Mercy Otis Warren Papers, 1709-1841 » II. Correspondence, 1709–1841  

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This series consists of letters and copies of letters written in the years 1709-1841. The bulk of the correspondence is heavily concentrated in the years 1772-1800. Most of the papers are arranged chronologically. The microfilm edition includes four topical targets: 1. "Mercy Warren to Winslow Warren," including "Letters containing many of the most remarkable Events from the memorable AEra of the Stamp Act, 1765, to the Commencement of Hostilities between Great Britain & the American Colonies, 1775"; 2. "Mercy Warren to Winslow Warren," including "Letters containing many of the most remarkable Events from the memorable AEra of the Stamp Act, 1765, to the Commencement of Hostilities between Great Britain & the American Colonies, 1775"; 3. "Mercy Warren to John Adams," including "Remarks & Observations in reply to ten Letters received by Mrs. Warren from John Adams, late President of the United States" and a notebook containing letters from Warren to John Adams, 16 July-27 August 1807; and 4. "Poems," containing 52 pages of Warren's poetry.