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James Cutler letter

James Cutler letter

Descriptive Summary

Title: James Cutler letter
Creator: Cutler, James, 1774-1818
Inclusive Dates: 1797 August 10
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms871
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

James Cutler was a printer in Boston. William Sullivan (1774-1839) was a Boston lawyer, Federalist, and author.

Scope and Content

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.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

James Cutler letter, ms871, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Correspondence.
Massachusetts -- Social life and customs -- 18th century.
Sullivan, William, 1774-1839

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Letter, 1797 August 10