Handwritten manuscript of Bright's first speech, which he delivered when was 22. There are notes written about the speech on Page 4. Manuscript written in ink on beige paper.
This article marks the Burns' birthday, a day that the author says should be "cherished by every loyal Scot" because of the awareness to Scottish culture Burns brought during his lifetime. The author also mentions the phrase "Auld Lang Syne," which...
Carleton thanks Riley for a copy of "The Puddleforn Papers." He then discusses the various editions through which the work has gone, and tells Riley that he wishes he would write more. Carleton closes the letter with the announcement that he is...
Campbell announces the birth of his son. He describes his overwhelming happiness, despite being ill. The letter is written in ink on beige. The letter has a self-made cover, which was sealed with dark red sealing wax.
In this letter, written in ink on grey paper, Carman talks about the weather in Los Angeles and how it differs from the New England weather with which he is familiar.
This note (which appears to be a draft) contains a summary by Perkins of De Quincey's 1853 January 8 letter, described as purchased from Dawson's Book Shop in February 1924, but has no transcription of that letter.
In this letter to George Sterling, Dreiser discusses his upcoming visit to San Francisco, and asks if his friend would like to accompany him to an event so that he won't "feel quote alone + quite a fool." The text of this letter is written...
Joffre, Joseph Jacques Césaire, 1852-1931; Foch, Ferdinand, 1851-1929; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clipping describing funeral for Marie Emile Fayolle, which was attended by "four marshals of France, Foch, Petain, Lyautey, and Franchet D'esperey. Joffre did not attend due to poor health. Handwritten note dates articles as 1928.
Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890; Collecteana files;
Short note by Perkins on Fremont's May 29 1864 letter. Includes a paragraph on historical context of the letter, which makes reference to a "Mr Lincoln".
Perkins talks about a letter Astor wrote concerning certain legal matters with which he was having trouble. Perkins translates part of the letter. Astor was worried that the legal matters were going to be much trouble. This item was purchased on...
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...
