William Gilmore Simms (1806-1870), Woodlands, South Carolina to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker

Containers:
Box 53, Folder 11
Scope and content:

Is now at plantation, Discusses Campbell's (probably Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England, from the earliest times till the reign of King George IV). Writer must makes a living. Review cannot get or afford a proof reader. Discusses work of Dr. Lynch and of Hammond delivered before Columbia College. Has written Indian story. Has given to printers Sabbath Lyrics and Father Abbot.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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