Terence Tirowen papers

"His posthumous papers : being for the most part, familiar letters in rhyme written in youth, from the country of his adoption, to kindred in his native land." Each letter of rhyme is preceded by an introduction. The topics include: a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia; the death...

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Main Author: Tirowen, Terence (Creator)
Collection:Terence Tirowen Papers
Collection Number:Am.167
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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520 |a "His posthumous papers : being for the most part, familiar letters in rhyme written in youth, from the country of his adoption, to kindred in his native land." Each letter of rhyme is preceded by an introduction. The topics include: a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia; the death of his aunt, Mrs. Jane Hamilton; gratitude for a gift of slippers; a visit paid to New York; the politics of Ireland; a reception of the Pennsylvania Volunteers by the citizens of Philadelphia following the soldier's return from the Mexican War; hymns written for Trinity Church (Philadelphia) at Christmas; New York politics; and other family sentiments. Handwritten transcript "compiled by one who knew him for the possible entertainment in after years of his daughters, Anna W. and Mary Caroline." 
541 1 |a Purchased by the Library Fund.; 1926 acquired 
650 7 |a Poetry--19th century  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Poetry--Patriotic  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Terence Tirowen Papers  |c Am.167