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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.189 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1848 |
| Title | Samuel Lover to J.M. Dawson about the reception of one of his poems |
| Date | 23 January 1848 |
| Author | Lover, Samuel (1797-1868) |
| Recipient | Dawson, J.M. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Describes the reception of his poem in New York City and Philadelphia. Discusses Broadway and the New York theatre scene. Affixed to verso is a satirical letter from Dawson dated 25 February 1854 presenting Lover with a diamond ring. |
| Subjects | Poetry Literature and Language Arts Art, Music, Theater, and Film Humor and Satire Marriage Women's History |
| People | Lover, Samuel (1797-1868) Dawson, J.M. (fl. 1848-1854) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Lover was an Irish novelist, artist, songwriter and musician. Dawson was a comedian. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |