Unidentified: Lucy / Louy / L.A.L. (Leavitt?)., 02/07/1855-02/07/1855

File — Box: 3, Folder: 77

Identifier: 68112

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

02/07/1855-02/07/1855

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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 2/7/1855, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from his cousin "Lucy" or "Louy." Pencil note on envelope indicates initials "L.A.L.," probably a member of the Leavitt family. Writes to thank Sanborn for sending books including one by John Ruskin. Reference also to attending opera performances including one by Italian soprano Giulia Grisi (1811-69), as well as hearing about a lecture by Henry Ward Beecher on patriotism which she did not attend, and a lecture by George Curtis. Also informs Sanborn of receiving a daguerreotype of Ariana Walker from Helen Moreton.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LEAVITT, LOUY / LUCY? - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1855 (02/07): Autographed Letter

BEECHER, HENRY WARD - REFERENCE 1855: Autographed Letter

CURTIS, GEORGE WILLIAM - REFERENCE 1855: Autographed Letter

WALKER, ARIANA - REFERENCE 1855: Autographed Letter

SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. - CORRES. FROM LEAVITT, LOUY/LUCY? 1855 (02/07): Autographed Letter

RUSKIN, JOHN - REFERENCE 1855: Autographed Letter

GRISI, GIULIA - REFERENCE BY LEAVITT, LUCY/LOUY? 1855: Manuscript