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Contains 75 Results:

Ward, Townsend. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 11 November 1856

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 1165
Call Number: MS Gris.
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Philadelphia, P.A. Suggests that "the Society" [Historical Society of Pennsylvania?] would allow Griswold to have engraving made from their Braddock paintings by Weber.

Dates: 11 November 1856

Warden, William Wallace. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 27 December 1852

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 1166
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Cincinnati, (O.H.). Thanks Griswold for his kindness in New York. Has paid Alice Cary for her story; does not know how much to pay Phoebe Cary for a poem. Promises a copy of Pen and Pencil  as soon as the first number appears. Asks for criticism, and advance sheets of new books.

Dates: 27 December 1852

Ware, Anna Maria Katherine. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 12 August [1854?]

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London, (Eng.). Sends part of a "letter to Charles" describing her Atlantic voyage, and urges Griswold to bring his family to Europe.

Dates: 12 August [1854?]

Warren, Angelica (Church). A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 15 May 1855

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New York. Offers to supply material on George Washington. Describes relations of her ancestors with Washington and other prominent men of his day.

Dates: 15 May 1855

Wayland, Francis, 1796-1865. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 1 October 1845

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 1169
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Brown University, (Providence, R.I.). Discusses an article about the affairs of Mr. Cooper and Mrs. [Harriet Beecher] Stowe, which appeared in a New York paper. The publication was wholly without Mrs. Stowe's knowledge.

Dates: 1 October 1845

Wayland, Francis, 1796-1865. D., n.d.

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List of Dr. Wayland's works.

Dates: n.d.

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 16 February 1852

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Washington, D.C. Accepts an invitation to attend the Commemoration of [James Fenimore] Cooper's life and genius.

Dates: 16 February 1852

Weishampel, John F., Jr. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 5 September 1851

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Baltimore, M.D. Encloses a poem [unnamed] for the International Magazine.

Dates: 5 September 1851

Weiss, Susan Archer (Talley), 1835-? A.L. to Edgar A. Poe, 29 November 1848

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Richmond, V.A. Promises to deliver a letter of Poe to Mr. (Mann S.?) Valentine.

Dates: 29 November 1848

Weiss, Susan Archer (Talley), 1835-? A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 17 May 1852

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Richmond, V.A. Inquires about a volume of her poems taken by Mr. Valentine to Griswold for the latter to edit and publish.

Dates: 17 May 1852

Weiss, Susan Archer (Talley), 1835-? A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 4 November 1852

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Richmond, V.A. Inquires a second time about her volume of poems, delivered more than a year ago to Griswold for possible editing and publication. Requests a definite reply.

Dates: 4 November 1852

Weiss, Susan Archer (Talley), 1835-? A.N.S. to R. W. Griswold, 30 May 1853

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Richmond, V.A. Requests Griswold to return her poems to her brother, H. A. Talley, the bearer of the note.

Dates: 30 May 1853

Weiss, Susan Archer (Talley), 1835-? A.L.S. to [Mr. Valentine?], n.d.

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N.p. Sends volume of her manuscript poems for addressee to take to Griswold. Would like him to arrange for her to contribute to some New York journal.

Dates: n.d.

Welby, Mrs. Amelia Ball (Coppuck), 1819-1852. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 30 June 1843

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Louisville, N.Y. Is flattered at Griswold's interest, and asks help in publishing her poems. Encloses a poem, "Pulpit Eloquence," for Graham's Magazine.

Dates: 30 June 1843

Welby, Mrs. Amelia Ball (Coppuck), 1819-1852. A.L.S. to Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Hewitt, 14 November 1850

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Louisville, K.Y. Gave up writing five years ago. Greatly admired Frances Sargent Osgood, and deeply regrets her death.

Dates: 14 November 1850

Wetmore, Henry Carner, 1823-? A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 9 September 1851

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Fishkill Landing, (N.Y.). Wishes to become a regular contributor to the International Magazine. Encloses two articles already printed, including "The Wife" which Griswold may use if he wishes.

Dates: 9 September 1851

Wetmore, Prosper Montgomery, 1798-1876. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 7 June 1847

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New York. Thanks him for book [Philip Pendleton Cooke's Froissart Ballads?] and invites him to visit an institution for the deaf and dumb.

Dates: 7 June 1847

Whelpley, James Davenport. 1807-1872. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 25 March 1852

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New York. Fears that his letter may have seemed rude and insulting to Griswold. If so, he begs forgiveness.

Dates: 25 March 1852

Whipple, Edwin Percy, 1819-1886. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, August 1846

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Boston, M.A. Is eager to see the proofs of Griswold's book [Prose Writers of America]. Gives a biographical account of himself and his work.

Dates: August 1846

Whipple, Edwin Percy, 1819-1886. A.L.S. to R. W. Griswold, 9 March 1847

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 1184
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Boston, M.A. Criticizes Griswold's book [Prose Writers of America]. Thinks his own abilities are overrated. Mentions Duyckinck's new Journal [the Literary World], and Bowen's article against Emerson in the next North American Review. [C.C.?] Felton, not Whipple wrote a previous review of [William Gilmer?] Simms.

Dates: 9 March 1847