Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879; Transcriptions
Typed transcription. Includes a few lines of background and biographical information. A note in Perkins' hand on the back reads: From the stack of Thomas F Madigan, N.Y. dealer. Perkins' date of purchase is also noted on the back as 2 July 1930.
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Booksellers' catalogs; Collecteana files
Seller describes letter as "fine and interesting" and lists price at $50.00. Includes brief transcription of part of letter. Page two contains pencil markings and the date 4 January 1929.
Perkins notes the date of the letter, as well as the address. Perkins also includes biographical information about Bates, such as his stint as a member of Congress and his unsuccessful campaign as a nominee for the Republican candidate for the...
File folder with a cut out of the seller's typed description of Adam's letter to Innes and Clerk taped on the front. Includes partial transcription of letter. Dated on the back.
Martin, Homer D. (Homer Dodge), 1836-1897; Transcriptions; Biographical information; Biographical sources; Collecteana files
Notes written in pencil on yellow paper. Perkins includes biographical information from both the Encyclopedia Brittanica and the Dictionary of American Biography.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Booksellers' catalogs; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Collecteana files
The seller describes Beranger's letter "charming and witty" and includes an excerpt in French. This description is typed on newsprint paper in purplish ink. It is cut in an irregular shape.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Collecteana files; Biographical information; Biographical sources
Perkins makes a list of Beranger's letters and basic information about them. He also includes some biographical information about Beranger on the last page. Perkins' notes are written in pencil on yellow paper.
