Handwritten and typewritten letters, signed by Bates. One handwritten item is addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth and responds to a request for autobiographical data. One handwritten letter is addressed to a Mr. Flynn and regards their mutual love for American literature. Also included is one handwritten verse of the poem "America the Beautiful" which was written by Bates. Also with the collection is a typed letter from Bates to Flynn regarding a recent song the latter wrote.

Handritten letter dated 29 March [1836?]. The item is written in the third person and is addressed to "Mr. Holdsworth, Bookseller," concerning a pamphlet recently published by Bathurst. Also included is a photocopy of a portrait etching of Bathurst.

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 21 Feb. 1914, and addressed to "Sir." Bathurst states, "I regret to say that there is no vacancy whatever on the staff of the Morning Post at present. Yours Truly Lilias Bathurst."

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 27 April [1935?], and addressed to "Mr. Bramley." Bax writes, "I would have answered your note at once if I had been in England when it arrived here. To do so now is a pleasure. Perhaps you will allow me also to send you my good wishes. Yours sincerely Clifford Bax."

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 20 Jan. 1903, and addressed to Barton Aylesworth. Bayliss responds to Aylesworth's request for autobiographical information. Also included is the envelope in which the letter was sent.

Autograph of Baylor. She also wrote the location of the signature, "Elmwood near Winchester Virginia."

Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to J. J. Jackson, and dated 4 Feb. 1874. Beard states, "Your favor was duly received. I comply with your request with pleasure."

Envelope addressed to Beardsley, bookplate engraved by Beardsley, and a handwritten note stating that the bookplate is indeed by Beardsley. The book plate is for John Henry Ashworth.

Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to "My dear Friends." The item is not dated. Beattie assures them they are in his thoughts and wishes them happiness.

One handwritten and signed letter addressed to "My Dear Hart" and dated March 1895. Beard writes about payment for an illustration which he had produced.