» Moses (Octavia Harby) autograph album, 1836-1838

July 20, 2016
Uncategorized, Manuscript Collections, Collections

Collection consists of an autograph album presented to Octavia Harby Moses by Aaron Moïse Jr. in 1836, containing poems composed or copied by her friends and relations, including two specifically written on the occasion of her 15th birthday. Several pages are signed by Penina Moïse, but the majority of authors are identified only by a first name or initial.