Bierce discusses Neale, then decides that it would be a good idea to refrain from talking about Neale because of his feelings towards him. There are some edits made to the text in ink, as well as some notes in pencil.
Berenson writes that he is overwhelmed with his work, but is happy to hear from Frances. The letter is written on gray paper that has some tears along the edges. There is a watermark that runs down the paper from top to bottom. Watermark consists...
In this letter, Berenson expresses her concern for Frances' health, then shares personal anecdotes regarding the deaths of some of her acquaintances. She then reveals that Bernard Berenson has been suffering from several colds. The letter is...
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.
In this letter written to his mother, Francis Scott Key responds to the subject of a girl in his mother's acquaintance who may or may not soon be married. The letter is stained in some places and the ink on the second page as bled through on the...
Ade is explaining that he has been out of town in the Philippines for three weeks. He was unhappy about what he saw there. The letter is messy with some spills on it.
Letter written in ink on parchment. There is some discoloration where the ink has bled through, and there is a self-made cover with remnants of red sealing wax.
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
Astor writes about some sort of trouble with the law that either he or some of his friends are in. He talks of trials and such. Astor seems to be worried that a bill he wants to pass will get rejected. Pages 3 and 4 have remnants of red sealing...
In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Masefiled thanks McCheyne for positively reviweing his poem. The letter is torn and there is some discoloration on the back.