This letter, from Washington Irving (1783-1859) to the Scottish-born painter George Harvey (c. 1806- c.1876), dated November 23, 1835, contains descriptions and drawings of Irving’s “cottage,” which eventually become known as Sunnyside. There is discussion of the gables, windows and the architectural details of one of the bedrooms. The comments in the letter reflect Irving’s cosmopolitan background.
| Title | Washington Irving Letter to George Harvey, Boston, MA, November 23, 1835 |
Format | Manuscript |
| Repository | Historic Hudson Valley | Number of Images | 4 |
| Collection | Manuscript Collection | Dimensions | 8" x 8 " |
| Call Number | Transcription | Yes | |
| Creator | Washington Irving | jpeg File Name | letter1-4.jpg |
| Creation Date | November 23, 1835 | tif File Name | letter1-4.tif |
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