Perkins talks about a letter Astor wrote concerning certain legal matters with which he was having trouble. Perkins translates part of the letter. Astor was worried that the legal matters were going to be much trouble. This item was purchased on...
Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930; Letters
Balfour asks Mr. Rideing to join him for breakfast to discuss literary matters. It sounds like a response to a question by Rideing. It mentions Balfour's address on Psychical Research.
Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930; Collecteana files
A tiny scrap of thick paper written on in pencil, shortly describing the nature of Balfour's letter to Rideing. Perkins characterizes this letter as an invitation to a party during which "matters literary" would be the topic of conversation.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Letters
Letter written by Lafayette to a relative of James Fenimore Cooper, discussing various matters of state. The letter is written from La grange, short for Château de la Grange-Bléneau.
