Album containing copies of her letters in verse and other poems, 1844-1858
Scope and Contents
Early entry begins with the text: "For Clara G. Townsend when her mother is sleeping the sleep that knows no waking." Album of copies of her letters in verse and other poems, including "Reflections at Cherry Street Meeting," "An Address to the Jews" (1845), and poems written to her children and husband. She explained in a poem that writing in verse helped her to distill her thoughts.
Dates
- Creation: 1844-1858
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Collection is open for research.
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