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- John Armstrong letter to Major Theophilus W. Smith, 1813 April 8
- Armstrong, John, 1758-1843; Smith, Theophilus Washington, 1784-1846; Letters
- 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.
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- John Hope Franklin letter, 1948 January 19
- Franklin, John Hope, 1915-2009; Letters
- In this letter, Franklin writes to a Mrs Lyman, expressing gratitude for her remarks on his books "From Slavery to Freedom."
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- Advertisement for "The Truth About Frémont: An Inquiry"
- 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.
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- John Jacob Astor letter to Andrew Daschkoff, 1813 April 5
- 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...
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- John Dahlgren letter, 1864 May 17
- Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870; Letters
- Letter written in dark brown ink on off-white paper.
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- John Jacob Astor letter to Peter Smith, 1797 May 8
- 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...
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- John Taylor Gilman letter to Daniel Gilman, 1794 April 3
- Gilman, John Taylor, 1753-1828; Letters
- In this letter to his brother Daniel, Gilman mentions that he is "of the Opinion that the Embargo will have a happy Tendency to the benefit of our Country"
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- Perkins' note on John Taylor Gilman letter dated 1794 April 3
- Gilman, John Taylor, 1753-1828; Collecteana files
- Perkins' note on 1794 Gilman letter. Includes transcription, biographical information, and purchase information.
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- Seller's information slip on John Taylor Gilman letter
- Gilman, John Taylor, 1753-1828; Booksellers' catalogs; Collecteana files
- Clipping describes 1794 April 3 John Taylor Gilman letter as "highly important historical letter" and includes a quoted excerpt.
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- John Taylor Gilman portrait
- Gilman, John Taylor, 1753-1828; Portraits
- Unsigned reproduction of a portrait of John Taylor Gilman. Mounted on off white paper.
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- Perkins' note on Commission for Abraham Millet dated 1800 January 27
- Jay, John, 1745-1829; Collecteana Files
- Perkins provides a summary and transcription of the document, as well as brief biographical information on John Jay. Purchase information is also included.
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- John Jay letter
- Jay, John, 1745-1829; Letters
- In this letter addressed to a Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge, Jay discusses a potential pardon. He informs his correspondent that he is "in this case, and at this time" unable to grant the pardon for reasons enumerated in a separate letter to...
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- John Keats letter, 1819 November 2
- Keats, John, 1795-1821; Letters
- Letter from the poet to William Haslam. Keats writes to his friend concerning a debt of "very long standing." A faded ink stamp on the dates the letter as 1819. The letter was written during Keats' stay at Wentworth Place.
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- File folder with Perkins' notes on Adams' letter to DeGrand dated 1817 September 28
- 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.
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- John Lavery letter, 1903 October 25
- Lavery, John, 1856-1941; Letters
- Short letter written in black ink on cream colored paper.
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- John Seymour Lucas letter to William Heinemann, 1903 November 12
- Lucas, John Seymour, 1849-1923; Letters
- In this letter, written in black ink on beige paper, Lucas thanks Heinemann for a copy of a recent publication and praises his work.
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- John Masefield letter to Nicholas
- Masefield, John, 1878-1967; Letters
- In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Masefield informs Nicholas that he has received his play and will read it soon.
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- John Masefield letter to Robert McCheyne, 1912 November 19
- Masefield, John, 1878-1967; Letters
- In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Masefiled thanks McCheyne for positively reviweing his poem. The letter is torn and there is some discoloration on the back.
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- John Stuart Mill letter to G. Rankin, 1868 July 4
- Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873; Letters
- In this letter, written in dark brown ink on off-white paper, Mill comments on an edit that was made on one of his works.
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- John S.C. Stevens letter to Dr. Stebbins, 1893 March 15
- Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873; Letters
- In this letter, written in grey ink on off-white paper, Stevens gives Stebbins the Mill letter addressed to his late friend Rankin.
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