A Guide to the Letter of Robert Walsh, May 23, 1831 Walsh, Robert, Letter of 8546

A Guide to the Letter of Robert Walsh, May 23, 1831

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Clifton Waller Barrett Library
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Accession Number 8546


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
8546
Title
Letter of Robert Walsh, May 23, 1831
Physical Characteristics
This collection consists of a 4 page letter, ALS.
Language
English

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Preferred Citation

Letter of Robert Walsh, May 23, 1831, Accession #8546 , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was given to the Library on December 17, 1963.

Scope and Content Information

Robert Walsh writes to Miss E. ---- Hoffman, expressing pleasure in corresponding with E. Hoffman, friend and hostess of his daughter, Isabella; describes steamboat trip with six of his children to visit Joseph Bonaparte and tour his classical house and grounds; forwards Bonaparte's regards to Isabella, and shares social news of Philadelphia: balls, music, receptions. Also mentions poetry of [Samuel] Rogers, Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Smith, Miss Ireland, and Miss Chapman.