Burr responds to a letter he received on 21 November. Burr indicates that he has enclosed amendments to the Constitution. The letter is written in ink on beige paper that has a few discolored holes in it.
Lincoln photograph taken from the New York Times and subtitled: "A forgotten portrait of Abraham Lincoln emerges from the dead-letter office of the Postoffice Department."
Newspaper clipping published on the occasion of Admiral Jellicoe's death, recounting key poimys of his involvment in World War I. A note written in pencil denotes that article as one from the New York Times.
Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890; Collecteana files
A short pamphlet advertising the book of the same name by Ernest Wiltsee. The main focus of the book is the "California activities of John Charles Frémont" and resultant "unending controversy" that Wiltsee hopes to clear up.
Collecteana files; De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859; Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Clipping of an advertisement for two De Quincey letters, including the 1853 January 8 letter found in this collection. Reverse side advertises four Charles Dickens letters.
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; United States. Secretary of the Treasury
Hamilton orders that the losses of British vessels as a result of French privateers be calulated. The order is typed on off-white slightly torn paper and is signed in dark brown ink.
Harmsworth, Alfred Charles William, Viscount Northcliffe, 1865-1922; Letters
In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Harmsworth offers Heinemann words of encouragement about his work. There are edits made in blue pencil.
In this letter, typed in black ink on white paper, Nevins thanks Burns for relaying a message and confirms that he will try to attend a meeting. There are edits made in blue ink.
Bierce compliments his daughter's pictures and offers to buy her drawing books. He then talks about how much he missed her on Thanksgiving, and how he hopes she has a lovely time in San Francisco.
