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John Clarke-Whitfeld manuscript material
- Title
- John Clarke-Whitfeld manuscript material, 1816
- Author
- Clarke-Whitfeld, John, 1770-1836.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Permit needed | Pforz MS | Schwarzman Building - Pforzheimer Collection Room 319 |
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- Additional Authors
- Stewart, John, active 1806-1816
- Description
- 1 item
- Summary
- · To [?John Stewart, physician and poet] : 1 autograph letter signed : 7 Jan 1816 : (B'ANA 0203) : 1 ¹/₂ pages (single sheet) : from Cam[bridge] : begins, "Having altered my plan in respect to the number of songs &c for my intended publication; and having now determined it shall contain original poetry only (which will render it more valuable to the subscribers) may I request you will favor me with two more little elegant pieces, of the length, and in the style of 'The fair Saracen' & 'O I will yield my heart to thee'? . . . ." Also including: "Last week Lord Byron favored me with three [of] the most elegant pieces of poetry . . . I am waiting with much anxiety for the fulfilment of Mr. Walter Scott's promise . . . ."
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Biography (note)
- John Clarke-Whitfeld, English organist and composer.
- Call Number
- Pforz MS
- OCLC
- 965552481
- Author
- Clarke-Whitfeld, John, 1770-1836.
- Title
- John Clarke-Whitfeld manuscript material, 1816
- Access
- Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
- John Clarke-Whitfeld, English organist and composer.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Stewart, John, active 1806-1816, addressee.
- Research Call Number
- Pforz MS