James Cutler letter, 1797 August 10
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Cutler, James, 1774-1818
- Date:
- 1797 August 10
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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James Cutler letter, ms871, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a letter from James Cutler to William Sullivan (possibly his brother-in-law?) of Summer Street, Boston. Dated: Petersham, Massachusetts, August 10, 1797. The letter is a friendly letter discussing friends, a theatrical company playing in Boston, Cutler's trip to Petersham and on to Hartford was for reasons of health. He and his wife Hetty (Netty?) were much benefitted by the country air.
- Biographical / historical:
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James Cutler was a printer in Boston. William Sullivan (1774-1839) was a Boston lawyer, Federalist, and author.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
- Names:
- Sullivan, William, 1774-1839
- Places:
- Massachusetts -- Social life and customs -- 18th century.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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James Cutler letter, ms871, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.