Adams, Lady (Agnes Anne), 1869-1942; Letters; Letterheads
Lady Agnes Adams writes about her South African violet. She mentions how she does not feel like an alien where she currently is because she is surrounded by friends and that perhaps she would feel like an alien if she went home. She ends the...
Aldrich dispels a rumor about himself. He discusses Shelley and Keats. Aldrich tells Edward of his condition in America, how he is living. Aldrich mentions he has not read Stedman's latest work. And then he talks of his summer and his wife.
Allen, James Lane, 1849-1925; Cawein, Madison Julius, 1865-1914; Poetry; Letters
A letter from James Lane Allen to Madison Cawein about a greetings letter Allen received from Cawein. Allen also mentions that he has finished his trilogy. Also mentions Cawein's poem "Avalon."
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Sanders, W. F. (Wilbur F.); National American Woman Suffrage Association; Letters
On National American Women Suffrage letterhead, from Rochester New York. Susan Anthony asks her friend Mrs. Wilbur Sanders for the membership dues in Montana for the Association. She also mentions a convention in Washington. Anthony says she hopes...
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Women-Suffrage; Letters
Handwritten letter in sepia ink on off white paper with faint grid. Susan has received Aunt Eliza's letter and money to help with Susan Anthony's cause. Mentions her strive for freedom and equality for women. Talks about family and friends. Talks...
In this 1861 May 1 letter, Dickens mentions that "...the House of Commons likes these times, thinks them jaunty [...] and the Devil himself only knows what else." The envelope is enclosed inside the letter, and is addressed to his editor James Lowe.
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.
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...
Berenson, Bernard, 1865-1959; American Academy in Rome; Letters; Watermarks
In this letter, Berenson thanks Frances for her correspondence, then mentions the American Academy in Rome. The letter is written on newsprint and features a watermark in the shape of an airplane and the words, in part, "C. M. Fabriano."
In this letter, Berenson mentions letters that she has sent containing her correspondence with Bernard Berenson and his two sisters, Senda and Elizabeth. She also writes that she will be sending in more letters that she has found.
In this letter, Berenson thanks Frances for a present, then wishes her well. He also mentions a trip that he is taking. The letter is written on newsprint, and features a watermark in the shape of an airplane with "C. M. Fabriano."
Berenson, Bernard, 1865-1959; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.); Letters
In this letter, Berenson thatnks Frances for her letter as well as a brochure from her recent exhibition, which was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Berenson also mentions the health of Bernard Berenson (to whom she refers as B. B.), and her...
This article marks the Burns' birthday, a day that the author says should be "cherished by every loyal Scot" because of the awareness to Scottish culture Burns brought during his lifetime. The author also mentions the phrase "Auld Lang Syne," which...
In this letter, written in ink on beige paper, Cobbett mentions Dyckman's impending visit, as well as assures Dyckman that there is no yellow fever in either New York or Philadelphia. The second leaf of the letter is mounted on a piece of paper in...
In this letter, written in ink on off-white paper, Corbett thanks Jefferson for his visit. She also mentions a mutual acquaintance. There is an illustration on the first page.
