Handwritten and signed letter, portrait etching, and handwritten biography. Abbot writes to "Mr. Phillips" on 22 March 1876 from "9 Wimpole St. Cavendish Sq." She states that she is glad to hear that Phillips is in London and invites him to visit her "tomorrow evening." A portrait etching of Abbott is also with the collection. On the reverse side of the item is found a handwritten biography of Abbott which outlines her singing career.

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 18 Feb. 1889, and addressed to "Dear Sir." Bonsall writes that he has enclosed a "brief sketch of my interview with Whitman." Also with the collection is the handwritten "sketch." Bonsall describes his interview with Walt Whitman, the Americna poet. Also included is an etching portrait of Bonsall.

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 11 Sept. 1872, and addressed to W. William Rice. Bowles writes, "This letter from judge Putnam explains itself. I am sure he must have a most capital lecture." Also included is an etching portriat of Bowles and two newspaper clippings outlining his life.

Handwritten and signed note, dated 17 June 1881, and stating "Let justicia et veritas be a law to Edgar F. Gladwin, So writes Geo Bancroft, 17 June 1881, the anniversary of Bunder Hill." Also included is an autograph of Bancroft and an etching portrait of him.

Etching portrait of Beauregard dated 1863. Also included are two autographs by him dated 1890 and 1892.