Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858; Letters; Sealing-wax; Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848;
In this letter, marked "Private," Benton mentions that he has taken interest in the questions that the recipient of this letter has asked, but cannot answer them himself. Benton advises this person to direct his queries toward Astor. Benton closes...
In this article, Gorman discusses two of Bierce's biographies, and speculates that despite Bierce's limited amount of works, he remains a person of interest because of his personality.
In this letter addressed to General Badeau (likely General Adam Badeau) Froude thanks him for his interest in "my skirmish with Freeman" referencing a disagreement Froude had with fellow historian Edward A. Freeman.
Article describing the life of Lady Hamilton, of interest at the time due to Joseph Husband's private collection of letters between Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton.
Hibbs, Marka Oliver; Photocopies; Scripps College; Ella Strong Denison Library; Collecteana files
In this letter, Hibbs thanks Harvey-Sahak for her invitation to a meeting of the MacPherson society, and expresses interest in Scripps' new library. She also mentions an enclosed gift for the MacPherson collection.
Several pages of excerpts from notes and letters to the Aries Press. Although the Aries Press, founded by Spencer Kellog Jr., was based in New York, these pages show correspondence coming from all over the United States. Many remark upon the...
Short letter from October 1933. Kent writes that his correspondent's letter has gone unanswered for two months because he wanted to write, rather than dictate, a reply. He thanks her for her "interest in what I do. I do thank you for the happiness...
