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...
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. ...
Letter written in dark brown ink on beige paper. There are remnant of red sealing wax on the self-cover, as well as a typewritten clipping with biographical information about Meredith.