Novels and Essays
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Novels and Essays
Description
Hodgdon read a collection of essays and plays titled "The Gleaner" by Mrs. Murray, sister of Gov. Sergeant. He believed it to be on agreeable subjects and worth the money paid for its purchase. Hodgdon sent Craig a novel entitled, "The Monk" which he believed to be deep and dreadful. Request to forward enclosed letter
year created
1799
month created
02
day created
15
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
Samuel Hodgdon
Oavner
Owner
Mrs. Murray
Judith Sargent Muray
Governor Sergeant
sister
author
notable location
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
notable item/thing
volume
books
novel
letter
plays
essays
The Gleaner
The Monk
notable idea/issue
reading
opinions on books
women writers
forward mail
document number
1799021528001
page start
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IAF09 (2 pages) | Collection: James Robertson Papers | 1799/02/15 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Craig | [unknown] | [n/a] |