Box 2
Contains 30 Results:
Letters, envelopes, and a brochure, 1892-1903
Two handwritten and signed letters, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, composed in Boston, Massachusetts, and dated 4 Dec. 1902 and 2 Jan. 1903. Allen informs Aylesworth where he may find biographical information on himself. Allen also lists some of his recent publications. The envolopes used to send these letters are found with the collection.
Letter, 1858
Handwritten and signed letter, dated Dec. 1858, addressed to Mary Nowitt (?), and composed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Allibone writes that he is sending a copy of his first volume of his "Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors." He says his work includes "an accurate record" of female as well as male writers and requests that Nowitt inform him if she agrees with this assessment.
Letter, 1892
Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to Bayard Wyman, composed on "United States Senate, Washington, D. C." stationary, and dated 5 May 1892. Allison writes that he was born in Perry Form (?), Ohio, and did not have "the good fortune to be born in the paradise of onions."
Letter and an envelope, 1901
Handwritten and signed letter, composed on "The World" stationary, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, and dated 23 Nov. 1901. Altsheler gives a brief account of his life and lists books he has published.
Letter, 1910
Handwritten and signed letter, composed on "Mount Walthan, Netherhall Gardens, South Hampstead. N. W." stationary, and addressed to "Dear Luis." The item is not dated. Anderson writes about a photograph of her Luis planned to publish.
Letter, 1897
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 16 Oct. 1897, addressed to "Mr. Walker," and composed on "President's Room. Brown Univrsity, Providence, R. I." stationary. Andrews writes about the possibility of getting his speech, "Europe's Greater Public Questions," published. "Mr. Walker" is probably John Brisben Walker (1847-1931), an American editor.
Letter, 1904
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 1 Feb. 1904, composed on "President's Office, University of Michigan" stationary, and addressed to Joseph F. Daniels, "Librarian, State Agricultural College, Fort Collins, Colorado."
Proclamation, 1713
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed proclamation dated 15 Feb. 1713. Anne authorizes William Lownder, "Our Exchequer," to provide not more than 20,000 pounds for "Our Secret Services."
Letter, 1900
Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to "My dear sir Watkin," and dated 25 June of an unspecified year. Ansley asks Watkin if he would be available to subsitute for him "for an Hour or two." The addressee is believed to be Watkin Lewis.
Letter, portrait, and a newspaper clipping, 1849-1858
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 21 Sept. 1849, and addressed to N. F. More, possibly Nathaniel Fish More (1782-1872). Anthon expresses an opinion of a few lines of Latin poetry which are copied onto the letter.