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Letter to Professor Sedgwick
From Nice, Kate Malcolm writes to her friend, Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873), Professor at Trinity College in Cambridge, England and apologizes for not writing sooner. After noting that the French revolutionaries have interfered with her family's travel plans, she uses the opportunity to introduce her friend, Mr. Lacaita, and hopes that Professor Sedgwick will extend Mr. Lacaita every courtesy, including a tour of the University and the use of the libraries there.
Letter to Rev. Samuel Y. Lum, Lawrence, Kansas
Letter of recommendation from Joseph Baldwin, clerk of the Calvanistic Congregational Church, Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Rev. Samuel Y. Lum, Pastor, Plymouth Church, Lawrence on behalf of Mrs. Nancy Hunt (probably the wife of George W. Hunt, who had emigrated to Kansas Territory circa 1855). Dated Fitchburg, [Mass.], May 5, 1856.
Letter to Richard H. Collins
D. T. Mitchell emigrated from Kentucky to Kansas Territory in the 1850s as an attorney and land agent, engaging also in map publishing and later in newspaper publishing and politics. In this September 11, 1855 letter to Kentuckian Richard H. Collins, Mitchell writes from Weston, Missouri of news of a Pawnee attack on a federally-contracted survey party directed by Colonel Charles Manners while mapping Pawnee lands near the Platte River in Nebraska.
Letter to Richard Salisbury from J.T. Frisbie
Letter written by J.T. Frisbie to Richard Salisbury of Syracuse, New York. The letter describes the life of Caroline M. Congdon (1841-186), the semi-paralyzed poet of Amber or Otisco Valley, Onondaga County, New York, and the device she used for writing.
Letter to Robert Cole
William Flexman (flourished 1817-1850), a surgeon, writes to Robert Cole of Plymouth Dock from South Molton (Devonshire, England) about a gold specimen he found in the rubble of an abandoned copper mine. He hopes to be able to supply Cole with more rock and mineral specimens and asks Cole to send him any duplicate specimens he might have.
Letter to Rose Edington
This letter, dated December 22, 1919, is from Emporia Gazette editor William Allen White to Rose Edington of Troy, Kansas, who worked as a linotypist and subscription contest organizer for various newspapers in Kansas and Nebraska. White's letter is written in response to Miss Edington's solicitation for contributions of clothing for the needy.
Letter to S. S. Cox from William Taylor
Letter to S.S. Cox dated Leavenworth, K.T. which discusses the Kansas constitution and lack of border incidents. Also dDescribes Kansas landscape.
Letter to Samuel West in Philadelphia from Benjamin West in London
Friendly family letter, from Samuel West (active 1738-1793), to his brother, in Philadelphia, enclosing book containing his recent speech. Mr Churchman of Chester county has brought Benjamin family news. Address: Samuel West, Esq. in the Delaware State Pennsylvania to the Care of Peter Thompson, Philadelphia. By favor of the Rev. Mr Ducke. Seal torn away.
Letter to Sarah Bacon
Signing himself as her affectionate friend and brother, S. L. writes from London, England to Sarah (Sally) Bacon, who is staying at Mrs. Harrison's at Hays near Bromley, Kent, England. He is writing from Wills Coffee House in Cornhill. While he is gratified to learn that she has been well received, he is distressed that her mother has treated him unfairly with regard to some financial matters. Also, he cautions Sarah about any possible marriage plans.
Letter to Senator George Moses
In this 3-page letter to U.S. Senator George Moses of New Hampshire, Emporia Gazette editor William Allen White addresses the circumstances surrounding his work as Kansas delegate and member of the Committee on Resolutions during the June 1936 Republican National Convention at which Kansas Governor Alf Landon was nominated for President.
Letter to Seymour Hicks
From 26 Sackville Street, Kate Rivers writes to Seymour George Hicks (1871-1949), an actor, theater manager and author, about mutual acquaintances and some possibilities of plays to perform. She makes two lists of plays to assist Hicks and pastes a clipping, "Extraordinary Uproar at St. James's Theatre" for his amusement.
Letter to Sir Ernest Nathaniel Bennett
Letter to Sir John Philippart
Frederick George Barton (born 1817) was a curate in the mill town of Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. He was also the author of Religion in Heart and Life (1854). In this letter he writes to Sir John Philippart (circa 1784-1875) to renew connections between the families and to tell Sir John that he is having his publishers, Wertheim and McIntosh, send him a copy of his book.
Letter to Sir John Philippart
Letter to Sir William Rumbold
Letter to Stratford Canning, Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe
George Cautley (1807?-1880), a clergyman and scholar, writes to Stratford Canning, Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe (1780-1880), a diplomat, about activities in his neighborhood and expresses hope that the Viscount's wife's health will improve. Cautley also shares his plans to publish a translation of the Emblems of Alciati, asks about the Viscount's literary work and gives reviews of a few recently published works.
Letter to the editor of the Leavenworth Standard in 1881 concerning Price's raid of 1864
Mounted newspaper clippings of a letter to the editor of the Leavenworth (Kansas) Standard, dated November 26, 1881, concerning Price's Missouri Expedition, 1864.
Letter to the Editor of the Literary Gazette
Ralph Hudson writes from 8.5 Cheapside (London, England) to the Editor of the Literary Gazette of his belief that the ideal beauty of the ancient Greek artists is based on geometrical and anatomical principles. He wonders if the Literary Gazette might want to publish a series of papers on the topic.
Letter to the Reverend Dr. Sumner
Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880), a Roman Catholic priest and author, writes to his previous tutor, the Reverend Dr. Charles Richard Sumner (1790-1874, eventually bishop of Winchester) in Windsor, England from Christ Church, University of Oxford, to congratulate Sumner on his pending elevation to the Bench. Oakeley also notes that he failed to get a fellowship to Oriel and is uncertain of his plans. There is a broken (in parts) red wax seal affixed to the letter.
Letter to Thomas Sherwood
Letter addressed to "Friend Woodward", dated Squaws Leg City which discusses territorial legislature at Pawnee; describes incident between Stringfellow and Reeder
Letter to Ward
In this letter Richford writes to Ward who is vacationing. Among other remarks about horse racing, Richford mentions that he saw Voltigeur win the Doncaster Cup. He also relates that he accompanied the horse and its master (Thomas Dundas (1795-1873), the 2nd Earl of Zetland) to Aske Hall.
Letter to William Jerdan
Letter to William Pierce
Letter written by C.C. Andrews at Fort Leavenworth to his friend, William Pierce, in Boston on September 11, 1854. In the letter Andrews describes the climate, gives a brief description of the area and discusses the slavery issue; in particular the pro-slavery people from Missouri plan to cross the border to vote in the Kansas election.
Letter to William Seaver Woode
Letter from Clyde W. Miller, secretary to Governor Ben Sanford Paulen, acknowledging receipt of a book from William Seaver Woods.