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17th-20th Century Correspondence and Documents

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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 Eva Moore, October 25
Letter from Eva Moore, October 25
Eva Moore presumably writes to W.B. Fabian on October 25, 1896. Moore is pleased to accept the role of "Bridesmaid" in the "Trial By Jury" production for the Actors' Association. Signature on verso.
Letter from Fay Davis to W. B. Fabian
Letter from Fay Davis to W. B. Fabian
Davis writes to W.B. Fabian stating that he would be glad to join the Actors' Association's matinée on December 3rd if his engagements at St. James's Theater do not interfere. Davis requests a part in the show during the beginning or middle if possible.
Letter from Fay Davis to W. B. Fabian, November 21, 1896
Letter from Fay Davis to W. B. Fabian, November 21, 1896
Fay Davis writes to W.B. Fabian regretfully informing him she will not be able to assist in the Actors' Association's matinée due to prior engagements on December 3rd.
Letter from Florence Dysart, October 29, 1896
Letter from Florence Dysart, October 29, 1896
Florence Dysart gladly accepts an opportunity to assist in the "Trial By Jury" production on December 3rd.
Letter from Florence Palmer to Lou Whitfield Miller, February 26, 1939
Letter from Florence Palmer to Lou Whitfield Miller, February 26, 1939
Florence Palmer writes to Lou Whitfield Miller answering her with biographical information about herself. Palmer hopes to write more stories based in the "romantic and colorful" setting of Florida.
Letter from Florence Perry to W. B. Fabian, November 4, 1896
Letter from Florence Perry to W. B. Fabian, November 4, 1896
Florence Perry regrets to inform W.B. Fabian that she has prior engagements and cannot participate in the matinée of Trial By Jury on December 3rd.
Letter from Francis Astry to Dr. Zachary Greg, January 5, 1747
Letter from Francis Astry to Dr. Zachary Greg, January 5, 1747
Letter from Francis Astry requesting the return of a friend's copy of speeches made on occasion of Sir Hans Sloan's presenting an owl to Oxford. He concludes the letter by wishing Dr. Greg and his wife a happy new year. There is a contemporary description of Francis Asty's life attached below the document.
Letter from Francis Fauquier to George Pearson, March 9, 1794
Letter from Francis Fauquier to George Pearson, March 9, 1794
Fauquier describes and discusses contracts with Mr. Pearson's tenant farmers as well as upkeep of property. Fauquier suggests adding that each tenant bring to him one load of coals yearly.
Letter from Francois-Xavier de Feller to Antoine-Alexandre Barbier
Letter from Francois-Xavier de Feller to Antoine-Alexandre Barbier
Letter transcribed in French from Francois-Xavier Feller to Antoine-Alexandre Barbier, librarian to Napoleon the Emperor of the French. Addressed to the Bibliothecaire du Louvre.
Letter from Fred Terry to Arthur Moreland, August 1, 1912
Letter from Fred Terry to Arthur Moreland, August 1, 1912
Fred Terry writes to Arthur Moreland asking him to thank the members of the Press Club Committee for their invitation. Terry says his wife cannot come since she will be out of town, and Terry himself is sick, but showing signs of recovery, so he too cannot make it.
Letter from Frederic Reynolds to Prince Hoare
Letter from Frederic Reynolds to Prince Hoare
Letter from Frederic Reynolds to Prince Hoare, asking Hoare to intervene in a dispute at the Haymarket Theatre involving George Colman and the author of a play, Mr. Moultrie.
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson
Undated letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson. Knightley sends Pearson some laurel plants and asks Pearson to direct the deliverer to a place where they can obtain four wigs for Knightley. He inquires about Maria's health and says Pearson must send for his horse for Maria to ride or he will "break your head." Verso has description of ordered plants and math calculations.
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, April 25
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, April 25
Letter from a G. Knightley to George Pearson dated April 25th. States that Mrs. Vyner should have assured Pearson that his horse would not be occupied since he must stay close to home to oversee a masonry project.
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, February 26
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, February 26
Letter from a G. Knightley to George Pearson dated February 26th. Knightley recommends a property in Warwick to Pearson and states that Pearson is his ideal neighbor.
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, March 13
Letter from G. Knightley to George Pearson, March 13
Letter from a G. Knightley to George Pearson dated March 13th. Knightley apologizes for not writing sooner as he has had no free time lately and invites Pearson to his estate. Note on verso describing his construction of a new stable and outhouses.
Letter from G. Palmer to George Pearson
Letter from G. Palmer to George Pearson
G. Pearson inquires about canaries, two hens, and a cock for Lady Newdigate. Asks about their price and to be lent a cage.
Letter from George C. Gorham to Charles Lanman, March 16, 1869
Letter from George C. Gorham to Charles Lanman, March 16, 1869
George C. Groham provides Charles Lanman with a list of Electors for Florida and originally encloses a list of committees for him.
Letter from George Croly
Letter from George Croly
George Croly accepts an invitation for a public event on Thursday.
Letter from George Croly, July 30, 1853
Letter from George Croly, July 30, 1853
Letter from George Croly seeming to discuss a newspaper. States that he wrote the recipient a long letter some months ago. Dated July, 30, 1853.
Letter from George Henry Glasse, January 21, 1804
Letter from George Henry Glasse, January 21, 1804
Perhaps writing to Peter Boyle Blaquin, this letter from George Henry Glasse describes Glasse's despair in his separation from his "adored Elizabeth," and claims that he has no further hopes in this world.

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