Harvard University President, Jared Sparks, Autograph Letter Signed
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American clergyman, historian, and educator (1789-1866); president of Harvard University, where he personally established the study of American history. Good association Autograph Letter Signed, “Jared Sparks” , 1p, 8vo, Cambridge, MA, July 11, 1848. He writes to educational reformer Henry Barnard about a "the book sent by Mr. Campbell. Please to accept my thanks for your kindness in forwarding it. I wrote to Mr. Gammell on the subject, supposing you would not know to what address to direct in Boston..."
Mounting trace, 3/4", along top edge, otherwise VG. With fine 12, mo engraved portrait.
"Mr. Gammell" is probably William Gammell, the scholar at Brown University, who wrote for Sparks' American Biographies series, while "Campbell" may be historian Charles Campbell. Henry Barnard was an energetic advocate of public education.
Mounting trace, 3/4", along top edge, otherwise VG. With fine 12, mo engraved portrait.
"Mr. Gammell" is probably William Gammell, the scholar at Brown University, who wrote for Sparks' American Biographies series, while "Campbell" may be historian Charles Campbell. Henry Barnard was an energetic advocate of public education.
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