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Papers of James Fenimore Cooper, Accession # 6245-k, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
This was a gift to the library on 4 December 1974.
This collection of the additional papers of James Fenimore Cooper includes manuscripts, letters, engravings, prints, letters, notes, clippings and miscellaneous items.
Cooper to Mr. [Gosselin?](French publisher), with drawing of "Templeton" (i.e., Cooperstown as it should be in Red Rover . This is not found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper. .
Cooper to Sarah Heywood Cruger, regarding daguerreotype (of his son?). This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume VI, 54.
Cooper to "My Dear Litte Saidee," regarding social and family affairs. This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume VI, 70.
Print of Cooper, engraved by W.E. Marshall
Engraving of Cooper, house at bottom of engraving
The author of The Spy , by Thomson, missing 3/27/75. In place of this there is an engraving of Cooper "from the original painting of Chapel...1861."
Engraving, "J. Fenimore Cooper," by J.C. Buttre
Poem, begins "and this goes to Saidee." This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume IV, 54.
William Cooper (father of novelist), regarding mortgage.
John Jay to James F. Cooper. This item is not found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper .
Cooper to Messrs. Carey, Lea, and Carey regarding Red Rover, mentions Bradish. This is not found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper .
Cooper to M. Bossange, sending him apples grown in America. This is not found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper .
Invitation. This is not found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper .
Invitation. This is not found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper .
Cooper to Geroge Tyler Bigelow, refusing an invitation to address the Boston Lyceum. Mentions Mr. Everett. This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume III, 285.
Cooper to J. De P.Ogden, legal affairs (involving Ketchum and Comstock). Mentions work on the "History." This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume III, 365.
Cooper to J. De P.Ogden, regarding Ketchum and Comstock legal affairs, English Economy. This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume III, 365.
Cooper to William P. Jones, regarding the cherubs (scuplture) by Greenough. This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume V, 109.
Cooper to Horatio Greenough, introduction for Judge Denis, family affairs. "I weigh 200, look young for sixty, and feel like a boy." This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume VI, 70.
Cooper to Gen. Thomas McCall Cadwalader, invitation. This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume VI, 152.
Cooper to Dr. Freeborn, thanking him for services to Mrs. Cooper. This is found in James Franklin Beard's Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper , Volume VI, 230.
Susan F. Cooper to Miss Jay, lengthy description of J.F.C.'s illness, his confirmation in church, Christitan beliefs. Two months before death.
Susan F. Cooper to..., obituary (newspsper) of Susan
Susan F. Cooper to [W.W. Cooper], geneology.
Susan F. Cooper to [W.W. Cooper], regarding her grandfather.
PAul F. Cooper to W.W. Cooper, geneology
Susan F. Cooper to [W.W. Cooper], regarding edition of J.F.C.'s works.
Susan F. Cooper to "My Young Friend," containing enclosure with strip of paper bearing Cooper's handwriting, from Chapter VII of unidentified Ms re demoisell (Bartoris?).
James F. Cooper to William Sotheby, an invitation.
Document signed by Cooper, with brief biographical newspaper clipping enclosed.
Check signed by Cooper, for $10.00
Receipt signed by Cooper, for $50.00