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William Cowper letter to John Thornton
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Signed autograph letter from William Cowper to English merchant and philanthropist John Thornton thanking him for sharing the encouraging opinions of American statesman Benjamin Franklin on Cowper's new book of poetry and discussing the impact of negative criticism by "periodical critics" on his desire to continue write. Letter is signed "Wm Cowper, Olney," and addressed to "John Thornton, Esqr., Clapham, Surry [i.e. Surrey]."
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