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Folders
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically.
About this library
Part of the Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections Repository
