A Guide to the Papers of John William DeForest 1855-1876 DeForest, John William, Papers of 7179-a

A Guide to the Papers of John William DeForest 1855-1876

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 7179-a

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

7179-a

Title

Papers of John William DeForest, 1855-1876

Physical Characteristics

This collection consists of 6 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of John William DeForest, Accession #7179-a , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was given to the Library on May 25, 1965.

Scope and Content Information

This collection consists of letters, 1855-56, to publishers Dix and Edwards, that discuss the publication and format of Oriental Acquaintance and send a receipt for "Experiences in Mount Lebanon." A letter, 1876, to Mrs. [Johnson T.?] Platt doubts that Frances Burney was only sixteen when she wrote Evelina and gives his opinion on the intellectual maturation of women novelists.

One of DeForest's calling cards is included.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Contents List

John William DeForest to Dix and Edwards 1855 Oct 4

ALS, 1 p.

Sends payment receipt for "Experiences in Mount Lebanon" published in Putnam's Monthly .

J. W. DeF. to D. and E. 1856 Feb 16

ALS, 1 p.

Requests slight postponement of publication of his Oriental Acquaintance for several additions and polishing. Mentions postponement of European trip.

J. W. DeF to D. and E. 1856 Feb 26

ALS, 2 p.

Agrees to make his Oriental Acquaintance changes in proof and meet original publication date. Discusses his chapter format.

J. W. DeF to D. and E. 1859 May 29

ALS, 1 p.

More on proofs and chapter numbering for Oriental Acquaintance .

J. W. DeF. to Mrs. [Johnson T. ?] Platt 1876 Feb 16

ALS, 3 p.

Discusses the age of "the author of Evelina" Frances Burney, which he feels was not 16 but 24 when it was published. Expresses his opinions on women novelists and their maturing intellectually "towards 30."

Calling Card n.d.

1 card