Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
Dates
- Existence: 1807 - 1892
Biography
John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings, as well as his 1866 book Snow-Bound.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John Greenleaf Whittier letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 851231.1
Mss 851231.1
Date(s):
1851-03-31
Abstract
In English.
John Greenleaf Whittier letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 861256
Mss 861256
Date(s):
1861-04-06
Scope and Contents
Letter from John Greenleaf Whittier in Amesbury to Amos Tuck in Boston in which he recommends R.T. Davis for the post of consul at Buenos Aires.