De Quincey thanks his correspondent for "disposing of the books" for him, promising more to choose from as he goes through "the whole" of a collection. He notes that it may take him some time, as he works on it "only at intervals of resting from my...
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.
Gidlow encloses "two copies of a new booklet of my poetry" and expresses a wish to meet with Dorothy Drake again "in person-- and exchange memories of Ella Young."
In this letter, Kean informs his correspondent of the recently death of his son, who "died on Monday morning last." He thanks his correspondent for kindness shown in "the midst of my affliction." The letter is written on yellowed paper, with faded...
Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833; Letters; Drury Lane Theatre
In this letter, Kean writes on the behalf of "my friend Chippendale" who "is very anxious to become a member of Drury Lane Theatre." The letter is addressed to Robert William Elliston of that same theatre. The letter has been inset onto a sturdier...
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.
Pamphlet containing an advertisement for an exhibition of works of Edward Lear as well as a new printed collection of his works. A portrait is reproduced on the front, as well as two of Lear's illustrations on the inside pages.
