Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882) Autograph letter signed. Cambridge MA. Addressed to Hon. Edward Twisleton, May 31, 1871

File — Box: 1, Folder: 32

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Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.

Dates

Creation: May 31, 1871

Creator

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet

Additional Description

Condition

Fine. Very minor foxing in one corner, pin holes in each corner

4 pages, 7"x 4" (8vo)

Transcription

[page 1]

Cambridge May 31 1871.

My Dear W. Twisleton,

I have had the pleasure of receiving the copy of “The Handwriting of Junius”, which you were so good as to send me, and hasten to thank you for your kind remembrance. It is very thorough

[page 2]

investigation of the subject, and as interesting as a story by Edgar Poe, who would have greatly delighted in this book, could he have seen it; The Man in the Iron Mask and the authorship of Junius are conundrums that seem to interest all the world

[page 3]

I was extremely sorry to miss you when I was last in London. I called at your door, but was not fortunate enough to find you, I believe you were out of town. The Alabama claims and so far it seems to have got themselves settled at last, for which I am [page 4]

heartily glad. It moves that great questions as well as small may be settled between nations without the Devil’s game of war. With many thanks and great regard, Yours truly Henry W. Longfellow

Hon Edw. Twisleton