Item 20: Letter from G[eorge] W[ashington] C[ullen]. to [George Dashiell] Bayard, 1854 July
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 20
Dates
- Created: 1854 July
Creator
- Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Excellent
Measurements:
7 in. x 4 ⅜ in.
Description:
This is a letter from George Washington Cullum to George Dashiell Bayard in July of 1854. Cullum is saying in this letter that they’re enjoying Newport and they like the weather, “it is simply Heaven.” Cullum was born in New York in 1809 and became an engineer, writer, and soldier who fought during the Civil War. After Cullum retired from the U.S. Army, he served as vice president of the American Geographical Society. The recipient of this letter, George Bayard, was born in New York in 1835. Bayard served in the United States Army during the Civil War fighting on the Union side. Within the letter, Cullum mentions being in Newport, and the breeze, sea, and shore. This likely places him within Rhode Island. At the time, Cullum was involved in New England, specifically serving within the Massachusetts Historical Society. Additionally, Cullum mentions Phi Beta Kappa, which is the earliest known honor society dedicated to excellence within the liberal arts and sciences. Due to Cullum’s involvement in different organizations, he became acquainted with Alexander Longfellow, a well known topographer. Additionally, Cullum notes that another party, an unnamed “Tuckerman,” an associate of them is present with him. This may be Lucius Tuckerman, a fellow of the American Geographical Society.
Location:
Newport, Rhode Island
Transcription:
Newport July 1854:
Dear Bayard with memory tales.
I shall stay here for the present unless the great Kensett comes, and endorses me: It is too hot elsewhere. Here it is simply Heaven. Beside, I am building the lofty rhyme for the “Brown”. Phi Beta Kappa. You have already taken that step -
Longfellow is at Newport and will not come here, at present Tuckerman, our illustrious associate is breathing their salubrious breezes,
I walk upon the shore and look over the sea “nourishing a youth sublime”!!
Kiss Charles for me,
Your aff[ectionately]
G. W. C.
Creator
- Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu