Item 96: Letter from Nathaniel P[arker]. Willis to Hendrick B[radley]. Wright, 1864 June 17.
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 96
Dates
- Created: 1864 June 17.
Creator
- Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
7 ⅞ in. x 5 ¼ in.
Transcription:
June 17/64
My dear friend
To come to you, from this city of vile sights & viler scents, would be indeed an escape, & the frank generosity of your invitation tempts me exceedingly. But, unfortunately, I am the sole drudge of our editorial chairs, and, with all the Sabbath I can make, I go to my wife & children at Idlewild.
Hoping to soon get you by the land, somehow, somewhere, let me beg you to forgive the brevity of this note, & write myself, once more. Yours gratefully & faithfully
N.P. Willis
Hendrick B. Wright Esq.
Description:
This is a letter from Nathaniel Willis to Hendrick Wright on June 17, 1864. This letter discusses Willis being in a city and hoping to return home, and also hoping to see Wright. The recipient of this letter, H[endrick] B[radley] Wright, was born in Pennsylvania in 1808. Wright would go on to study law and serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Later in his life he voiced his opinion on labor concerns and in 1871 Wright wrote a book on it.
Creator
- Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867 (Person)
Repository Details
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