Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930; Biographical information; Collecteana files
A biographical history of Balfour, including his many offices including Prime Minister. His books are listed as well as a quote about him visiting with the American officers of the Great War.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822; Keats, John, 1795-1821; Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861; Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892; Poetry; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Collecteana files
A file folder with American Art Association information on it in black lettering. The tab says Aldrich's name on it. There is a cut out typed description of the letter from Aldrich to Stedman. The back has a red mark with 3 A's.
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.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Collecteana files
A folded piece of paper with Perkins' quick notes about Aldrich's letter to Gilder. Letter was written on 1899 October 27. This item was purchased on 1927 March 23 from Dawson's Book Shop.
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Collecteana files
A folder used formally for holding signatures has a cutout of the typed description of Astor's letter to Sir William Johnson about Johnson's legal papers and the Indian lands. Perkins' notes are on the back.
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.
A thirty two page book describing Lincoln's life from birth through to his nomination as candidate for the Republican Party. The paper is cut unevenly and is bound together with thread.
Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930; Collecteana files
A tiny scrap of thick paper written on in pencil, shortly describing the nature of Balfour's letter to Rideing. Perkins characterizes this letter as an invitation to a party during which "matters literary" would be the topic of conversation.
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Letters
Adams apologizes for not reading McDonald's letter earlier and therefore he was not able to attend a meeting where he was supposed to meet fellow Baltimore citizens. Dated October 26, year unknown. Torn in upper right corner and fixed with tape. ...
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...
Aldrich dispels a rumor about himself. He discusses Shelley and Keats. Aldrich tells Edward of his condition in America, how he is living. Aldrich mentions he has not read Stedman's latest work. And then he talks of his summer and his wife.
Armstrong is giving Smith instructions as to what to do if he would like to receive the title of Deputy U. Master General. He must transmit $5,000 and a certificate he has achieved, Armstrong says.
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Letters
Astor is writing in response to a request for ships to be built for Daschkoff. The requested boats would be nearly impossible for Astor and the other requests seemed too difficult as well. The boat was to go to Russia, carrying the General. A...
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
Astor writes about some sort of trouble with the law that either he or some of his friends are in. He talks of trials and such. Astor seems to be worried that a bill he wants to pass will get rejected. Pages 3 and 4 have remnants of red sealing...
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792; Batsford, B. T.; Photographs; Portraits; Collecteana files
Book page with black and white print of Robert Adam portrait, with a description of the portrait. There is also a photograph of B. T. Batsford's office, who owned the piece.
