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Alfred Austin collection, 1865-1915

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Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence, writings and photographs by or about Alfred Austin. The correspondence consists of 14 letters from Austin to various people,and over 140 letters to Austin or his wife. The writings consist of holograph drafts, typescripts, and proofs of poems, playscripts, and notes by Austin. The photographs consist of portraits of Austin and views of his estate, Swinford.

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10 ALS to Alfred Austin, Paris, 1897 July 2-1908 July 10 Box 1, Folder 37

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10 ALS to Alfred Austin, [v.p.], 1897 October 23-1911 July 26 Box 1, Folder 25

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13 ALS to Alfred Austin, selected by himself for his autobiography, [n.p.], 1881-1888 Box 1, Folder 31-32

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Chauncey Brewster Tinker manuscript collection, 1644-1944

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Abstract Or Scope: Contains chiefly British (as well as other European and American) historical and literary manuscripts and autographs, including items by James Boswell, Jr., Hall Caine, Thomas Frognall Dibdin, John Masefield, Mary Russell Mitford, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Algernon Charles Swinburne, Anthony Trollope, and John Wilkes.

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10 ALS to Barbara Hofland, 1825-1838 Box 10, Folder 441

Tinker 1578

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11 ALS to Barbara Hofland, 1819 Apr 20 Box 9, Folder 439

Tinker 1578

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12 ALS to Barbara Hofland, 1821-1824 Box 10, Folder 440

Tinker 1578

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Humphreys-Marvin-Olmstead collection, 1776-1867

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Abstract Or Scope: A collection of unrelated papers, linked by the family connections of the major figures. The papers of David Humphreys, a diplomat in the service of the United States, document his activities in Spain, 1789-1808. Also included are personal papers including correspondence with David Bushnell and Ezra Lee about submarines and with James Madison on politics, and some family correspondence. The papers of George William Erving, who was chargé d'affaires in Madrid (1804-1809) during Humphreys' tenure, complement the Humphreys diplomatic papers. The Marvin and Lemuel Gregory Olmstead (also Olmsted) families are represented by correspondence concerning life in New York and Connecticut in the 19th century. Of particular interest is a series of some sixty letters from Sarah Lucy Olmstead to her father describing her life in Erie, Pennsylvania from 1860-1865. Also in this part of the collection is a family photograph album and a journal kept by Lemuel Gregory Olmstead of his travels in New York State during 1830.

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10 ALS to D. Humphreys(*), 1799 April 6-1799 August 24 Box 2, Folder 62

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10 ALS to D. Humphreys(*), 1799 September 3-1799 December 31 Box 2, Folder 63

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12 ALS to D. Humphreys(*), 1801 February 21-1801 October 3 Box 2, Folder 65

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Lady St. Helier papers, 1847-1955

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Abstract Or Scope: Letters received by Lady St. Helier and other members of her family, particularly her daughter, Dorothy Stewart Allhusen. The letters, from many notable authors, political figures, clergymen, and members of English and Scottish aristocratic families, mainly concern social engagements and personal news; several letters to Lord Jeune (later Baron St. Helier) concern political matters and legal cases. Correspondents include Sir Austen Chamberlain, Pearl May Teresa Richards Craigie, Kate Greenaway, Edith Wharton, and Sir Evelyn Wood.

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10 ALS to Dorothy Stanley Allhusen, 1898-1900, n.d. Box 5, Folder 322

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10 ALS to Lady St. Helier, 1885-1909 Box 1, Folder 72

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10 ALS to Lady St. Helier, 1894-1905, n.d. Box 4, Folder 260

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[Collection of 233 letters and envelopes], 1701-1900

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Abstract Or Scope: Manuscripts, in multiple hands, of a collection of 233 letters by various notables on numerous subjects, many of them concerning personal affairs. The first volume, for example, contains notes on "Eastward Hoe" and "Old Plays" by S. Pegge and letters by George North on the value of old coins; the second volume contains letters by Voltaire, Horace Walpole, Edmund Burke, Charles Lamb, Robert Peel, and Hannah More, as well as a poem titled "On Faulkners Edition of Swift" by Sir Walter Scott; and the third volume includes a letter by "C. J. Fox" concerning bets "on the Oatlands Stake."
Volume I contains items 1-72; vol. II, 73-179; and vol. III 180-233.

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10 ALS to Edmond Malone (1741-1812), 1793-1795 Box 2

Hill Street
13 p.; various sizes
76/II/121-130

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13 ALS to John Mitford (1781-1859), 1836-1839 Box 1

Salisbury and Bremhill
28 p.; various sizes
76/I/49-55, 57-62

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2 ALS and 2 AL to Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), n.d. Box 2

n.p.
4 p.; various sizes
Social engagement notes.
76/II/165-168

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Thornton Wilder collection, 1918-1983

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Abstract Or Scope: The collection consists of letters, manuscripts and other publication material, and other papers related to Thornton Wilder. Included are extensive letters to his close friends Amy Wertheimer and William Layton; letters of literary advice to Joe Etta Lee Clarke and Hester Pickman; and materials concerning his publicist, Lee Keedick, and his publisher, Harper and Row.

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10 ALS to Gilbert Miller, 1932-1949 Box 16, Folder 289

With: TL to TW from Miller. With: typed transcripts. Acc.: 20040512-b

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13 ALS and 4 APcS to Harry Traugott, 1945-1974 Box 16, Folder 296

Lengthy letters containing personal news and discussion of events in Traugott's life; 1945-46 letters discuss TW's Army experiences Acc: 3631

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21 ALS and APCS to Leonard Lyons, 1942-68, n.d. Box 7, Folder 147-148

With 9 envelopes

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Pelham papers, 1742-1749

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Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence mainly concerning the War of Austrian Succession. There is a significant amount of correspondence from Robert Hampden and from Thomas Hunter regarding various aspects of the war.

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10 ALS to Henry Pelham, Rotterdam, 1747 February 28-1747 June 20 Box 1, Folder 12

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10 ALS to Henry Pelham, Rotterdam, 1747 July 7-1747 October 31 Box 1, Folder 13

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11 ALS to Henry Pelham, Rotterdam, 1746 April 15-1746 July 29 Box 1, Folder 10

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Nichols family correspondence, 1769-1873

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Abstract Or Scope: The Nichols Family Correspondence consists almost entirely of letters addressed to the three generations of the Nichols family who owned the printing firm Nichols & Co. and edited and published the Gentleman's Magazine from 1778 to 1856. The letters document a portion of the publication history of the magazine, particularly the professional and personal relationships between the Nicholses and their contributors. The collection also documents other publication projects of Nichols & Co., as well as the Nichols's antiquarian and literary interests.

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10 ALS to John Bowyer Nichols, London, 1816 December 27-1829 October 20 Box 3

Includes book orders and requests, antiquarian queries, and materials for the Gentleman's Magazine.

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12 ALS to John Bowyer Nichols, Hull, 1827 March 13-1843 February 4 Box 7

Instructions to his printer concerning subscriptions, changes in an article and acquisitions for "our Library." Includes reply by Nichols.

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13 ALS to John Bowyer Nichols, [v.p.], 1807 November 20-1814 December 3 Box 15

Business and personal letters between writer and publisher. Accompanied by Nichols's draft replies to some of Palmer's letters.

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John Taylor correspondence, 1803-1861

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Abstract Or Scope: The collection consists of letters addressed to Taylor by various correspondents, including Richard Ayton, Octavius Gilchrist, Alexander Haden and Harvey Marriott. Most concern publishing business or personal news; several discuss currency policy, an issue of great interest to Taylor.

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10 ALS to John Taylor; [v.p.], 1806-1860 Box 1, Folder 11

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10 ALS to John Taylor; [v.p.], 1847-1855 Box 1, Folder 15

Concerning the currency question.

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14 ALS to John Taylor; [v.p.], 1811-1861 Box 1, Folder 17

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Maria Edgeworth collection, 1791-1940

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Abstract Or Scope: Collection includes Bertha Coolidge Slade's collection of Edgeworth materials, including correspondence between Edgeworth and Richard Bentley and others; copies of letters by Edgeworth, including correspondence with Rachel Mordacai Lazarus and John Murray; letters by Richard Lovell Edgeworth; holograph poem entitled "Enigma"; drawing of Edgeworth's Library by F. W. Fairholt; and Slade's research files, gathered during research for her book, "Maria Edgeworth, 1767-1849, a Bibliographical Tribute," which consist of correspondence with rare book and manuscript dealers including Michael Sadleir, and notes about various editions of Edgeworth's writings.
Also included is original Edgeworth material from other sources, including correspondence with Anna Letitia Barbauld and others; letters by Richard Lovell Edgeworth; several engravings of Edgeworth; and an undated corrected typescript by E. G. Ewens entitled "Maria Edgeworth: A Study."

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10 ALS to Mrs. Anna Letitia Barbauld, Edgeworthstown, 1799-1816 Box 4, Folder 123-125

The letters of 1804 Sep 23, 1812 Sep 12, and 1816 Sep 3 also contain letters written and signed by RLE. The letter of 1812 Jun 28 is a copy made in 1858

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10 ALS to Mrs. Anna Letitia Barbauld, Edgeworthstown (from Series II), 1804, 1812 Box 6, Folder 168

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28 ALS to Mrs. Miles, [v.p.], 1811-1818 Box 1, Folder 12-15

4 ALS undated. The postscript to ALS for Feb 27 [n.y.] has sample of silk attached. Accompanied by 1 sheet of instructions for purchasing dress material, etc., with samples tipped in

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