Letter - John James Audubon to Unknown Recipient, 5 October 1836
Entry/Object ID
JJA.1938.410
Description
This is a one page handwritten note concerning high esteem John James Audubon had for Delia Mallory. Transcription is as follows:
"Delia Wellegton Mallory, was a sweet child when first I _________ her on mine knee. It was in Oct. 1820 that that pleasure was granted to me at Cincinnati, Ohio. Now, that a grown Woman she has become, her sparkling eyes evince the same qualifications of the heart never changing and I have visited her this very day as I was want to do when very much younger __________ ________ __________
John J. Audubon, New York
Oct. 5th. 1836"
Below in pencil
"A Hint to Delia, Dear Delia (missing)"
Collection
L. S. Tyler Collection
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Audubon, John James
Date made
1836 - 1836
Place
Location
New York
Notes
Date: October 5, 1836
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