This letter, written on 1 Holland Park Road, Kensington stationery, is from a sender whose signature is illegible. The handwriting is very hard to read. There is a watermark that reads "The Westminster Note" on the page, and is more clearly seen on...
Andrews, William Loring, 1837-1920; Envelopes; Postage stamps
Cream envelope with black tape surrounding the edges on front. A red George Washington stamp is in the upper right corner. It is stamped East Hampton. The back is also stamped but illegible and crossed with black tape. It is signed by W.L. Andrews...
Berenson writes that he is overwhelmed with his work, but is happy to hear from Frances. The letter is written on gray paper that has some tears along the edges. There is a watermark that runs down the paper from top to bottom. Watermark consists...
Buck, Pearl S. (Pearl Sydenstricker), 1892-1973; Envelopes; Postage stamps
Envelope made of off-white paper with texture. Return address, in purple ink, is typed on the back. There is a postage stamp on the upper right corner. The envelope is postmarked on 1940 December 6.
Carleton thanks Riley for a copy of "The Puddleforn Papers." He then discusses the various editions through which the work has gone, and tells Riley that he wishes he would write more. Carleton closes the letter with the announcement that he is...
Allen, James Lane, 1849-1925; Cawein, Madison Julius, 1865-1914; Envelopes; Postage stamps
A cream envelope with a stamp from New York City and a red George Washington stamp. The top is torn off and the back is signed by James Allen. A marking 250 is written in pencil on the back.
Note states "The letter enclosed is in De Quincey's handwriting." A name is underlined above this [James T. Fields?] and there is a heading of "148. Charles Street, Boston."
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...
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Letters
Astor is writing in response to a request for ships to be built for Daschkoff. The requested boats would be nearly impossible for Astor and the other requests seemed too difficult as well. The boat was to go to Russia, carrying the General. A...
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968; American Foundation for the Blind
Small informational card for the American Foundation of the Blind. The front shows a black and white photograph of Helen Keller, with a quote and her signature beneath. Inside is a short history of the foundations a general outline on its goals,...
George Bancroft replies to an insult that John Pierce made about both Bancroft and Harvard. There is also a self-made envelope with red wax marks. On the letter itself there is an acid burn from an article that was mailed with the letter. The...
Transcription of Putnam letter to Savage. Typed in red is the heading of: "This is a copy of the original document: no rights of publication or use in any lectures, writings (historical, fiction or dramatic) or public speeches pass: the copy is...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Booksellers' catalogs; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Collecteana files
In this letter, written in French, Beranger apologizes for his late response in thanking Mlle. Loigisson, and expresses his gratitude emphatically. The letter is written on off-white paper. There is a clipping of a seller's description affixed to...
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...
This letter is very difficult to read, as the writing is very cramped. The letter is written on sheer gray paper, with slight rips where the paper was creased.
Berenson thanks Frances for the photo that she sent him of herself. He then lets her know that he is writing his publisher about his new book. This letter is written on grayish paper, and there is a watermark at both the top and bottom of the page....
Berenson thanks Frances for her letter and expresses his wish for her to visit. He then remarks that he is getting old. The letter is written on semi-trnasparent paper, and there is an upside-down watermark of an airplane and the words "C. M....
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.
