Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864; Collecteana files; Biographical information
Perkins describes the letter from Bancroft to Pierce. His notes on Bancroft list Bancroft's accomplishments. He worked with Nathaniel Hawthorne, he held various offices for the United States, Great Britain, Berlin. Page 3 contains notes on an...
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795; Collecteana files; Biographical information
Perkins' notes contain biographical information about Bartlett. For example, Perkins writes that he was a member of congress and signed the Declaration of Independence as well as other things. Perkins also briefly describes that the letter was...
Josiah Bartlett is responding to a letter about a man named Mr. Bull who must have hired out horses to both Bartlett and Langdon. Bartlett complains that the horse he hired died on the journey and instead of Mr. Bull paying Bartlett back, Bull...
Handwritten note by Perkins in pencil on faded, yellowing paper. Perkins lists a series of "letters to living authors" by J.A. Steuart, including one to Andrew Lang, which he then transcribes.
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.
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893; United States. President (1877-1881 : Hayes); Letters
In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Hayes writes to strengthen the diplomatic bonds between China and the United States of America.
Hamilton, Elizabeth; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; United States. Secretary of the Treasury; Transcriptions; Biographical information; Collecteana files
Perkins' notes written in blue ink on white paper. There is a transcription as well as some biographical information.
In this typewritten letter, Harper informs Perkins that he has sent a copy of his privately printed book. The letter is typed with blue ink, signed in black ink, and the top and bottom edges are torn.
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...
