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...
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879;Collecteana files; Booksellers' catalogs
This note includes a summary and transcription of Garrison's letter to Susan B. Anthony, as well as purchase information. Perkins dates the letter as "1855?"
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Portraits; Collecteana files
A yellow tinted piece of wood with a portrait of Gertrude Atherton from the side. A partial date and dedication are in the upper right hand corner. On the back has Dawson, from Dawson's Bookstore written on it as well as the date 1932-07-07 in...
Perkins provides a summary and transcription of the document, as well as brief biographical information on John Jay. Purchase information is also included.
This document allowed the Brig Volentier, commanded by Richard Leech, to pass. Signed by President Thomas Jefferson as well as then Secretary of State James Madison. Engravings of a ship and harbor decorate the upper portion of the document.
Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930; Biographical information; Collecteana files
A biographical history of Balfour, including his many offices including Prime Minister. His books are listed as well as a quote about him visiting with the American officers of the Great War.
Perkins' note on the Edmund Kean letter dated 1823 September 4. Includes a transcription of the ltter as well as a short summary and purchase information. Perkins describes the letter as "one page, inlaid".
Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
This article contains a reprint of Former French Ambassador to the United States Jules Jusserand's farewell remarks to the American popualation. Jusserand discusses relations between the United States and France, as well as current policy in Europe...
George Bancroft is thanking Fanny for a gift she made him for New Years. The way he describes the present, as well as the way he describes Fanny, shows that he has feelings for her. He invites her to come visit. In the corner of the letter there is...
In this letter, written in dark brown ink on off-white paper, Hayne apologizes for a previous letter, as well as the behavior of one of his acquaintances.
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795; Collecteana files; Biographical information
Perkins' notes contain biographical information about Bartlett. For example, Perkins writes that he was a member of congress and signed the Declaration of Independence as well as other things. Perkins also briefly describes that the letter was...
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...
Hamilton, Elizabeth; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; United States. Secretary of the Treasury; Transcriptions; Biographical information; Collecteana files
Perkins' notes written in blue ink on white paper. There is a transcription as well as some biographical information.
