Cornelius Matthews, New York, N.Y., to George Frederick Holmes, Orangeburg, S.C., 1844 November 15
Scope and Contents
Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that "America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.
Dates
- Creation: 1844 November 15
Creator
- From the Collection: Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897 (Person)
- From the Collection: Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850 (Person)
- From the Collection: Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894 (Person)
- From the Collection: Saunders, Robert, 1805-1868 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Language
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository