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Letter from Samuel Rogers to Sarah Rogers confirming his visit to her house on Wednesday. He tells Sarah to expect that he will bring Madame d'Arblay to her tomorrow after two o'clock.
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, March 13
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Letter from a G. Knightley to George Pearson dated March 13th. Knightley apologizes for not writing sooner as he has had no free time lately and invites Pearson to his estate. Note on verso describing his construction of a new stable and...
This letter is attached to a larger paper consisting of multiple letters and letter fragments from Samuel Rogers to Miss Harriet Moore. Mr. Rogers sends his regrets in declining an invitation from Harriet Moore to dine at her house, due...
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, August 21, 1892
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William Westall discusses his and Edmund Downey's health. He invites Downey to see him any day this week, and tells Downey he will look out for him and meet him if he cannot find his way to Westall's house alone.
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, May 15
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William Westall sends Edmund Downey his temporary address as he travels to Lancashire. Westall has cut ties with the Authors Syndicate. Westall wishes to schedule a day upon his return to meet with Downey.
Letter from Cecilia Loftus to Arthur Moreland, May 9th
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Cecilia Loftus says that she can come to Arthur Moreland's party if he can send a car for her at nine o'clock to pick her up from the theater. Cecilia apologizes for not being able to make it to his dinner at seven o'clock.
This postcard was sent from William Westall to Edmund Downey and was undated by Westall. The postcard was processed on December 14th. Westall invites Downey to join him either in the morning or afternoon.
Augustine Birrell responds, presumably to Arthur Moreland, stating that his engagements in Ireland force him to decline Moreland's invitation to dinner on the 16th.
Two letter fragments from Samuel Rogers to Harriet Moore
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Two letter fragments perhaps originally from the same letter, mounted together on a larger paper. First fragment is an address to Miss Harriet Moore. The second is a short letter from Samuel Rogers stating that he could not possibly...
Letter from Thomas Campbell to Miss Harriet Moore accepting a dinner invitation and asking her to sit next to him and defend him against getting "attacked by his illustrations." Letter may have been written from 1835-1836.
John Ruskin writes to Alice Fletcher cancelling their walk for this afternoon because he must attend a "farewell tea" of Mr. Brown. He reschedules their walk for tomorrow at three.
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, February 23, 1892
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William Westall sends Edmund Downey manuscripts and asks Downey to note any errors he sees. He mentions meeting with Downey and also exchanging more checks.
Letter from Thomas Campbell to Lord Corehouse, July 2, 1828
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Originally in this letter to George Cranstoun, inscribed as Lord Corehouse, Thomas Campbell encloses an item for Mrs. Stewart. Campbell introduces the bearer of this letter as Dacres Adams, a playfellow and companion of his son. He...
The author of this letter states that they will be engaged on the event described in a previous invitation so they cannot make it. The author signs what looks like their last name with an inscription "not your name, below it.
Letter from irene Vanbrugh to Arthur Moreland, November 25, 1922
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Irene Vanbrugh writes to Arthur Moreland gladly accepting an invitation from the Committee for December 16th. Irene Vanbrugh says that her husband is currently out of town so she will have to let Mr. Moreland know if he can come with her...
John Ruskin writes to Mrs. Fletcher in hope to visit her during his "last evening in this pretty room." He also asks if Mr. Whitehead could join them, possibly referring to Ralph Radcliffe Whitehead.
Letter from Samuel Rogers to Sarah Rogers asking if she and Miss Moore, possibly Harriet Moore, are able to come over tomorrow evening. He asks if they can come Friday to meet Lady Cork as she says it is "her last year." There is a first...
Letter from Samuel Rogers to Mrs. James Carrick Moore, December 15, 1840
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This letter is attached to a larger piece of paper contained three more letters from Samuel Rogers to Mrs. James Carrick Moore. Mr. Rogers regretfully cancels his plans to visit the Moore house as he had previous engagements and forgot...
Letter with envelope from Alfred Austin to Mrs. Bram Stoker, November 18, 1912
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Alfred Austin writes to Mrs. Stoker explaining that he will not be able to visit tomorrow afternoon since he has to take two nieces to a play. He proposes to dine with her and visit quietly or attend a play afterwards, whichever she...
Letter from John Welchman to George Pearson, May 14, 1763
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John Welchman sends his gun to George Pearson to have a new stock and lock put on it. Welchman wants to use this gun for defense as their house had been broken into. Welchman invites Pearson to visit his house.
Letter with envelope from Alfred Austin to Mrs. Bram Stoker, November 17, 1899
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Alfred Austin sends his regrets for not being able to visit this week, but will visit Mrs. Stoker next week if acceptable. He wishes to discuss something that Mrs. Stoker "thought and felt."
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, August 3, 1891
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William Westall is glad to hear of Edmund Downey's improved health. He discusses a check due August 27th and wishes to meet and discuss it any time this week.
Letter from Thomas Campbell to Lord Cockburn, July 2, 1828
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Thomas Campbell compliments and introduces Dacres Adams to Mr. Cockburn and describes his wishes to acquaint Adams with members of the Whig party to influence Adams and his political standing as a sensible, young man. Campbell introduces...
Letter from Samuel Rogers to Mrs. James Carrick Moore
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This letter is glued to a larger piece of paper contained three more letters from Samuel Rogers to Mrs. James Carrick Moore. Mr. Rogers regretfully declines an invitation to visit from Mrs. Moore as he has to deal with unexpected matters.
William Henry Squire must decline an invitation to attend a dinner at the Criterion Restaurant on April 13th because he has professional engagements that evening. The recipient of the letter is not denoted but is presumably Arthur Moreland.
Letter from S. Welchman to George Pearson, December 6, 1760
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Welchman heard that Mrs. Pearson enjoyed venison and sent the Pearsons a shoulder of venison. Regrets to inform that he cannot join Mr. Pearson at present but would be glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Pearson at Flower.
Letter from Edward A. Ram to Arthur Moreland, March 7, 1909
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Edward A. Ram informs Arthur Moreland that it would be impossible for him to be in London on April 3rd and must decline his invitation to the Committee dinner.
Letter from Henry Neville to Arthur Moreland, December 4, 1908
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Henry Neville says that he will be preoccupied with the Green Room Club on the 12th and cannot accept Arthur Moreland's invitation. Neville extends an invitation for Moreland to join him at the Green Room Club on the 12th if he can.
Letter from Fred Terry to Arthur Moreland, August 1, 1912
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Fred Terry writes to Arthur Moreland asking him to thank the members of the Press Club Committee for their invitation. Terry says his wife cannot come since she will be out of town, and Terry himself is sick, but showing signs of...
Letter from John Lavery to Arthur Moreland, November 22, 1922
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John Lavery accepts an invitation to the Press Club on December 16th but says because he is an "indifferent speaker, he must decline the speaking position offered to him by Arthur Moreland.
Letter from William Westall to Downey, December 29, 1893
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William Westall must postpone his visit to Edmund Downey until next week. Discusses payment due dates and says that "there is nothing due until February."
Barry Pain thanks the recipient, most likely Arthur Moreland, for his invitation to the "Committee to the Club's annual dinner" but will be out of town and cannot make it.
John Ruskin writes to Mrs. Fletcher saying that he is very glad to see Alice soon. Muses that a portrait of her by Carpaccio would be the best you've ever seen.
Holograph letter from General George Washington to Ensign Marsh
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Undated holograph note from General George Washington to Ensign Marsh invited Mr. Marsh for dinner the following day at three o'clock. Document is accompanied by a contemporary note from 1975 stating the fragile nature of this document.
Letter from Samuel Rogers to Harriet Moore, August 16, 1846
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This letter is attached to a larger paper consisting of multiple letters and letter fragments from Samuel Rogers to Miss Harriet Moore. Mr. Rogers describes his hectic schedule as of late, but states that he will try and visit Miss...
Letter from Alfred Austin to Mrs. Bram Stoker, February 21, 1896
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Alfred Austin writes to Mrs. Stoker telling her he is unable to pray with her on Sunday, but will go with her sometime when they have music. He says he will visit her but is currently entangled in a great deal of engagements.
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