Louisa May Alcott letter to Elizur Wright, approximately 1864 January 5

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: Vault MSS 503 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 2

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Scope and Contents

Contains a letter and envelope from Louisa May Alcott to a "Mr. Wright." The letter indicates Alcott's close relationship with Elizur Wright and his large family; she implies that for a time she boarded with him, and refers to herself as a "literary spinster," and also makes reference to her uncle Samuel Joseph May. Dated January 5, approximately 1864.

Dates

approximately 1864 January 5

Conditions Governing Access

Originals restricted. Photocopies available for public use.

Conditions Governing Use

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