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Letter to Christopher Lonsdale
Edward Smith Biggs (died 1833?), was a music teacher, glee composer and pianist. In this letter, he wrote to Christopher Lonsdale (circa 1795-1877) at Debden, England, a music publisher, about a parcel delivery and gave him instructions to handle other business. Biggs also expressed his opinion about several musical works and whether Lonsdale should publish the works or not.
Letter to Colonel Taylor commenting on Senator Lane's and Congressman Clark's stands on Negro suffrage
Letter from Colonel Taylor, dated Lawrence, Kansas, which discusses business transactions but does not specify particulars. Comments on Senator Jame Henry Lane and Congressman Sidney Clarke's stands on Negro suffrage.
Letter to D. B. Canfield & Co.
Letter from Asa Maxon Fritz Randolph using letterhead from the State of Kansas Office of Attorney General concerning payment of a bill.
Letter to Darwin W. Esmond, Esq.
Letter to Darwin W. Esmond discussing postal services, political parties in Kansas, the defeat of Grover Cleveland in the presidential election of 1888, and Anderson's forthcoming marriage to May Williams of Chicago. Dated Salina, Kansas, December 8, 1888.
Letter to David W. Heron
Letter explains the Federation's attempt to make Kansans aware of conservation problems and appeals for membership.
Letter to David W. Heron.
Pearson as U.S. Senator from Kansas discusses reconnaissance flights over North Vietnam in reply to a letter from Heron.
Letter to Dr. Albert Churchill from J.M. Newton
Letter to Dr. Albert Churchill, dated Whiteboro, Texas, February 23, 1869, together with a clipping, "Woman and maternity--from a mother of seven," from the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, undated
Letter to Dr. C. Keeny, Liberty, Mo, Camp Leavenworth
Discusses disorder of his horse. Refers to illness of Lt. Walker.
Letter to Dr. Root from James Redpath
Letter of introduction for Miss Sarah Pellett of the New York Temperance League to promote the cause of temperance in Wabaunsee.
Letter to E. E. [Edwin Emery] Slosson
In this letter to Edwin Emery Slosson, literary editor of The Independent (New York City), author Frederick Funston writes regarding Slosson's favorable review of Funston's recently-published book, Memories of two wars; Cuban and Philippine experiences, and offers his own comments on the book.
Letter to Edward Pearson
George Holcombe (circa 1714-1789), a clergyman in Pulchrohan, Wales, thanks Edward Pearson, secretary to Bishop Robert Lowth (1710-1787), a poet and biblical scholar, for sending Bishop Lowth's letter of attorney. Holcombe also writes of Episcopal financial transactions involving the rent rolls. A red wax seal is affixed to the letter.
Letter to Elizabeth Lyon
Letter written in parts on March 12, March 18, March 22 and March 28, 1853. Laments the death of their son but encourages hope in their other children. Describes his mining experiences and prices of provisions.
Letter to Emily
Ashurst Turner Gilbert (1786-1870), bishop of Chichester, writes to his daughter, Emily, during a visit to the bishop of Winchester while at Farnham Castle (Surrey, England). He shares news of social and local events including a robbery, several deaths, and a planned visit to a London oxygen physician. He ends the letter by writing down four riddles without the answers.
Letter to F. E. [Frederick E.] Kester
This Three Arts Club letter to University of Kansas physics professor Frederick E. Kester is from the club's Kansas City branch founder, Chloe Matteson, inviting membership in the club and writings for its journal. She also describes the club's desire to establish a University-related branch at Lawrence.
Letter to Frank J. Hogan, dated New York City.
Encloses copy of Pearson's Magazine in which Frank Harris published "Miracle of the Stigmata". (Enclosure missing.) Relates conversation with Harris about the story.
Letter to General Heath from Colonel Simeon Smith
Col. Smith thanks Gen. Heath for the suggestion that a new assignment in Santa Fe might be profitable. He then relates his frustrated attempts to secure a transfer to duty in St. Paul. Letter dated Leavenworth, Kansas. On back side note in another handwriting: "Col. Sim Smith, March 20, 69 Ans. my letter rel. to his coming to N[ew] M[exico]."
Letter to George Hoge from Abraham Lincoln
Letter to George Hoge, written by Abraham Lincoln's secretary on Lincoln's behalf from Springfield, Illinois; political subject. Reply to letter of the 5th, regretting inability to attend "your grand rally at Paris [Illinois] on the 12th." The rally was presumably being held in celebration of the Republican party victories in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Letter to George Willis
Letter to H. Capen, from the St. Marys Real Estate and Banking Office
Sedgwick was a general real estate and insurance agent operating in "St. Marys Real Estate and Banking Office". The letter to Capen in Bloomington, Illinois, informs him of land settlement, rates and loan conditions. On the back side is a printed map of the four corners of counties around St. Marys, showing railroads and wagon roads
Letter to H. Clark Gage?
John Bull, a common pseudonym in England, was used on this letter and mark of indebtedness to H. Clark Gage(? or Eiger?), Esq. of London, England. John Bull is very thankful for the kindness of a 5 pound loan that would be reimbursed shortly and offered his assistance in return.
Letter to Henry Wilkinson Cookson
Henry Melvill (1798-1871), clergyman, writes from Camberwell [Surrey, England] to Henry Wilkinson Cookson (1810-1876) about the Duke of Wellington's patronage and his appointment as chaplain to the Tower of London.
Letter to Irvin P. Long, guardian of Susan Mofat
Gives notice that a petition will be presented to the Wyandott County Commissioners for a road from Quindaro City to Wyandott City.
Letter to J. F. McLennan
Letter to J. J. Lutz regarding the purchase of picture of William Clarke Quantrill from Jesse James
Letter from C.F. Gunther to J.J. Lutz regarding the purchase of picture of William Clarke Quantrill from Jesse James.
Letter to John C. Hotten
From the Union Hotel on Charles Street in London, England, H. B. Fry writes to John Camden Hotten (1832-1873), a publisher and writer, to make arrangements to settle a bill and to request that Hotten send the cyclopaedias to the Wirth Brothers at 162 Regent Street. Fry sends Hotten good wishes on his new joke book.