In this note, Perkins describes and summarizes the September 13 1848 Edwin Forrest letter. Perkins also includes that the letter was purchased at Dawson's Bookshop on July 5, 1928.
Perkins' note on the Edmund Kean letter dated 1823 September 4. Includes a transcription of the ltter as well as a short summary and purchase information. Perkins describes the letter as "one page, inlaid".
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...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Booksellers' catalogs; Collecteana files
Typed description; seller describes letter as "fine and interesting" and lists price at $35.00. Includes brief transcription of part of letter.
Seller describes Caroline's letter as "[a] rich, revealing letter from a young American Victorian in love." Seller also notes that the letter came from Marjorie Freeman.
Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910; Letters; Letterheads
In this letter, Metcalf expresses his desire to read Clemens' work, but, like many newspaper men, cannot afford it. The letter is written in ink on lined paper. On the back, Clemens, better known as his pen name Mark Twain, replies that he will...
In this letter to George Sterling, Dreiser discusses his upcoming visit to San Francisco, and asks if his friend would like to accompany him to an event so that he won't "feel quote alone + quite a fool." The text of this letter is written...
