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1. John Sterling letters to the Fox family. 1840-1844
- Creator:
- Sterling, John, 1806-1844
- Call Number:
- OSB MSS 143
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1
- Image Count:
- 135
- Abstract:
- Collection primarily of letters, and copies of letters, by John Sterling to members of the Fox family in the last four years before his death, mostly on social, philosophical, and religious subjects. The four letters in Sterling's hand are to Anna Ma...
- Description:
- John Sterling (1806-1844) was a writer, curate, and poet. Diagnosed with consumption, or tuberculosis, in his twenties, he resigned his position as curate of Hurstmonceaux and devoted himself to writing. His works include the historical novel Arthur...
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain., Falmouth (England), and Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Barclay, 1817-1855., Fox, Caroline, 1819-1871., Fox, Anna Maria., Fox family., Sterling, John, 1806-1844., and Sterling family.
- Subject (Topic):
- Bereavement, Death, Social aspects, English literature, Tuberculosis, Intellectual life, Religious life and customs, and Social life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > John Sterling letters to the Fox family. 1840-1844