In this 1842 April 30 letter, Dickens writes to Asbury Dickins to thank him for his help in arranging a meeting with President Tyler. He also writes that both he and Mrs. Dickens have safely reached Niagara Falls, where the letter was written. On...
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 dated March 1933, Jeffers thanks his correspondent for her note and responds that he too is a collector "though not of books -- of something that costs nothing and lasts longer." Jeffers then describes his collection of stones from...
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 ; Letters
Johnston writes to the Governor from the Confederate army headquarters that "the Confederate flag bears such a resemblance to that of the United sates as to be readily mistaken for it" and that the Union army recently used a counterfeit of the...
Lengthy two page article from the New York Times Magazine describing the life and death of Edmund Kean. The subheading reads "Poverty, Fame and Bitterness Were the Lot of Edmund Kean, Who Passed from the Scene a Century Ago." An inset reproduction...
Andrew Lang letter proposing a series of articles on "unsolved puzzles in times past." Lang goes on to list several such puzzles or mysteries to be written on, each article being about 4000 words in length. A note has been made in blue pencil at...
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Roosevelt, Henry L.; Anniversaries; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States Naval Academy; Collecteana files
This article is an overview of a ceremony held by Henry L. Roosevelt honoring George Bancroft. It lists Bancroft's accomplishments, such as starting the Naval Academy at Annapolis and sending General Zachary Taylor to war in the Gulf.
Short letter addressed to the Diplomatic and Consular Offices of the United States of America in Russia, Japan, and Canada. Lansing entreats his correspondents, at the behest of Mr George Creel, to provide Mr. Henry James Forman with "such...
Anthony, Mary S.; Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Booksellers' catalogs; Collecteana files
Typed description of various letters from Mary Anthony (sister of Susan B. Anthony). Also describes Anthony's participation in several social activities, such as the Political Equality Club of Rochester. Description is signed "U. R. W."
In this letter, typewritten on personalized stationery, Hoffman writes that she is glad to hear from Jaqua after such a long time, updates him on her life, then asks what he has been doing. She mentions a previous illness and her work. The letter...
Perkins notes the date of the letter, as well as the address. Perkins also includes biographical information about Bates, such as his stint as a member of Congress and his unsuccessful campaign as a nominee for the Republican candidate for the...
In this letter, William Herndon responds to a request for correspondence between President Lincoln and himself, enclosing one such letter. Herndon then goes on to describe his memories of President Lincoln.
