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Poem: To Despair [May, 1786]

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Title
Poem: To Despair [May, 1786]
Names
Smith, Archibald Howland (Forger)
Collection

Forgeries collection

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1890 (Approximate)
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 1045
Topics
Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 -- Forgeries
Genres
Manuscripts
Poetry
Notes
Citation/reference: Listed in Lenox Library annual report for 1891, title from entry.
Type of Resource
Text
Languages
English
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b12361319
MSS Unit ID: 1045
Photo Order: 61552
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): e3793290-dfdd-0137-ae3e-0031b87e3917
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1890: Created
  • 2019: Digitized
  • 2026: Found by you!
  • 2027

MLA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Poem: To Despair [May, 1786]" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1890. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/7dcbb1a0-e791-0137-5e38-0527da445d9e

Chicago/Turabian Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Poem: To Despair [May, 1786]" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed September 15, 2026. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/7dcbb1a0-e791-0137-5e38-0527da445d9e

APA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1890). Poem: To Despair [May, 1786] Retrieved from https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/7dcbb1a0-e791-0137-5e38-0527da445d9e

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Poem: To Despair [May, 1786]