In this letter, written in grey ink on off-white paper, Newcomb awaits an invitation and plans to send word of his scientific writings in the near future.
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792; Batsford, B. T.; Photographs; Portraits; Collecteana files
Book page with black and white print of Robert Adam portrait, with a description of the portrait. There is also a photograph of B. T. Batsford's office, who owned the piece.
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858; Letters; Sealing-wax; Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848;
In this letter, marked "Private," Benton mentions that he has taken interest in the questions that the recipient of this letter has asked, but cannot answer them himself. Benton advises this person to direct his queries toward Astor. Benton closes...