Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Collecteana files
Perkin's notes on a folded piece of paper about a letter he owned by Aldrich from 1892. This item was purchased on 1925 April 8 from Dawson's Book Shop.
This note (which appears to be a draft) contains a summary by Perkins of De Quincey's 1853 January 8 letter, described as purchased from Dawson's Book Shop in February 1924, but has no transcription of that letter.
Collecteana files; Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847
Perkins summarizes the Dibdin letter dated April 20, but does not include a transcription. The letter is described as having been purchased at Dawson's Book Shop, on May 15, 1923.
Collecteana files; Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847
Perkins summarizes the Dibdin letter dated May 2, but does not include a transcription. The letter is described as having been purchased at Dawson's Book Shop, on May 15, 1923.
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files; Biographical information; Biographical sources
Handwritten description of Adams' letter, including date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as brief biographical information on Adams' life.
In this note, Perkins describes and summarizes the September 13 1848 Edwin Forrest letter. Perkins also includes that the letter was purchased at Dawson's Bookshop on July 5, 1928.
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Collecteana files; Biographical information; Moreau, Jean Victor Marie, 1763-1813; Biographical sources
Perkins discusses a letter from Astor to Daschkoff about building boats. There is a very brief biography about Astor and a partial transcription of the letter. Page 4 contains some biographical information on General Moreau. The Astor letter was...
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...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files
Handwritten description of and commentary on Adams letter, including approximate date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as partial transcription. Perkins notes that this letter was written while...
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Collecteana files
Perkins' notes on letter and visiting card of Atherton. He dates the note in the corner. Written in pencil on cream paper. This item was purchased on 1911 February 20 from Dawson's Book Shop.
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864; Collecteana files; Biographical information
Perkins describes the letter from Bancroft to Pierce. His notes on Bancroft list Bancroft's accomplishments. He worked with Nathaniel Hawthorne, he held various offices for the United States, Great Britain, Berlin. Page 3 contains notes on an...
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Collecteana files
A folded piece of paper with Perkins' quick notes about Aldrich's letter to Gilder. Letter was written on 1899 October 27. This item was purchased on 1927 March 23 from Dawson's Book Shop.
