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...
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Shaw’s Folly; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
The letter from Aldrich, dated 1899 October 27, concerns his own writing as well as philosophy. The letter is written to Richard Gilder, and thanks him for something.
Drinker, Sophie Hutchinson, 1888-1967; Drake, Dorothy; Letters
In this letter to Scripps librarian Dorothy Drake, Drinker expresses a wish to see the library, and thanks Drake for a brochure on the "collection of books about women or by women". Drinker's also expresses gratitude for the inclusion of her own...
Ade is returning to writing fables after a long period of retirement. His life is recounted, from being a boy to going to Purdue University. Then it recounts his literary career, beginning with his first fable in slang. He discusses getting older...
Jellicoe, John Rushworth Jellicoe, Earl, 1859-1935; Letters
In this short letter, Jellicoe writes to a Mr Bainbridge, declining to help with his correspondent's book due to his own "acquaintance with War Council Proceedings" which would "make it improper of me to express opinions of the subject."
In this letter, Cooper expresses condolences to Kemble on the death of her father, remarking that "apart from his own family, I question if any one will feel his loss more severely than myself."
Book review of a biography on Fanny Kemble,. The article summarizes her family's involvement in theatre, her own acting career, and her part in the abolitionist movement. Inset is a reproduction of a portrait of Kemble by Peter Frederick Rothermel.
Mariano apologizes for neglecting to respond to Frances' previous two letters, having been overwhelmed with keeping up with Bernard Berenson's correspondences. She then informs Frances that Bernard is happy to receive her letters, but is ill at the...
