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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 J.B. Priestley to John Montgomery, June 10, 1971; J.B. Priestley discusses an agent named Pat Kavanagh that both he and Jacquetta have been unimpressed with. Priestly says that Leslie Sands has completed a script for an entertainment based off of Priestley's own works. Priestley encloses two checks for John montgomery to sign.

: Letter from J.L. Shine to W. B. Fabian, November 15, 1896; J.L. Shine writes that he is unable to attend the Trial By Jury rehearsal tomorrow, but insists that one rehearsal will not make a difference. Shine asks W.B. Fabian for the date of the next rehearsal.

: Letter from James Byrnes to Miss Louise Richardson, March 15, 1957; James Byrnes writes to Louise Richardson after talking to Mr. Sam Latimer who told Byrnes of Richardson's "kind reference" to his speech and is sending her some copies.

: Letter from James Knibb to George Pearson; James Knibb states his preference of drakes to ducks and asks Pearson's nephew to exchange a duck for a drake or to buy one.

: Letter from James Knibb to George Pearson, November 2, 1761; James Knibb declines Mr. Pearson's offer of a bird. Knibb writes to George Pearson's nephew asking to visit and bring his pointer dog. He also asks to return a gun that he had left for repairs.

: Letter from John Baker; This undated and unaddressed letter is autographed by John Baker. Baker discusses a misunderstanding between himself and the recipient of the letter. Baker calls himself a brother to the recipient.

: Letter from John Baker Holroyd; Describes his intention on moving to London the first Tuesday of February. Mentions an originally enclosed letter from a wealthy man who values something close to one-hundred and thirty-thousand pounds. Discusses the French-imported cotton and the French duties of fifteen livres upon every hundred increment of weight. Perhaps dated January 26th.

: Letter from John Baker Holroyd, November 16, 1796; John Baker Holroyd writes about two originally enclosed letters relating to Lord Liverpool, perhaps Charles Jenkinson the 1st Earl of Liverpool, and a port merchant of Bristol.

: Letter from John Britton to John Russell, the Duke of Bedford, September 3, 1823; Britton writes to John Russell, Duke of Bedford, forwarding his book on Fonthill Abbey. He states that he would love to do an illustration of Woburn Alley, where the Duke resides, in the summer. On verso is a miniature biography of John Britton and his life as an antiquary and author.

: Letter from John Brown to James Hastie Builder, accompanied by receipt signed by James McGilchrist; Letter to James Hastie Builder from John Brown, dated March 23, 1781. Discusses church affairs including arrangements made for upcoming sermons. List and notes on verso organizing money payments and dates of preachings. Included is a signed note from James McGilchrist certifying the payment of twenty-three guineas from James Hastie Builder regarding a sermon.

: Letter from John Carey; John Carey requests a copy of a publication and refers to Mr. Wakefield's edition that Carey hopes to publish under. Carey discusses editing of publications.

: Letter from John Dewey to Dean Nathaniel Salley, January 8, 1929; John Dewey says he has not responded since he was sick with a bad cold. Dewey accepts Dean Salley's proposal of naming the "education society" after him, and feels very honored by the act.

: Letter from John E. Browne, January 2, 1885; John E. Browne sends the recipient manuscripts by Sidney Lanier, provided by his wife Mrs. Mary Day Lanier.

: Letter from John Edwards to Polly, October 27, 1765; Letter addressed to Polly from minister John Edwards. Includes a lengthy spiritual discussion as well as a recommendation of a servant named Miss Mills.

: Letter from John Hill to John Manners, May 11, 1769; John Hill writes to the Marquis of Granby, John Manners, proposing the presentation of a loyal address to his Majesty as well as hopes that the madness of the town's rabble will spread no further. Included is John Manners' response where he writes to Mr. Hill stating his fears that he being the one to present this address would be improper, and should rather come from the town in general.

: Letter from John Ives, September 2, 1775; John Ives writes on his and Suffolk Harold's behalf to Mr. Barbor, wishing him good health and presenting him with a little book originally accompanying the letter.

: Letter from John Jacob to John Gollope, September 4, 1751; John Jacob asks John Gallope to sign his name on an inclosed paper that invites a "Mr. Spencer" to be their stated minister. John Jacob also asks that Gallope seal and return the document once finished.

: Letter from John Lavery to Arthur Moreland, November 22, 1922; John Lavery accepts an invitation to the Press Club on December 16th but says because he is an "indifferent speaker," he must decline the speaking position offered to him by Arthur Moreland.

: Letter from John Moore to John Montgomery, August 3, 1966; John Moore reports that one his cats died last week and he does not wish to be photographed with his other cats at the current moment. Moore asks John Montgomery if he can send him a photo from some years ago for Montgomery's "cat book" instead.

: Letter from John Moore to John Montgomery, August 31, 1966; John Moore has written to Clayton Evans asking if he can find the photographs taken of Mr. Moore and his cat. Moore is prepared to get photographs taken for John Montgomery's book if there is no luck finding the old ones. More asks if the publishers will pay for the specialty photograph or just the copyright fee.

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