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A. Calderon de la Barca letter
Four-page letter from A. Calderon de la Barca in Madrid to George Ticknor, expressing profound grief over the untimely death of William Prescott. Mentions Lucas Alaman and Frances Calderon de la Barca.
A. Feder letter
Three-page letter from A. Feder in Darmstadt, Germany to George Ticknor in Paris, requesting that Ticknor do what he can to help Frederic Lübbren obtain a teaching position. Wishes to be remembered to Mr. Everett.
Abbott Lawrence letters
Letters from Abbott Lawrence in London to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he has been quite ill, boredom has not set in. Mentions the spirit of reform in Britain, a possible settlement of difficulties between US and Great Britain, European affairs, as well as the slavery question in the US. Also thanks him for books, refers to an exhibition and news of friends and tells him that Webster will be a good secretary.
Achille Charles Leonce Victor Duc de Broglie letters
Five letters from Achille Charles Leonce Victor Duc de Broglie to George Ticknor in Paris and New York in which he mentions the Civil War, and that he entrusts his son's friend to him. Also talks about his arrival in New York, the American elections and comments on European affairs, mentioning Garibaldi.
Adolfo de Castro y Rossi letter
Three-page letter from Adolfe de Castro y Rossi in Cadiz to George Ticknor in Boston, sending Ticknor a copy of his "A History of religious intolerance in Spain." Mentions other works by Castro sent to Ticknor.
Adolphe Louis de Puibusque letters
In English.
Albert duc de Broglie letter
Three-page letter from Albert duc de Broglie in Paris to George Ticknor, thanking him for the kindness Ticknor has shown his son. Mentions Victor's impressions of America and France's difficulties.
Albert Gallatin letter
In English.
Albert Gallatin letter
In English.
Albertine Ida Gustavine, Duchesse de Broglie letters
In English.
Alexander Agassiz letter
Two-page letter from Alexander Agassiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts to George Ticknor, telling him that his father will be sorry to hear of Ticknor's resignation. James M. Barnard might replace him as a museum trustee.
Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt letters
In English.
Alexander Hill Everett letter
Two-page letter from Alexander Hill Everett in Hague to George Ticknor in Goettingen in which he sends news of Mr. Walsh and Mr. Cogswell. Speaks of politics. Enclosure: T. Dobson to publish by subscription an American register.
Alexander Hill Everett letter
In English.
Alexander Hill Everett letter
Two-page letter from Alexander Hill Everett in Boston to George Ticknor in Washington, mentioning happenings in the political world and the literary world. Gives news of friends and declines to defend the editor of "The Patriot."
Alexander Hill Everett letter
In English.
Alexander Hill Everett letters
Letters from Alexander Hill Everett to George Ticknor with comments on American politics and foreign relations and on travels in Spain. References to Washington Irving, George Bancroft, to his brother Edward Everett and others. Also comments on supposed literary exchange between Lord and Lady Byron, following their seperation, as well as discussin Robert Walsh and the founding of the "American Quarterly Review." Also general comments on literary and family matters.
Alfred von Reumont letter
Two-page letter from Alfred von Reumont to George Ticknor, telling him that he wanted to visit him personally to wish him a happy journey, but has been ill. Offers help for Ticknor's library and mentions E. Alberi.
Andrews Norton letter
In English.
Andrews Norton letters
Letters from Andrews Norton of Cambridge to George Ticknor in Woods Hole, MA and Cambridge in which he asks Ticknor for a recommendation of a nurse or a female attendant for Catharine Lecointe who is to return to England. Appreciates Millman's kind words about him (Norton). He will be distributing copies of Miss Baillie's works. Includes letter dated April 5, 1844 to H.H. Milman to George Ticknor.