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Papers of Anne Grant, Accession #7369-a, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
Scottish writer who spent part of her childhood in the United States.
Seven letters from Anne Grant to various recipients.
Chronological.
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.
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.
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.
A letter of introduction for Mr. and Mrs. Gray of Boston.
Letter of invitation to a young American woman to visit Scotland. Mentions her cousin Anne, Mrs. Drysdale and George.
Grant extends an invitation to dinner. Mentions John.
Grant sends a note regarding hunting on an estate. Mentions Mr. Govern.