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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...
Mary Russell Mitford writes that she has received her manuscripts with comments from a friend. She says that she has worked hard although she is sick with influenza, and is afraid she might die before it is finished. She says she will...
Has sent the painting of the Kinchinjunga. Asks them not to state the price to anyone, for he would charge others more. Requests payment of the balance. May not return to England, for he has no family and few remaining friends. Speaks of...
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, August 7
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William Westall describes an offer of one-hundred pounds for his third novel, The Princes of Peele, from Chatto and asks Edmund Downey if he should accept it. The letter has what is probably contemporary colored pencil writing on it.
Letter from Knightley Adams to George Pearson, April 23
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Mr. Knightley Adams writes to George Pearson in discussion of a Miss Vyner who is deciding if she will join the Adams at their estate in Preston. Due to a smallpox exposure, Knightley Adams had items buried or washed and believes it is...
Letter from C. Hayden Coffin to W. B. Fabian, April 15, 1897
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Hayden Coffin writes to W.B. Fabian asking him to tell the council that if he is present at the meeting on the 23rd then he will make the resolution previously mentioned.
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, April 7, 1893
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William Westall writes to Edmund Downey discussing checks and financial business with him. He says that Manchester is not yet available and will wait a week or two before contacting them again about his application.
Letter from Arthur Koestler to John Montgomery, February 4, 1957
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Arthur Koestler send John Montgomery information regarding a publication titled "Reflections on Hanging" which is meant to be published in France by Calmann-Levy with co-authorship but has been delayed for over a year. Koestler says that...
Note from April 6, 1956 sending C.S. Forester's compliments. There is a note written on the page stating "Author's Handwriting and Signature, most likely from a contemporary hand.
Letter from the St. James' Theater to W.B. Fabian agreeing to put medical officers' names on their free list. They inquire the list of names from W.B. Fabian.
Letter from the St. James' Theater to W.B. Fabian informing him that the author will be busy with the theater's production of "As You Like It, and therefore most likely cannot appear for the Actors' Association's matinée.
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, October 13, 1893
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William Westall writes to Edmund Downey discussing a draft of his novel of which Downey can send to a given address if he wishes to accept their offered service for forty-eight pounds.
Letter from Alexander Key to Lou Whitfield Miller, April 10, 1939
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Alexander Key provides Lou Whitfield Miller an autobiographical summary as well as a list of stories and illustrations that relate to Florida. He asks Miller if she sees Christine Scarborough to send his regards to her.
Wilfrid Meynell is glad to see Edmund Downey back among the publishers who he says "prosper in this world." He hopes that if any author makes a fortune, it is Edmund Downey. Wilfrid's story Schoolboys Three is in publication and he hopes...
Typewritten letter from Vance's teaching assistant, reporting when she'll be back in Tallahassee, her experiences while completing school and teaching in New York and over her recent vacation.
Letter from William Westall to Edmund Downey, February 21, 1897
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William Westall discusses banking transactions with Edmund Downey and originally enclosed three checks in the letter. He describes his upcoming plans of travel.
Letter from Charles Trelawny to Francis Gashry, June 2, 1744
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In this letter, Charles Trelawny asks Francis Gashry to give him a copy of Sir Charles Wager's will and the Act of Parliament. His servant John Hicks is tasked with giving this letter to Francis Gashry as well as retrieving the desired...
Receipt of two payments from George Pearson, with mention of multiple correspondents, December 21, 1791
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Receipt of a payment of nine shillings from George Pearson to Mr. Wesson, possibly transcribed by John Newcomb. Payment of twenty pence also recorded to Mr. Wesson for the Bishop's rent. Signed by "Rich. Roberts."
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.
Letter informing Mary Black that the Federal Army has abandoned its invasion of Tennessee, and letting her know about affairs such as crops and correspondences with family and friends. Document includes original letter and typed copy.
Thomas Hardy thanks the correspondent for copies of The National Magazine. Hardy is unable to suggest anyone who can supply data or illustrations relating to The Dynasts. There is a postscript note where Hardy says he has enclosed an...
Edward Gordon Craig asks the recipient if they have a letter he seems to have lost. Craig says that if he cannot come up with a good review for a book he may ask the recipient to read it and give him their thoughts. He says that he may...
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