Barclay Harding response to invitation from Queen Victoria, 1847

Summary

Creator:

Harding, Barclay

Date:

1847

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 letter)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Barclay Harding response to invitation from Queen Victoria, ms 1276. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

A handwritten note on elaborate notepaper dated "Philada. May 5th, 1847." The note reads in part : "Mr. Barclay Harding presents his compliments to Her most gracious Majesty the Queen but is unable to accept her invitation."

Biographical / historical:

Barclay Harding was the founder of the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Invitation cards -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Invitations.

Names:

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Barclay Harding response to invitation from Queen Victoria, ms 1276. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.