Letter and poetry to Miss Hattie, 1887 May 16

Letter and poetry to Miss Hattie, 1887 May 16

Bennet, William Baker
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10428/7047
Date: 1887

Abstract:

A letter from W.B. (William Baker) Bennet to Harriet ("Hattie") L. Stevens, dated May 16th, 1887, in Quitman, regarding a recent visit in which he expressed romantic feelings which she did not reciprocate, and promising to honor her request to be "friends." He includes some poetry which he wrote immediately after the visit describing his despair at the change in feelings.

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  • Bennett Collection
    The Bennet Collection houses the personal papers of the Bennet family. This collection, which dates from 1826 to approximately 1986, consists of letters, diary entries, photographs, memorabilia, genealogy notes, and an oration, providing insight into the lives of members of the Bennet family over several generations.

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