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.
Adams, Lady (Agnes Anne), 1869-1942; Letters; Letterheads
Lady Agnes Adams writes about her South African violet. She mentions how she does not feel like an alien where she currently is because she is surrounded by friends and that perhaps she would feel like an alien if she went home. She ends the...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Letters
Adams apologizes for not reading McDonald's letter earlier and therefore he was not able to attend a meeting where he was supposed to meet fellow Baltimore citizens. Dated October 26, year unknown. Torn in upper right corner and fixed with tape. ...
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...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files; Biographical information; Biographical sources
Handwritten description of Adams' letter, including date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as brief biographical information on Adams' life.
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...
Short letter by Keene inquiring after a way to contact a common acquaintance ("Pope goes off with the speakers for Grant ... Do you know where they are, we could get a telegram to him perhaps from there"). She also mentions that she will give her...
In this letter, White accepts Perkins' previous offer of ten dollars for the letter that Bennett wrote to her about "The Old Wives Tale" manuscript. The letter is written on pink paper that has three brown stripes across the top. The ink of the...
This letter is very difficult to read, as the writing is very cramped. The letter is written on sheer gray paper, with slight rips where the paper was creased.
