Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
A. S. Balestier letter
Handwritten letter dated 6 Aug. 1895 and addressed to H. B. Tedrow, an autograph collector in Omaha, Nebraska. Balestier writes that Rudyard Kipling will return to Vermont in September and will only give his autograph to those who first contribute $2.50 to "The Tribune Fresh Air Fund" of New York.
William Brown letter
Handwritten and signed letter dated 26 Aug. 1854, and addressed to "My Dear Sir," believed to be Edgar Bowring. Brown writes the following. "I learn that a Pamphlet containing our Decimal proceedings will be ready about Tuesday. I have desired copies to be sent to you. Pray send one to you Father with the enclosed letter. Ever yours respectfully. Wm Brown." The "Father" was Sir John Bowring. The item probably relates to the book, "The decimal system in numbers" by John Bowring.
Wilkie Collins letter
Handwritten and signed letter dated 14 January of an unspecified year. Collins responds to a person named Harry who had requested Collins send him his autograph.
Edward William Cooke letter
Handwritten letter written to "Dear W. Ruskin" and dated 5 July 1867. Cooke writes that he is looking forward to a visit by Ruskin in the near future.
Thomas Cresank letter
Handwritten letter written to "Dear Prinsep" on "Linden Grove Bayswater" stationary. Cresank writes that he would be delighted if Prinsep would come and dine with him on Feb. 5th. It is believed that Cresank may have had something to do with the literary circles of England.
John Holland papers
Two handwritten letters, three etchings, and a pamphlet commemorating Holland's death. The etchings are of Holland, his home, and of Sheffield Manor Lodge. The letters relate to Holland's writings.
John William Inchbold letter
Handwritten letter addressed to "Dear Howell." Inchbold writes that he does not have the energy to meet with Howell at the appointed time. He suggests that another time might be better.
Richard Frederick Littledale letter
Handwritten letter, signed "R. F. Littledale," and dated 5 Oct. 1871. Littledale writes about a possible meeting with a friend.
John Critchley Prince letter
Handwritten letter dated April 1849 written in Ashton under Lyne. The letter is addressed to "Sir." Prince writes that he has "published a new and second work" which has been well received and offers to sell a copy of it for five Shillings.
Anthony Trollope letter
Handwritten and signed letter dated 1876 and written from "39 Montagu Square." Trollope writes about making an appointment with a friend.