In this note, Perkins describes and summarizes the September 13 1848 Edwin Forrest letter. Perkins also includes that the letter was purchased at Dawson's Bookshop on July 5, 1928.
Hand-addressed envelope made of off-white paper. There is a purple postage stamp on the upper right corner and the return address is typewritten on the top left.
Carman complains at length about on of his accquaintances.The first two pages of the letter are written on "The Vigilantes" stationery, and the remaining pages are written on semitransparent beige paper.
This leather-bound collection includes two letters and a portrait of Carlyle. The leather is trimmed with gold, and the pages have some spots of discoloration.
De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859; Letters; Portraits; Autographs
This leather bound collection includes a signed letter by De Quincey, a transcription of that letter, and a signed portrait of De Quincey. In the letter, De Quincey writes to an unnamed correspondent (possibly a banker or lawyer) on the subject of...
Play by John Dryden dated 1691. Bookplate on inside front cover describes this book as a third edition. It is in fair condition with some discolored pages.
Notes written in pencil on beige paper. Perkins also writes biographical information on Ellery and Huntington taken from Appleton's Encyclopaedia of American Biography. There is some yellow discoloration.
In this letter, Forrest writes discusses with a theatre manager improvements to be made "in your theatre," noting that "the audiences would be increased by increasing their comforts."
Official document conferring upon R.G. Rutherford of the U.S. Volunteers the rank of Major. The document, dated March 13, 1865, is signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M Stanton. Engravings of an eagle and a scene with...
Official document conferring upon R.G. Rutherford of the U.S. Volunteers the rank of Major. The document, dated March 13, 1865, is signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M Stanton. Engravings of an eagle and a scene with...
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968; Empire State Building (New York, N.Y.)
This pamphlet includes a reprinting of Helen Keller's 1932 January 13 letter to Dr. John Finley describing her visit to the Empire State Building. The front cover depicts Keller with her secretary, likely Polly Thompson. A two page spread shows the...
