Sparks, Jared., 04/30/1855-10/06/1859

File — Box: 5, Folder: 44

Identifier: 79587

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

04/30/1855-10/06/1859

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Conditions Governing Access note

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 4/30/1855 from Jared Sparks to John Gilmary Shea, thanking him for sending a book to him, congratulating him on his recent bit of research, and discussing Sparks' views on missionaries. Also, 1 ALS dated 10/6/1859 from Sparks to Shea, acknowledging receipt of 8 volumes. Sent from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM SPARKS, JARED (1855-9): Autographed Letter

SPARKS, JARED - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1855-9): Autographed Letter