Dana, Richard Henry, 1787-1879

Dates

Existence: 1787 - 1879

Biography

Richard Henry Dana Sr. (November 15, 1787 – February 2, 1879) was an American poet, critic and lawyer.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Richard Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 843230.1

Mss 843230.1

Date(s): 1843-03-30

Abstract

In English.

Richard Henry Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 837454.1

Mss 837454.1

Date(s): 1837-08-04

Abstract

In English.

Richard Henry Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 838205

Mss 838205

Date(s): 1838-03-05

Abstract

In English.

Richard Henry Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 835228

Mss 835228

Date(s): 1835-03-28

Abstract

In English.

Richard Henry Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827419

Mss 827419

Date(s): 1827-07-19

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Richard Henry Dana in Cambridge to Professior Ticknor in Boston in which he inquires about the details of publishing his poems. He can give extracts from Bryant's letter. They can communicate through C.T. Channing. Speaks of Ticknor writing notices for his works.

Richard Henry Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827454

Mss 827454

Date(s): 1827-08-04

Scope and Contents

Letter from Richard Henry Dana to Professor Ticknor in Boston, in which he inquires about progress in getting his poetry published.

Richard Henry Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836651.1

Mss 836651.1

Date(s): 1836-12-01

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Richard Henry Dana to George Ticknor in Paris in which he describes his illness. His classes are going well. Gives news of his family. There is little literary spirits in society. Bryant and Holmes have published more.

Richard Henry Dana letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 842277

Mss 842277

Date(s): 1842-04-27

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Richard Henry Dana to George Ticknor in which he comments on the likeness of Longfellow, Sprague, Bryant, Halleck and himself on Griswold's frontispiece. Griswold made one or two mistakes.