American poetry -- 19th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Untitled poetry collection
Collection — Folder S1838
Identifier: S1838
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two poems by an unknown author written on Congressional stationary with the blind stamp of Owens and Hurlbut in the upper-left corner. The first poem is five stanzas, with the first as follows:My Dear Col. BushCan't you hushAnd be a little more SteadfastYou are not rightTo go and get tightIn the morning before breakfast
"Recipe for -- to be taken Every morning before breakfast" is...
Dates:
circa 1820s-1860s
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Untitled poetry collection
Will M. Carleton letters
Collection — Folder S0219
Identifier: S0219
Scope and Contents
This collection includes ten letters from Will Carleton in Brooklyn, New York to Horatio King in Washington, D.C. and to Reverend Frederick E. Hopkins in Hamstead, Long Island, New York and Bridgeport, Connecticut, and one letter from Chauncey M. DePew to Rev. Hopkins ranging from 1883 to 1897 regarding concerning speaking engagements, traveling, printed circulars, and attending praryer meetings.
Dates:
1883-1896
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Will M. Carleton letters
William H. H. Johnson diary
Collection — Folder S2188
Identifier: S2188
Scope and Contents
This collection is one small, lined notebook with 48 pages. Mr. Johnson gives measurements for furniture as well as ingredients for stains and varnishes. On pages 38 and 39, he made drawings of what appear to be bunk beds and window seats under decorative window frames. On pages 20 and 21, he wrote a poem entitled "Lilly Dale." Pages 31 to 33 list 19 "General Explanations" for the work done. On page 35 is his poem "Departed Friends," followed on page 36 by his poem "Marian." Two short poems are...
Dates:
1856-1859
