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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 George Montagu, Earl of Halifax, to Dr. Philip Doddridge, December 26, 1733; George Montagu, Earl of Halifax, writes in response to a previous correspondence and wishes the recipient to keep up good spirits.

: Letter from George Onslow, first Earl of Onslow; George Onslow discusses the horse feed in his troop as well as the process of recruiting men, including two men "of Vincent." He pleads on the behalf of a Richardson that Love should be left to work on the accounts.

: Letter from George Onslow, first Earl of Onslow, to Mr. Stovell, August 16, 1797; Letter from George Onslow, first Earl of Onslow, to Mr. Stovell where he awaits news on a matter both recipients are familiar with.

: Letter from Giacomo-Maria-Carlo Denina, 1781; Letter transcribed in French from Giacomo-Maria-Carlo Denina, associate librarian to the first librarian to Napoleon.

: Letter from Gilbert Frankau to Winchester, March 23, 1938; Gilbert Frankau writes to "My dear Winchester," of whom he discusses poetry. Frankau asks if Winchester would like a set of his published poems as he would like to give them to people who "love and understand the medium."

: Letter from Harbord Suffield, October 26, 1799; Harold Suffield writes about the Rochdale Canal in Lancashire. He makes reference to the committee for management of the Rochdale. The letter has pieces torn out of it.

: Letter from Helen Keller to Dr. Seymour, November 6, 1940; Helen Keller writes to Dr. Seymour acknowledging his donation to the Relief Fund for Spanish Children and is glad to hear that her trip to Tallahassee inclined Dr. Seymour to donate. Helen Keller sends Dr. Seymour and the college students warm regards.

: Letter from Henrietta Onslow, January 5, 1805; Henrietta Onslow writes on behalf of George Onslow who cannot use his right hand. The letter discusses the incomplete sale of farms which will turn one large and two small bills will be paid to Keat Claridge and Mr. Pearch.

: Letter from Henry A. Kissinger to Dan Metts, Jr., November 15, 1954; Henry A. Kissinger regretfully denies Dan Metts, Jr. his request for Confluence vol. 2 No. 4, and explains Confluence's financial inabilities to send complimentary copies to the United States. There are pencil notes taken on this typed letter concerning its content.

: Letter from Henry A. Kissinger to Ms. Louise Richardson, October 8, 1952; Henry A. Kissinger thanks Louise Richardson for her latest response and is sorry to hear that the Florida State University library will not subscribe to Confluence in the near future. Kissinger hopes that Richardson can reconsider at a later date, and guarantees another one or two more issues free of charge.

: Letter from Henry A. Kissinger to Ms. Louise Richardson, September 25, 1952; Henry A. Kissinger writes to Louise Richardson, sending her a copy of the third issue of Confluence. Kissinger hopes to hear some feedback from Richardson on her thoughts about the recent issue as well as if she would be willing to pay a subscription for the Confluence publication. Kissinger explains that they might need to implement a subscription service in America to make up costs of printing and keep their British printing free.

: Letter from Henry Chambers to George Pearson, July 27; Letter dated July 27th where Henry Chambers describes his activities during a visit to "Sir Peter" at Haydon. Discusses various activities such as fishing, dinners, drinking, the gift of a dog, as well as the distress of his wife.

: Letter from Henry Fox, November 6th; In this letter to "Madam," Henry Fox requests the presence of "your Ladyship," dated November 6th.

: Letter from Henry Neville to Arthur Moreland, December 4, 1908; Henry Neville says that he will be preoccupied with the Green Room Club on the 12th and cannot accept Arthur Moreland's invitation. Neville extends an invitation for Moreland to join him at the Green Room Club on the 12th if he can.

: Letter from Henry Saint-John. Bolingbroke, 1st Viscount, August 3, 1714; In this letter to Henry Worsley, whose name has been cropped, Henry Saint-John Bolingbroke announces the death of Queen Anne and the appointment of George I. The 1st Viscount Bolingbroke describes that public peace can hopefully be preserved following this announcement, and that those who are against the current government shall not be satisfied.

: Letter from Herbert Mayo, August 24, 1779; Letter from Herbert Mayo responding to an inquiry about a new burying ground and asks if there is an Episcopal minister that officiates there. The document may be directed to a secretary of the Lord Bishop of London.

: Letter from Hermann Georg Fiedler, 1904; Hermann Georg Fiedler must decline an invitation from previous correspondences due to his engagements as a teacher at the Royal College and must return home afterwards. Fiedler hopes to attend another event with the recipient on the 31st.

: Letter from Howard Reynolds to W. B. Fabian, October 22, 1896; Howard Reynolds will play a solo for W.B. Fabian on December 3rd. Reynolds was most likely a performer in the Actors' Association's production on December 3, 1896.

: Letter from J. Bryant to S. Morritt, June 1, 1803; Letter from Mr. Bryant to S. Morritt acknowledging an originally enclosed treatise. Bryant expresses his agreeance upon its containments.

: Letter from J.B. Priestley to John Montgomery, December 4, 1974; J.B. Priestley sends John Montgomery checks to sign so that he can send them through letters after they've been signed.

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