Nathaniel Hawthorne letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 840215
Mss 840215
Description
Three-page letter from Nathaniel Hawthorne in Boston to John L. O'Sullivan in Washington, D.C. in which he states, in reference to a clerkship offered him through Sem Pierce, that he does not like being an office-holder, but will confer with Pierce on the matter. A clipped signature of Hawthorne, from the Rugg autograph collection accompanies letter as well as a typed note.
Dates
- 1840-03-15
Creator
- Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 (Author, Person)
- O'Sullivan, John Louis, 1813-1895 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 envelope) ; 25 cm
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
In English.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository