Perkins' note on Life of Abraham Lincoln, published originally in both the New York Tribune and the Chicago Tribune. Perkins gives the author of this biography as John Locke Scripps, separate from the biography discussed in other items as authored...
A thirty two page book describing Lincoln's life from birth through to his nomination as candidate for the Republican Party. The paper is cut unevenly and is bound together with thread.
Perkins, Edward H.; Southard, Samuel L. (Samuel Lewis), 1787-1842; United States. Navy; United States. Secretary of the Navy; Letters
In this letter, written in brown ink on beige paper, Perkins informs Hatkins of his orders in reporting for duty and encloses a copy of his letter from Southard dated 1828 June 14. The letter is transcribed in pencil on Page 2 and there is a...
Perkins, Edward H.; Woodbury, Levi, 1789-1851; United States. Navy; United States. Secretary of the Navy; Letters
In this letter, written in black ink on beige paper, Woodbury informs Perkins of his appointment to Midshipman and requests that he confirm that he has received his certificate.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
Beranger begins his letter by lightly mocking his friend's laziness, then goes on to reassure Guyardin that his thoughts are often with him. He remarks that he would like to visit Guyardin. The letter is written on fairly transparent paper, and has...
This letter, written in French, contains Beranger's business arrangements. The letter is written on transparent newsprint paper that is stained on the corners.
Batsford, B. T.; Gibbs, James, 1682-1754; Soldi, Andrea; Radcliffe Library (University of Oxford); Photographs; Portraits; Collecteana files
Black and white photograph of B. T. Batsford's showroom in their London office. The second page is a reproduced portrait of architect James Gibbs by Andrea Soldi in front of his "greatest achievement" the Radcliffe Library in Oxford.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
In this letter, written in French, Beranger tells his friend that he has arrived in Paris. He then asks for his friend's address so he can visit his wife. The letter, written in ink, is written on transparent paper that is stained around the edges...
