Andrew Jackson Downing letter to Miss Garrettson, 1838 September 19

Summary

Creator:

Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852

Date:

1838 September 19

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 letter)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Andrew Jackson Downing letter to Miss Garrettson, ms386, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated Newburgh, September 19, 1838, to "Miss Garrettson," signed "A.J. Downing," regarding the New York Horticultural Exhibition on September 29, 1838, and asking her to tell Freeborn Garrettson and Edward P. Livingston of the exhibition.

Biographical / historical:

Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-1852) was an architect, gardener, author and nursery owner.

For further information, see the article "Andrew Jackson Downing" at Encyclopaedia Britannica online.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Horticultural exhibitions -- New York (State)
Correspondence

Names:

New York Horticultural Exhibition (1838 : New York)

Preferred citation:

Andrew Jackson Downing letter to Miss Garrettson, ms386, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.