Finding aid for the Washington Irving note
Title:
Washington Irving note
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
Dates:
undated
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
Abstract:
 Handwritten note unsigned, to Lord and Lady Dover(?) asking excuse from dinner due to illness.
Identification:
MSS369
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Washington Irving

Washington Irving was an American author, best known for short stories "Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," and historical biographies. He wrote under a pen name for the Morning Chronicle and then moved to England in 1915 where he began his famous novels under his own name.

Scope and Content

Handwritten note unsigned, to Lord and Lady Dover(?) asking excuse from dinner due to illness. It is dated 20 June with no year.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is a single item.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Authors.

Persons:

Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.

Preferred Citation

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

Processing Information

Stephanie Smith Oct. 08