Letter to Mrs. Simon Brown, 1855
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of a letter written in 1855 by Henry David Thoreau to Mrs. Simon Brown.
Transcription of the letter:
Concord Feb. 29th '55
Mrs. Brown,
Dear Madam,
Though I failed
to recognise you last eve-
ning in the dusky entry,
I assure you that I
have not forgotten a
pleasant call which
I made at your house
some years ago.
Yrs truly
Henry D. Thoreau
[Please note: The date is wrong, as there was no February 29 in the year 1855.]
Dates
- 1855
Creator
- From the Collection: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu