Autographs; Letters; Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881
In this short letter dated February 28, 1861, Disraeli writes that he will be able to meet the correspondent's friend at three o'clock on Saturday, but will be out of town at a later date.
In this letter, written in ink on L.C. Page & Company stationery, Carman informs Way that he will be sending him a copy of his latest work, then discusses plans for his vacation.
Pirates; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Letters; Watermarks
Adams writes about a business venture for pirate ship bounty. Letter is marked as a private. It notes that DeGrand may be keeping information from Adams. Markings on left margin. Two middle pages are blank. Address written on page 4. Watermark on...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Booksellers' catalogs; Collecteana files
Typed description; seller describes letter as "fine and interesting" and lists price at $35.00. Includes brief transcription of part of letter.
In this letter, written in ink on lined paper, Child writes to her brother about how they have not seen each other in a while, then shares her concerns about her husband's health.
In this letter, written in ink on off-white paper, Corbett thanks Jefferson for his visit. She also mentions a mutual acquaintance. There is an illustration on the first page.
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.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; United States. President (1869-1877 : Grant); Letters; Stuart, George H. (George Hay), 1816-1890
In this letter, written in dark brown ink on off-white paper, Stuart acknowledges the receipt of a check for five hundred dollars for the "Grant Testimonial."
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files
Handwritten description of and commentary on Adams letter, including approximate date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as partial transcription. Perkins notes that this letter was written while...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files
A file folder with Perkins' notes on a Christmas card that was sent out from Merrymount Press and a letter from John Quincy Adams. A picture of Adams' mansion is in the card.
