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William J. Clarke., 07/04/1854-07/04/1855

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Identifier: 67902

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Please note that correspondents often mention acquaintances or other individuals but will not provide their complete names. When known, the full name is given in parentheses. Also, in the case of the Clarke family, one A.K. Clark signs her name without the 'e' although it is likely that she is a member of the Clarke family. She also cites (her husband?) inconsistently as 'Mr. Clark' or 'Mr. Clarke.' Descriptions for each letter will use the spelling that the correspondent has used.

Dates

  • 07/04/1854-07/04/1855

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

ALS (dated July 4, 18?, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from William J. Clarke. References include: Clarke's ordination; life in South Hingham; his wife Martha; seeing Barker (Stephen Barker); prospective visit to Concord; reading material including works by Margaret Fuller; King (Starr King?) who treated Clarke "very nobly - very handsomely"; envy because of Sanborn's "rich associations" with such men as Parker (Theodore Parker), Emerson, Channing (William Ellery Channing), and Alcott (A. Bronson Alcott).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CLARKE, WILLIAM J. - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 18? (07/04): Autographed Letter

BARKER, STEPHEN - REFERENCE BY CLARKE, WILLIAM J. 18?: Autographed Letter

KING, STARR - REFERENCE BY CLARKE, WILLIAM J. 18?: Autographed Letter

FULLER, MARGARET - REFERENCE BY CLARKE, WILLIAM J. 18?: Autographed Letter

PARKER, THEODORE - REFERENCE BY CLARKE, WILLIAM J. 18?: Autographed Letter

EMERSON, RALPH WALDO - REFERENCE BY CLARKE, WILLIAM J. 18?: Autographed Letter

CHANNING, WILLIAM ELLERY - REFERENCE BY CLARKE, WILLIAM J. 18?: Autographed Letter

ALCOTT, A. BRONSON - REFERENCE BY CLARKE, WILLIAM J. 18?: Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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