In this letter, written in ink on blue paper, Carman talks about how he rarely goes to New York City, then compares the east coast with the west coast.
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...
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?"
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911; Letters
In this letter, Gilbert writes to his correspondent that he "can give you information on the subject of your letter" and goes on to say that "I venture to think that this microscopic investigation into the [...] private lives of the public men is...
Short letter by Keene inquiring after a way to contact a common acquaintance ("Pope goes off with the speakers for Grant ... Do you know where they are, we could get a telegram to him perhaps from there"). She also mentions that she will give her...
Andrew Lang letter proposing a series of articles on "unsolved puzzles in times past." Lang goes on to list several such puzzles or mysteries to be written on, each article being about 4000 words in length. A note has been made in blue pencil at...
Le Gallienne writes to James A. Jenkins, saying there was "really no reason for your writing so hysterically in regard to your account." Le Gallienne goes on to say he will endeavor to make full "or at least most" payment more punctually next time.
In this letter, William Herndon responds to a request for correspondence between President Lincoln and himself, enclosing one such letter. Herndon then goes on to describe his memories of President Lincoln.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
Beranger begins his letter by lightly mocking his friend's laziness, then goes on to reassure Guyardin that his thoughts are often with him. He remarks that he would like to visit Guyardin. The letter is written on fairly transparent paper, and has...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Translations; Collecteana files
Beranger begins his letter by lightly mocking his friend's laziness, then goes on to reassure Guyardin that his thoughts are often with him. He remarks that he would like to visit Guyardin. There is also a translation of a letter to a Mademoiselle...
