A Guide to the Papers of Anne Grant 1822-1836, n.d., Grant, Anne, Papers, 1822-1836, n.d. 7369-a

A Guide to the Papers of Anne Grant 1822-1836, n.d.,

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

7369-a

Title

Papers of Anne Grant 1822-1836, n.d.

Physical Characteristics

7 items

Collector

Forms part of the Clifton Waller Barrett Library

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 Anne Grant, Accession #7369-a, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Biographical/Historical Information

Scottish writer who spent part of her childhood in the United States.

Scope and Content Information

Seven letters from Anne Grant to various recipients.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Contents List

Anne Grant to Mrs. Bratley or Bradley 1822 July 1

ALS, 3 p.

Grant comments on recent visits of her correspondent, the Fletchers, and other family matters. Mentions the Booths, Mrs. Hardcastle, the Signet , Mr. Houslitt, Angus Fletcher, two "country cousins," and Mary.

Anne Grant to Felicia Dorothea Hemans 1826 March 23

ALS, 4 p.

Grant praises a book of poetry The Forest Sanctuary sent by the author. Mentions possible publication in America, describes a narrative poem she began 50 years ago, and sends condolences on a death in the family. She briefly mentions Lady Menro, the wife of Sir Thomas, Governor of Madras; Miss Jackson, sister of Judge Jackson of Boston; the French Revolution; Lord Byron; Miss Brown; Mrs. Williams; and Professor Norton.

Anne Grant to Andrews Norton 1829 February 27

ALS, 3 p.

Grant discusses the recent visit of Professor Norton to Scotland and a gift of Mrs. Hemans' poems. She comments on Mrs. Hemans; laments the trials of old age and the loss of friends to death; expresses fond feelings for America and sends greetings to American friends; and discusses recent reading. She briefly mentions the Lowells; Jacksons; Jordonhill; Gaul; the Father of Morni; Lord Byron; Beppo; Mrs. Norton; The Notions of Americans ; Mrs. Baille; Miss Gould; Mr. Ticknor; Mr. Pickering; Brookes; Life of Lord Collingwood ; Journal and Letters of Bishop Heber ; criticism of Lockhart's Life of Burns in the Edinburgh Review by Thomas Carlyle; and Jeffrey.

Anne Grant to Thomas Carlyle 1832 July 3

ALS, 2 p.

A letter of introduction for Mr. and Mrs. Gray of Boston.

Anne Grant to "Margaret" 1836 April 29

ALS, 1 p.

Letter of invitation to a young American woman to visit Scotland. Mentions her cousin Anne, Mrs. Drysdale and George.

Anne Grant to Mary Fletcher n.d.

ALS, 1 p.

Grant extends an invitation to dinner. Mentions John.

Anne Grant to Mr. Wilson n.d.

ALS, 1 p.

Grant sends a note regarding hunting on an estate. Mentions Mr. Govern.