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.
In this letter, written in ink on beige paper, Cobbett mentions Dyckman's impending visit, as well as assures Dyckman that there is no yellow fever in either New York or Philadelphia. The second leaf of the letter is mounted on a piece of paper in...
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Collecteana files
Perkin's notes on a folded piece of paper about a letter he owned by Aldrich from 1892. This item was purchased on 1925 April 8 from Dawson's Book Shop.
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. ...
In this letter, written in ink on off-white paper, Corbett thanks Jefferson for his visit. She also mentions a mutual acquaintance. There is an illustration on the first page.
Darwin expresses disagreement regarding a testimonial for a contemporary, Professor [J-Neth?]. Darwin states his views as to the kind of tribute he deems proper in the circumstances.
De Quincey thanks his correspondent for "disposing of the books" for him, promising more to choose from as he goes through "the whole" of a collection. He notes that it may take him some time, as he works on it "only at intervals of resting from my...
Seller briefly describes who De Quincey is and what the letter is about, calling it an "interesting letter" that includes a "reflection on the honesty of [De Quincey's] publisher, Blackwood." Letter is described as addressed to J.A. Hessey. This...
Off white envelope hand-addressed in ink. There is a red postage stamp in the upper right corner. The envelope's flap is stamped with a design representing Austin Dobson's initials. The front also has a London ink stamp, while the back has two...
In this typed letter to Sterling, Dreiser says of San Francisco that he "never saw a city I liked better, not even Paris." He goes on to suggest that Sterling start a theatre in the city, ending his letter with "Why not?"
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Shaw’s Folly; Letters
Aldrich is pulling his story, “Shaw’s Folly” because he thinks too much revision is required. Aldrich believes that Gilder criticized the story incorrectly, and that he did not say his real feelings about the story.
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.
