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Letter from Phillis Wheatley to Obour Tanner, 21 March 1774

Letter from Phillis Wheatley to Obour Tanner, 21 March 1774

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    Phillis Wheatley writes to her friend Obour Tanner on 21 March 1774 with news of Mrs. Susannah Wheatley's death.  She also sends along five copies of her book, Poems on Various Subjects, which Obour had requested.