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Jared Sparks collection, 1825-1860
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This collection contains 25 letters and 1 book that historian Jared Sparks wrote about his work, about historical manuscripts, and about the historian's profession in the mid-19th century.
This collection contains 25 letters and 1 book that historian Jared Sparks wrote about his work, about historical manuscripts, and about the historian's profession in the mid-19th century.
Jared Sparks corresponded with historians and other acquaintances in the United States and England about books and prominent figures in American history, among other subjects. Many letters pertain to his attempts to procure manuscripts written by George Washington and to a proposed publication of Benjamin Franklin's papers. Between 1852 and 1857, Sparks most frequently wrote to bibliographer and antiquarian Henry Stevens. In his final letter, he described Japanese tourists visiting New York City (June 16, 1860). Mary C. Sparks wrote 1 letter to Henry Stevens (on behalf of her ill husband) in March 1855, and Josiah Quincy added a brief note to Sparks's letter of December 30, 1842. The collection also contains a copy of Sparks's Reply to the Strictures of Lord Mahon and Others on the Mode of Editing the Writings of Washington (1852) and a spine from an edition of his Life of Washington (enclosed in October 28, 1858).
For more information on each item, see the Detailed Box and Folder Listing below.
1825 December 30 . Jared Sparks ALS to Hon. Samuel Eddy; Boston, [Massachusetts].
1 page
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Approach to research. Seeking George Washington incoming and outgoing correspondence in governors' papers. "I imagine there are many of Washington's letters among Gen. Greene's papers, which have not been published. The substance of the whole I suppose is in Johnson's life, but I wish to procure all the original letters of Washington. If convenient, will you do me the favor to ascertain, whether there are not such letters, & also, whether there is not much correspondence relating to the Revolution among Gen. Greene's papers." Arrived with: Sparks, Jared. A Reply to the Strictures of Lord Mahon and Others, on the Mode of Editing the Writings of Washington (Cambridge, 1852). Note: Located in the Book Division.
1832 March 31 . Jared Sparks ALS to Thomas Aspinwall; New York [City, New York].
1 page
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
The publishers of the Life of Gouverneur Morris sent Aspinwall two copies. Expects that the first volumes May be republished in London, "They contain much curious matter about the French Revolution." Aspinwall should have already received the 12 volumes of "Diplomatic Correspondence." "I shall return shortly to Boston, & put Washington's Works immediately to press."
1833 December 2 . Jared Sparks ALS to John Vaughan; Cambridge, [Massachusetts].
1 page
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Respecting a book that Sparks has kept "long from the Library" [American Philosophical Society]. Explanation of why he has kept the volume and hopes that he will be permitted to keep it longer. Working on a volume on the life and treason of Arnold.
1839 October 2 . Jared Sparks ALS to Geo. Putnam; Cambridge, [Massachusetts].
1 page
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Wishes to invite the Governor to speak and draw attention to the Normal School at Lexington. "Mr Pierce and Mr Mann think the step will be important."
1842 December 30 . Jared Sparks ALS to Charles S. Wheeler; Cambridge, [Massachusetts].
2 pages
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Regarding German works on Roman History. [Friedrich Christoph] Schlosser. Believes that the Corporation will be interested in translations of works for college textbooks. With Josiah Quincy ANS to C. S. Wheeler; January 1, 1843. Despite Sparks's positive remarks, the Corporation cannot commit themselves on "subjects of this nature."
1843 February 23 . Jared Sparks ALS to W[illia]m C[abell] Rives; Cambridge, [Massachusetts].
4 pages
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Thanks Rives for writing to him and sending a copy of his speech. Supports Rives' "lucid and forcible argument on the [Webster-Ashburton] treaty with a lively interest, and with an entire conviction of the soundness of its principles, & the justness of its conclusions." Is happy with the land acquired by the U.S. and doubted if "we had any good reason for expecting more." Was unaware of the potential importance of the map he found. Discussion respecting the 'red line' Mitchell Map.
1845 June 30 . Jared Sparks ALS to Thomas Aspinwall; Cambridge, [Massachusetts].
2 pages
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Believes that "certain" Boston auctioneers have approached Aspinwall; assures him that he had nothing to do with their contact. "I have thought this explanation necessary to prevent your supposing that their schemes have anything to do with my suggestions to you." Has given Henry Stevens a letter of introduction. "He has a remarkable faculty for finding out and collecting historical materials."
1846 April 2 . Jared Sparks ALS to Mary J. Armstrong [or, Mrs. Montgomery?]; Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1 page
Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Sparks informs Armstrong that he cannot provide her with "autographs of men distinguished in the Revolution," as he returns the originals to their owners. Applications for autographs have been numerous and frequent and his “stock has long been exhausted.” Encloses samples of Washington’s and Lafayette’s handwriting [not present].
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