Finding aid for the Jacob Abbott letter
Title:
Jacob Abbott letter
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879.
Dates:
April 7, 1876
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
Abstract:
 A letter to a friend thanking him for the information on his business and offering assistance.
Identification:
MSS395
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was an American writer of juvenile literature, series and individual books for boys and girls, throughout the 19th century. Congressional clergyman, educator.

Scope and Content

Single sheet of paper found inserted in a copy of his book, A Summer in Scotland. Letter written from Farmington to an unidentified "Dear Sir." Acknowledged addressee's account of "the work you are engaged in" and offers assistance in any way he can.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is a single item.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Persons:

Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.