Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge, 1832-1898; Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898; Letters
In this letter, Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, informs Stevens that he has sent her a pheasant. The letter is written in ink on ivory paper.
Adam writes from Pisa to the men that he has borrowed money from and states his intention to pay it back, but that he also has sent cheese as a temporary gift. He talks of his voyages as well as those of others. The front of the letter has a large...
Autographs; Letters; Dicksee, Francis Bernard, Sir, 1853-1928
This October 21, 1903 letter is addressed to Mr Heinemann and discusses a reproduction that has been sent to Dicksee by Heinemann. The letter is stamped as received by W. Heinemann on October 22, 1903.
In this letter, written in ink on beige paper, Edgeworth notes that she hasn't received any letters from Sprague recently, but thanks him for the magazines he sent. There is a self-made cover.
In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Greiffenhagen apologizes for responding to Heinemann's letter so late, then expresses his approbation of what Heinemann had sent him.
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files
A file folder with Perkins' notes on a Christmas card that was sent out from Merrymount Press and a letter from John Quincy Adams. A picture of Adams' mansion is in the card.
In this typewritten letter, Harper informs Perkins that he has sent a copy of his privately printed book. The letter is typed with blue ink, signed in black ink, and the top and bottom edges are torn.
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.
In this letter, written in dark grey ink on semitransparent beige paper, Mann mentions works that she has sent to Turner in her mother tongue and asks that Turner send her the translation she reads.
Note on Abraham Lincoln The Gettysburg Address and a Portrait booklet sent to Perkins by the Book Club of California. Note is written on the back sleeve for the booklet.
Perkins, John Isaac, 1862-1942; Letterheads; Letters
In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Hopkins informs Perkins that he has enclosed a copy of "The Way a Soul Dies" and that he is return half the value of the check Perkins sent to him.
Berenson thanks Frances for the photo that she sent him of herself. He then lets her know that he is writing his publisher about his new book. This letter is written on grayish paper, and there is a watermark at both the top and bottom of the page....
In this letter, Berenson mentions letters that she has sent containing her correspondence with Bernard Berenson and his two sisters, Senda and Elizabeth. She also writes that she will be sending in more letters that she has found.
