Boston, MA, 1851. not bound. Very Good. Written in ink in a legible hand on lined blue paper, 1/2 page. Baldwin tells Dudley that he has not yet been able to see a Mr. Slade with regard to cleansing the shawls. "Mr. Hulbert says that covering the spots with powdered magnesia will extract them effectually. If you will send the shawls to me I will see that they are cleansed.". 9.75" x 7.75". (more information)

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Timicula, PA: Not published, 1891. Original. not bound. Very Good. Old fold marks. One page. Says he is "inclined to pay a visit at thy house at a future day, and desire to ask thee whether I can reach Masonville early enough some first-day morning to enable me to attend your meeting. If so, what is the route?" etc. Signed as "Thy friend, David Brinton." 8.5" x 5.5". (more information)

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Laconia, NH, 1856. not bound. Very Good. With original small envelope, stamp removed. Two pages. Written in sepia ink on blue laid paper, in a legible hand. In part: "Saphid wishes Me to Say that we expect to be at Holderness Tomorrow on the Noon Train.You said I Might Let you know 3 or 4 Days Previous. But I have Some engagements after this week which will Take Me all My Time.so you will excuse us coming on so Short a Notice as I could Not of had the Pleasure in Payeing you a visit if we do Not come this week.". 7" x 4". (more information)

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Bakersfield, CA: Not published, 1896. Original. not bound. Very Good. One page, in part: " . It is a far cry from Bryn Mawr to Bakersfield and now you understand why you have waited so long and--I trust--so patiently for this autograph. As March is not usually a month of roses in Philadelphia, I take the liberty of sending you a native of this land of sunshine and flowers. Sincerely yours, Robert J. Burdette." A four-page biography of Burdette accompanies this manuscript. 8" x 5.25". (more information)

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Washington, 1949. not bound. Very Good. One page, six paragraphs on "Savings Bond" stationery, in part: "Of course I will be glad to write the letter for Jerry Wald. I hope it's not too late." (Wald is remembered as the person who later leaked word of the Marilyn Monroe nude calendar to the press to publicize the movie "Clash by Night".) In this letter, Byrd continues: ".I have been back at the old stand for about three months now. Washington is as hectic as ever.I want to congratulate you for the organization you have built up in Hollywood. I shall follow your pictures with the greatest interest.Affectionate regards from the Byrds to the Banks.Sincerely, Richard E. Byrd (signed as Dick)." 10.5" x 8". (more information)

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Washington: Not published, 1883. Original. not bound. Very Good. Old fold marks. Two pages. A friendly letter from this Princeton University graduate to a former professor there. Says he has been suffering and confined to home for a month, etc. " . Your kind expressions in behalf of Bob Bowling have given me great pleasure to read . I will try to help him in every way.I do not think we ever meet that you are not spoken of. Permit me to refer to your good and excellent brother who lives at McConnellsville .," &c., &c. I think it comes from your fondness for me when I was a boy at College . " [See the Dictionary of American Biography for an account of Cameron's life and career as Secretary of War, railroad president, senator from Pennsylvania, &c.]. 9.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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NYC not published 1889., 1889. Tipped into an old manila folder and in very good condition. 8" x 5" 2pp Stephen C. Massett (1820-1898) worked as an actor, composer, author, monologist, &. His papers are at Georgetown University. In part: "110 W. 40th St., New York.I thank you for letting me have the manuscript of your new song, "My Heart Is Free." There is a simplicity in the melody, and a charm in the words, which I much like. And I shall take great pleasure in singing it, at my concerts this winter. I am obliged to you for placing my name on the title page, and I sure [sic] Mr. George Law will be complimented and pleased by the dedication." Signed in full by Helen Dudley Campbell. original ms. edition. Binding is folder. (more information)

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Dover, DE: Not published, 1952. Original. not bound. Very Good. Three pages. Includes a carbon of Miller's original letter to the Governor, Carvel's reply, and the mailing envelope. Miller thanks Gov. Carvel for addressing the Federation of Delaware Teachers "in such a sincere, direct and specific manner in outlining the future objectives of his party." The Governor's reply thanks Miller for his support, and regrets that "we were unable to prevail" in the recent election. Signed in full. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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St. Albans, Vermont, 1882. not bound. Very Good. Two letters, each one page on CVR letterhead. The letter signed by E.A. Chittenden, Superintendent of Local Freight Traffic, is re tariff and a shipment of sleds. The letter from the General Superintendent tells one H.R. Barney, Agent at Chester, Vermont, to increase his father's pay to $1.20 a day. 10.5" x 8". (more information)

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Campton, NH, 1856. not bound. Very Good. One page, black ink on blue paper. 5.25" x 7.75". (more information)

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Concord, MA, 1857. not bound. Good. One page, computation figures cover the back. ".You may cut off those butts from those horse hides for me and send the rest to Mr. Fletcher of Stow to be finished." ".As I understand the price, they are to cost me 10 cents a foot as they are now." 5" x 7.5". (more information)

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Paris, France: Not published, 1938. Original. not bound. Very Good. Postmarked at Grand Central Annex, NY, Feb. 22, 1938. " . I was born July 9th 1866--yesterday, I assure you! Sincerely, Ernest Dimnet." Dimnet wrote "The Art of Thinking," published in 1930 and still in print. 5.5" x 3.25". (more information)

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New England: Not published, 1850. Original. not bound. Very Good. Sepia ink in a neat, legible hand, 4pp. Nelly has received a long letter from her son, Robin, who is in his father's custody and whom she has not seen for many years. She had written to Robin that she would like to communicate with her children so that they wouldn't have to sneak behind their father's back, but Robin replied that his father would not consent to this. Robin stated that if it hadn't been for Mr. Bond, he'd "have left this place," and he promises to remain there until Nelly thinks this through. She had asked Robin what he'd like to do with his life. He replied that he would hate office work, and wants to learn a trade. Robin sent along a photograph of himself at age 11, which startled Nelly because he now looked so much like his father even though he hadn't as a "little boy." Robin says he will tell his sister about Nelly when he sees her in September, news that is not safe to put into writing. Robin communicates with his mother, Nelly, through a third person (Milly Haskell) because he does not know his mother's name or address. This is a poignant relic of 19th-century American divorce law which placed children in the custody of their father and could forbid contact with their mother. 8" x 5". (more information)

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Philadelphia: Not published, 1938. Original. not bound. Very Good. The author founded the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, the oldest tuition-free art school in the US. One page, in part: " . It is gratifying to know that you hold me in such high esteem. The date of my birth is November the twenty-seventh, Eighteen hundred and seventy-one. Sincerely yours, Samuel S. Fleisher." 9.25" x 5.75". (more information)

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Wallingford, PA: Not published, 1894. Original. not bound. Good. Lower half of integral leaf excised, barely clipping signature. 1.5 pages, sepia ink in a readable hand. Furness, a Unitarian clergyman, was born in Boston, graduated Harvard Divinity School, served the Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, championed the anti-slavery cause, authored various works, etc. [See the Dictionary of American Biography.] 6.75" x 4.5". (more information)

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West River [Vermont], 1859. not bound. Very Good. One page, written in ink in a legible hand. Acknowledges payment of a note; sends his father's love; refers to his little daughter's illness; etc. 9" x 7". (more information)

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Griswoldville, VT, 1851. not bound. Good. One page. Griswold is unhappy that delivery of some machinery has been delayed, so he sends a $1500 draft, asks for partial shipment, etc. 4.25" x 7.75". (more information)

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s.l. not published nd [ca. 1850s]., 1850. Written in sepia ink on white paper. 10" x 8" one page In part: ".It was our intention.to visit you immediately on our arrival, but were prevented doing so by the sickness of ourselves and children. They suffer so much from the weather that we shall be obliged to sail on Saturday. I expect to be absent about twelve months, and on my return hope to spend some time in Bainbridge.," etc. This letter is accompanied by the original envelope, addressed: Miss Anna L. Kirby, Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York.". original ms edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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New York[?] not published 1851., 1851. Written in ink in a legible hand on pale gray paper. 8.25" x 5.25" one page In part: "Please deliver to Mr. Stephen Duval, those samples of Bleached White Cambrics, which we left in your hands some months since," &c. original ms edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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East Aurora, NY: Not published, 1903. Original. not bound. Fine. One page, letterhead. Here is Elbert Hubbard as an aggressive bookseller, sending a "choice" volume to a customer on approval. "We are not sure that the book sent you this day will appeal to you. Anyway we want you to see a copy before the edition disappears. As you are a book-lover, we know you are glad to see these choice things. Should you not want the volume, simply return it at your convenience. Sincerely, Elbert Hubbard." 7.25" x 4.25". (more information)

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East Aurora, NY: Not published, 1903. Original. not bound. Fine. One page on letterhead. Acknowledges her letter, has sent her a book, etc. ".I am glad you are interested in old Walt. One of my boys is making a life size statue of him, and we are all Whitman cranks here . Some fine day when I am in your vicinity, I am going to visit Walt's home and his tomb, and it is probable I will see you face to face." 7.25" x 4.25". (more information)

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Lake Mills, 1855. not bound. Good. Written in a legible hand; margin torn away below signature. One page. Apparently written to her daughter (addressed as "Duck") who is visiting the Blackmar family. She is needed at home to work. "Bill agreed to send you down in the stage. We have just so much to do before we move. I want you and Mrs. Blackmar hired girl to go to the store and get 2 yards (of gingham). It was 11 cents a yard. I send postage stamps. It is for your dress. It is in the block where Peabody's store is, only the corner store.". 7.25" x 7.75". (more information)

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Toledo and Chicago, 1945. not bound. Good. Three letters, 3pp in all. All three are aimed at resuming normal business since the war has ended and government restrictions have been lifted. ".We hope you will forgive us for our enforced but cheerful war work since Pearl Harbor. Restrictions have been lifted on the sale of steel products by warehouses now that the war is won. Thanks for your cooperation during the trying war years.," etc. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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Connecticut: Not published, 1969. First Edition. not bound. Fine. 4pp. This two-page, seasonal message re Lake Como (April 1969) was "edited nostalgically in December for his friends." On the front of this copy, the Connecticut poet has written in blue ink: "Dear Kitty-- Thank you for your kind note. I want to come see you, but New Haven is more realistic--I'd love to come down for dinner, or lunch, or better have you up, when you're there next." Gives the telephone numbers at his Connecticut College office and at home." Signed as Bill. 8.5" x 5.5". (more information)

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Baltimore, Maryland not published 1852., 1852. Hardcover. Written in ink in a legible hand, slight fading, readable. 9.75" x 7.75" one page In part: ". You do us injustice if you suppose that we only look to our own safety in the sale of your Prints, for we are as desirous to get the highest price the market will offer as you are; and so far, we feel entirely satisfied that we have done as much for you as any other house here could ." Refers to a print #13 as an undesirable style, reflected by the poor sales record, although the cloth on which they were printed is equal to that used for the prints that have sold. " . Your agents in Philadelphia also remarked that they were not desirable .". original ms edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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Baltimore, Maryland not published 1852., 1852. Written in ink in a legible hand on pale blue paper. 10.5" x 8.5" one page In part: "I enclose an account of sales [not present] for Mr. G.J. Adams [whom Murdick represented in the sale of goods], &c. ".I received a letter today from you on the subject of Potatoe Starch--at present the [?] Company are supplied, but will want in the course of a few weeks to purchase a supply for the coming Winter and Spring if the price is not too high." Asks for his lowest price "and the freight your packets charge for Cash to Baltimore.," &c. original ms edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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New England: Not published, 1860. Original. not bound. Very Good. Black ink in a light hand; 2 pages. She has been visiting relatives: spent a day with Eden, saw Mary Cole, had supper with Aunt Annie, etc. Visited the old homestead but hardly recognized it. Has to help Eden finish Martha's dress to wear to the "association"[?]. "We all went to the Picnic and had a good time. I had more fellows than enuft to wate on me. Mr. Londay Davis sun [sic] fell in love with me and came up Sunday and spent the day. Bud Cole is having a party for me.," &c. 8" x 5". (more information)

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Somerset, OH: Not published, 1858. Original. not bound. Very Good. Two pages, sepia ink on white paper, in a light but legible hand. Her health is good. "We had a good quarterly meeting two weeks ago. I staid at my old friend's Mrs. Dennisons . I am at Andrew's yet, sometime I go to Marg's and help her sew . I am at Aunt's today preparing my skirt for quilting . Marg. Pugh and I will be over to see you soon as Harvest is over . I have been to Reading . Hannah has not many warm friends in New Reading . Wheat is very nice around here, corn looks fine." 8" x 6.5". (more information)

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Caldwell, NY: Not published, 1902. Original. not bound. Very Good. Paxton was graduated from Pennsylvania College [now U of PA] in 1843, authored discourses and sermons, etc. 1.5pp, in part: " . It gives me great pleasure to reply to such a kindly epistle. The date of my birth was June 7, 1824. The place was Adams Co., Pa. . Yours truly, William M. Paxton." 6.75" x 5.25". (more information)

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Petersham, NH: Not published, 1850. Original. not bound. Very Good. Sepia ink in a neat hand. 1.25pp. She is delighted that Minerva is coming to Petersham, "come immediately and stay all winter." Mother has been suffering with sore throats and wishes that Barbara would "send me another box of Mr. Lune's Pitch Lozenges." Father is quite lame and they cannot get any Dr. Oliver's Salve in Petersham. "I have got my hats done and shall send them this week to Ballard and I want them in the market," &c. 8.5" x 6.5". (more information)

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