In this letter, Dressler discusses his recent trip to Santa Barbara and thanks her correspondent letter, saying "I really cannot see what I have done that people should be so kind to me."
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879; Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Letters
In this letter, Garrison describes a recent trip to Buffalo to his correspondent Anthony, mentioning the poor weather and a good turn out for a talk that he gave. In his note on this letter, Perkins is uncertain if the date is 1855 or 1856 due to...
Knight, Richard Payne, 1751-1824; Hamilton, Emma, Lady, 1761?-1815; Letters
Letter addressed to Emma, Lady Hamilton during her time in Naples. Knight discusses a recent attempt in poetry and thanks his correspondent for her kind views on it. Perkins in his note writes that "the balance of the letter is mainly devoted to...
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908; Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822; Keats, John, 1795-1821; Poetry; Illness; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
This letter is from "Tom." Aldrich denies the rumor that he might take a position at Harper's, describes the quality of his life, then talks about Shelley and Keats. He then discusses his wife's recent illness and his sea voyage, confesses he has...
In this letter, written in dark brown ink on off-white paper, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy writes of his recent travels and informs the recipient that he has left two ticketsfor the church of St. Martin's. The recipient's name has been cut out and the...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Translations; Collecteana files
Beranger writes his friend, Quenescourt, about his recent socializations. Beranger writes with a playful tone to his friend and mocks several of their mutual friends. There are a few typographical errors in this transcription, as well as Perkins'...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Translations; Collecteana files
Beranger informs Firmin of his recent arrival to Paris. He then asks for Firmin's address so he may visit. This translation is typed on thick ivory paper with a distinct grain pattern.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
In this letter, written in French, Beranger writes his friend, Quenescourt, about his recent socializations. Beranger writes with a playful tone to his friend and mocks several of their mutual friends. The letter, written in ink, is written on...
In this letter, written on transparent newsprint, Berenson thanks Frances for letting him know about her recent success. There are a few watermarks on the paper, including a watermarked picture of an airplane and the words "P. 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...
