Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908; Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822; Keats, John, 1795-1821; Poetry; Illness; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
This letter is from "Tom." Aldrich denies the rumor that he might take a position at Harper's, describes the quality of his life, then talks about Shelley and Keats. He then discusses his wife's recent illness and his sea voyage, confesses he has...
In this letter, typewritten on personalized stationery, Hoffman writes that she is glad to hear from Jaqua after such a long time, updates him on her life, then asks what he has been doing. She mentions a previous illness and her work. The letter...
In this letter, Abbott expresses her concern for Frances' recent illness, and tells here that Bernard Berenson is ill as well. She also discusses plans to return home. The letter is written on yellowed stationary.
In this letter, Abbott informs Frances of Bernard Berenson's recent illness, and of how it became so severe that he had to have his nostils cauterized.
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Poetry; Letters; Illness
Mary Anthony writes to her cousin Jessie Anthony about Jessie's new membership to the Rochester Political Equality Club. Anthony also tells Jessie about a Character Party she and her sister attended. She also remarks on the loss of their cousin,...
Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898; Smithers, Leonard C. (Leonard Charles), 1861-1907; Letters; Illness
In this letter, addressed to "my dear Smithers," Beardsley thanks Smithers for the cheque he sent, then describes her condition, telling him that she shouldn't write because she isn't even allowed to sit up.
Mariano thanks Frances on Bernard Berenson's behalf and updates her about the state of his health. The letter is typed on thin paper and there is an edit made to the text in pen. There is some discoloration on the right side of the page.
Mariano apologizes for neglecting to respond to Frances' previous two letters, having been overwhelmed with keeping up with Bernard Berenson's correspondences. She then informs Frances that Bernard is happy to receive her letters, but is ill at the...
Mariano thanks Frances for her correspondence and tells her about the recent attack of rheumatic arthritic pain that Bernard Berenson has been experiencing in his lower back. She assures Frances that, apart from this pain, Berenson is in good...
