Benjamin S. Lyman., 08/24/1853-08/24/1853

File — Box: 3, Folder: 16

Identifier: 68049

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

08/24/1853-08/24/1853

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

ALS (dated 8/24/1853, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Benjamin S. Lyman. Reference to rooming arrangements. Also regarding meeting Ralph Waldo Emerson: "...I feel much obliged to you for your invitation to go to Mr. Emerson's; but probably failing to appreciate properly the opportunity of becoming acquainted with the great man, I beg leave to decline your offer...Possibly however, when the time comes, I shall feel inclined to accompany you to Concord to see a great many things I never yet saw. I have never yet read any of Mr. Emerson's works & naturally feel less interest in seeing him than you who have both read & admired him..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LYMAN, BENJAMIN S. - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANK B. 1853 (08/24): Autographed Letter

EMERSON, RALPH WALDO - REFERENCE BY LYMAN, BENJAMIN S. 1853: Autographed Letter