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Papers of Francis Scott Key, Accession #6949-a, Clifton Waller Barrett Library of American Literature, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
This collection was acquired through deposits by Clifton Waller Barrett on December 17, 1963 and January 26, 1965. The items were changed to gifts on July 1, 1991.
This collection consists of 10 items, chiefly correspondence and manuscripts of Francis Scott Key.
The collection is arranged in two series. Series I contains manuscripts, and Series II contains letters.
Page from the album of Sarah Gayle with autograph verse by Francis Scott Key, Sarah Gayle is the nine-year-old daughter of John Gayle, Governor of Alabama and his wife, Sarah.
Extract from Miss Koonegay's album containing poem by Mrs. Sarah Gayle to Francis Scott Key and his poem in reply, extract from Mrs. Gayle's journal concerning the poems.
Poem to Miss Sarah Gayle beginning "Thine hand fair little maiden! ..."
Poem begins "Cheek of rosier hue ...," Octavia Walton mentioned in last line may have been recipient.
begins "Dear Isabella! could our grief ...," a lament over the death of a woman, Isabella's virtues and charms are set forth at some length.
Key sends letter by Lieutenant Stockton to Rev. Andrus in Africa relative to the colonization in Africa (eventually Liberia). Both "Rev. Andrus" and "Rev. Joseph Andrews" are written on address side and both are found in books on Liberia.
Key advises Davis that his fee for the case just completed is $100, includes J. Davis' reply in which J. Davis sends the money and gives information on another case for which he wants representation by Francis Scott Key, J. Davis' reply on back.
Key writes concerning the recipient of the letter who was rejected by the Senate for an appointment, indicates that he expects Roger Taney's appointment also to be rejected.
Key writes regarding proposed publication of volume he would like to write on criminal law, includes an outline of the proposed contents, asks Dr. J. K. Mitchell to make inquiries of publishers regarding acceptability of such a volume.
Key writes from Montgomery Court House that he has brought his girls to Miss Judge's school, gives information about this Quaker school.