A Guide to the Papers of Henry Giles 1855-1864 Giles, Henry, Papers, 1855-1864 8581

A Guide to the Papers of Henry Giles 1855-1864

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Accession Number 8581

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

8581

Title

Papers of Henry Giles 1855-1864

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

Henry Giles Papers, Accession #8581 , Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Biographical/Historical Information

American clergyman, lecturer, essayist

Arrangement

The collection contains letters to William Rounseville Alger and an anonymous correspondent.

Contents List

Henry Giles to unidentified correspondent. 1855 Dec 10

ALS 2 p.

Giles promises to send a Rochester paper. Asks correspondent to read a report on Richard Salter Storrs' lecture on the times of Ralegh which bear a striking resemblance to H.G.'s paper on the age of Elizabeth. Relates anecdote concerning a narrow escape from death in Buffalo train station.

Henry Giles to William Rounseville Alger. 1859 Jul 20

ALS 4 p.

Giles writes that few demands are made on him by local society and that Alger is his only correspondent. Wishes they could be near one another. Relates an anecdote illustrating his wife's indifference to philosophy. Mentions articles entitled The Plurality of Worlds and The Private Soldier as well as Messrs. Humboldt and Lowell.

Henry Giles to William Rounseville Alger. 1861 Jan 9

ALS 4 p.

Giles acknowledges receipt of Alger's book in sheets and apologizes for not reading it sooner, owing to a Canadian trip. Gives the book his highest raise and claims he is unable to give it justice as a reviewer but promises to write an article about it for the North American Review . Mentions his son of three weeks.

Henry Giles to William Rounseville Alger. 1862 Oct 17

ALS 4 p.

Giles admonishes Alger for addressing him to formally. Expresses thoughts on upcoming lectures. Promises to send lecture tickets to Alger and looks forward to being judged by him "with as much friendliness as rectitude." Relates anecdote concerning the failing memory of Charles John Kean.

Henry Giles to William Rounseville Alger. 1863 Dec 26

ALS 4 p.

Giles wonders why he deserves to wander the wild regions (Hannibal, Missouri) like Cain. Describes at length an encounter with "Bostonianism" during a conversation with a young woman from Wisconsin. Writes about attending the Catholic mass and meditates upon Caholicism, Buddhism, and their many parallels. Doubts his articles will be included in the North American Review .

Henry Giles to William Rounseville Alger. 1864 Jul 19

ALS 4 p.

Giles expresses the great comfort derived from Alger's letters, and mentions receiving letters from John Forster. He discusses his upcoming lectures, their titles, and his method of composition. Reports the latest about his family.

Henry Giles to William Rounseville Alger. 1864 Nov 4

ALS 4 p.

Giles requests Alger's assistance in obtaining a transcriber, and relates handwriting requirements for the transcriber. He discusses one of Alger's sermons and relates his own poor health and emotional state.