Friendly letter to E.C. Stedman following Lang's return to Kensington after three months of travel. Lang writes that "everyone here is talking the old shop, and writing the old [verses?] and eating the conventional luncheon." Lang later asks if a...
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Two short newspaper articles, dated in pencil as 1936 May 30. The first discusses casualties in the Civil War, especially among those under 21 years old. The second describes life among Union soldiers during the Civil War.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Short article describing marriage of Marie Jose Laval, daughter of French Premier Pierre Laval, to Count Rene Adelbert de Chambrun. Count de Chambrun was a descendant of Lafayette and thereby conferred American citizenship under "and old United...
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Roosevelt, Henry L.; Anniversaries; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States Naval Academy; Collecteana files
The Naval Academy at Annapolis put on a 90th celebration. They honored George Bancroft, "Father of the Naval Academy," for starting the school without support from others. Henry Roosevelt also came to speak and there was a mock-battle set up.
In this letter, written on Cadogan Square stationery, Bennett tells White that he has been offered $15,000 for his manuscript of "The Old Wives Tale." He then discusses several manuscripts he has in his possession. There is a faint watermark on the...
In this letter, White accepts Perkins' previous offer of ten dollars for the letter that Bennett wrote to her about "The Old Wives Tale" manuscript. The letter is written on pink paper that has three brown stripes across the top. The ink of the...
In this letter, written on transparent paper, Berenson discusses his old age and his stay in Paris. There are watermarks on the paper, including a watermarked picture of an airplane and the words "P. M. Fabriano."
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....
In this letter, written on blue paper with blue pen, Berenson thanks Frances for her letter, then remarks about how she feels that old age is creeping up on her. There are some red smudges on the reverse page.
