A series of letters written by L. Maria Child, an American novelist, journalist, and abolitionist, while living in New York City in the late 1840s and early 1850s. The letters provide a snapshot of urban life in the period, covering topics such as art, literature, politics, and social issues. Child's observations and insights are sharp and engaging, and offer a compelling glimpse into a pivotal time in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.