Short note from Dawson's Bookshop to Perkins. He is informed that Mr Dawson has set out a series of autographs and also that some translations are enclosed with the note.
In this note, Perkins includes biographical information on Foch as well as a description of the envelope. Perkins also includes information of the envelope's purchase at Dawson's Bookshop in July 1928.
Joffre, Joseph Jacques CeĢsaire, 1852-1931; Collecteana files
In this note, Perkins includes biographical information on Joffre as well as a description of the envelope. Perkins also includes information of the envelope's purchase at Dawson's Bookshop in July 11, 1928.
This note (which appears to be a draft) contains a summary by Perkins of De Quincey's 1853 January 8 letter, described as purchased from Dawson's Book Shop in February 1924, but has no transcription of that letter.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Collecteana files
Perkin's notes on a folded piece of paper about a letter he owned by Aldrich from 1892. This item was purchased on 1925 April 8 from Dawson's Book Shop.
Collecteana files; Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847
Perkins summarizes the Dibdin letter dated April 20, but does not include a transcription. The letter is described as having been purchased at Dawson's Book Shop, on May 15, 1923.
Collecteana files; Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847
Perkins summarizes the Dibdin letter dated May 2, but does not include a transcription. The letter is described as having been purchased at Dawson's Book Shop, on May 15, 1923.
In this note, Perkins summarizes the June 8 Doddridge letter and includes some biographical information, but does not transcribe the letter. He includes the date of purchase at Dawson's Book Shop as 1929 November 21. The note is written in pencil...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files; Biographical information; Biographical sources
Handwritten description of Adams' letter, including date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as brief biographical information on Adams' life.
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.
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Collecteana files; Biographical information; Moreau, Jean Victor Marie, 1763-1813; Biographical sources
Perkins discusses a letter from Astor to Daschkoff about building boats. There is a very brief biography about Astor and a partial transcription of the letter. Page 4 contains some biographical information on General Moreau. The Astor letter was...
Perkins talks about a letter Astor wrote concerning certain legal matters with which he was having trouble. Perkins translates part of the letter. Astor was worried that the legal matters were going to be much trouble. This item was purchased on...
