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Nelson Adkins letter to Captain Pleadwell about Woodworth's letter to Benjamin Thompson (1838), 1945 March 26

 File — Box: Barrett Box Authors Clement Wood-Constance F. Woolson, Folder: 27

Content Description

From the Collection:

The collection contains an invitation to dinner (1829) and two letters describing Woodworth's family life, his poor health, charity benefits on his behalf, and his opinions on politics (Whigs), death and religion. (1837, 1839) Included is a letter from scholar Nelson Adkins to collector Frank Pleadwell discussing Woodworth's 1839 letter. (1945).

There is an addition to this collection which contains an early manuscript fair copy by Samuel Woodworth of his poem, "The Old Oaken Bucket," first published in The Republic Chronicle (June 3, 1818). Business card or bookplate of John Wesley Jarvis, 8 Lispenard Street, New York, on page [1], and the ink notation "Song Jarvis" on page [2]. Text of the poem appears on pages [3] and [4].

Dates

  • Creation: 1945 March 26

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.024 Cubic Feet (6 legal size folders)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States