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The 17th-20th Century Correspondence and Documents consists of letters, documents, and various forms of correspondence relating to notable names and celebrities from between 1618 and 1981. These documents have either been transcribed to or from the personalities in question or have been written in discussion of these individuals. Some documents have been previously digitized as a part of the Edward Lear Papers.

The digital collection is only selections from the physical collection. For more information about the collection and its contents, see the collection's finding aid.

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: Letter from Barclay Gammon, September 17, 1917; Barclay Gammon is busy on November 16th due to prior engagements but thanks for the kind invitation from the recipient and the Committee.

: Letter from Barry Pain, October 1, 1907; 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.

: Letter from Beirne Lay, Jr. to Lou Whitfield Miller, December 20, 1939; Beirne Lay, Jr. discusses a copy of the Atlantic Monthly by his father. He explains that his father's stories were all based in the South, until he had to stop writing to give more attention to his loved ones.

: Letter from Bernie Borchardt to Lou Whitfield MIller, October 21, 1939; Bernie Borchardt has done writing for Florida's Suniland magazine, and describes other stories he has written. He has chosen Florida for many of his settings because he has lived there most of his life.

: Letter from Bessie Marchant to Lou Whitfield Miller, December 9, 1939; Bessie Marchant recalls writing her story "The Secret of the Everglades," which is her only story based in Florida. Marchant enjoyed the environment of the Everglades and used an encyclopedia entry to aid her writing on the subject.

: Letter from Beverly Nichols to John Montgomery, November 11, 1974; Beverley Nichols cannot help John Montgomery because he recently underwent surgeries removing cancer and is in "too much pain to think clearly." He directs Montgomery to some of his publications that relate to his subject of inquiry.

: Letter from Bill Naughton to John Montgomery, October 4, 1966; Bill Naughton congratulates John Montgomery on escaping from the "rut race," and wishes him luck. He says that John Montgomery's cat won't know what to do with itself while Montgomery spends his time writing.

: Letter from Bob Sikes to Miss Florence Bethea; Letter from Bob Sikes congratulating Florence Beathea's election as president of the Tallahassee Historical Society.

: Letter from Bob Sikes to Miss Louise Richardson, April 5, 1957; Bob Sikes writes to Louise Richardson sending he a copy of the January 1948 Journal Coast and Geodetic Survey, Department of Commerce. He sends his well wishes and says he is glad to help in anyway he can.

: Letter from Brownlow North, Bishop of Winchester, April 24, 1804; Brownlow North refers to his lease that he has for twenty-one years, or for the rest of his life, until passing to his son. He wishes to bargain for low expenses regarding the lease and asks the recipient to talk with a solicitor named Mr. Palmer.

: Letter from C. Hayden Coffin to W. B. Fabian, April 15, 1897; 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 C. Hayden Coffin to W. B. Fabian, November 29; Hayden Coffin discusses wanting to prevent "mislates," by acting before someone.

: Letter from C. Hayden Coffin, November 23, 1896; C. Hayden Coffin lets the recipient know that he can participate in the program on December 3rd, and asks to have a band rehearsal.

: Letter from C. Welchman to George Pearson, March 9; C. Welchman requests Pearson to buy two books about birds, of which he will repay him, and send them by Mr. Wight, a clergyman. Welchman discusses his gold finch and its breeding.

: Letter from Catherine Graham to Mr. Fairfax; Catherine Graham, Countess of Berkshire, accepts an offer that the recipient, perhaps Mr. Fairfax, has previously described. Catherine Graham explains that their litter has been disappointing, and likely is looking to receive another dog from Mr. fairfax.

: Letter from Cecilia Loftus to Arthur Moreland, May 9th; 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.

: Letter from Charles Allis, June, 1757; Charles Allis describes an offer between two individuals but insists that the matter shall wait until he returns to town to discuss it further.

: Letter from Charles Cocks, First Baron Somers, April 28, 1783; Charles Cocks writes to his Lord stating that someone with a proper recommendation must be considered for an upcoming vacancy in Parliament.

: Letter from Charles Lyttelton, December 12, 1765; Charles Lyttelton refers to three different tree fossils as well as remains of an ancient fossilized forest at Lyons.

: Letter from Charles Santley to Arthur Moreland, April 12, 1907; The author of this letter accepts an offer from Arthur Moreland to present on Saturday on behalf of the Committee. The author humorously asks for an early time slot in the event as he is an "early bird" but is not "anxious to get worms."

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