Archives of American Art

John James Audubon letter to J. L. Alden

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.audujjla
Creators:
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Dates:
1841 January 27
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 p. and typescript (1 p.)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a letter to J. L. Alden, dated January 27, 1841, expressing concern about a remittance due Audubon. Audubon asks that Alden write and remit the money on receipt of the letter and sends his good wishes for Alden and his family, and kindest remembrances for Captain Crocker, his lady, and Mr. Page. Also included is a typescript of the letter.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter, illustrator, ornithologist and naturalist; New York.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2786 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Letter is a photocopy.
Existence and Location of Originals
Location of original unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1954 by Miss Mabel Zahn.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

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Animal painters -- New York (State) Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Illustrators -- New York (State) Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Draftsmen (artists) -- New York (State) Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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