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Papers of John William DeForest, Accession #7179-a , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
This collection was given to the Library on May 25, 1965.
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.
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Sends payment receipt for "Experiences in Mount Lebanon" published in Putnam's Monthly .
Requests slight postponement of publication of his Oriental Acquaintance for several additions and polishing. Mentions postponement of European trip.
Agrees to make his Oriental Acquaintance changes in proof and meet original publication date. Discusses his chapter format.
More on proofs and chapter numbering for Oriental Acquaintance .
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."