Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, August 14, 1878
THF703341 / Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, August 14, 1878
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Artifact Overview
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes, and he made every effort to make his works available. Many admirers wrote to him asking for an autograph or advice. In this letter, Longfellow suggested works by Jane Austen for the daughters of the letter writer.
TRANSCRIPTION:
Cambridge Aug 14
1878.
Dear Sir
But of my own family I
Am nobody's Father Confessor,
and its [let's?] not pretend to say
what people shall read or
shall not read.
I should never think of
putting either Fielding or
Smollett into the hands
of my daughters. Jane Austen
is much safer reading.
Your truly
Henry W. Longfellow
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
14 August 1878
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.4.2091
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 4.25 in
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