19th Century Autograph Letters

A collection of handwritten letters from the 19th century. Features correspondence among notable American authors, showcasing ink writing on dated paper with a historical aesthetic.

Letter to George P. Morris, 1836-11-06, A. L. S. 1 page. 4o

Letter to Pieter Lost from Themaat, Academy of Visual Arts and Technical Sciences, 1860 letter Rotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Govett, William, 1775 - 1779

Letter to John Trumbull, 256 Broadway, New York., October 9, 1826., Prospect Hall, New Jersey. A. L. S. Endorsed. 1 page. 4o

William C. Ellison, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 18 October 1841 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Bryan, Daniel, 1795-1866. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to the committee of the exhibition of living masters in Utrecht, Johannes Jacobus Antonius Hilverdink, 1866 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. exhibition ~ art. money

Letter to the adjutant of Willem II (King of the Netherlands), Nicaise de Keyser, 1845 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Letter to 'Bella' from friend Mary Ann, Lincoln, November 9, 1854 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

A handwritten letter addressed to John Houstoun, dated November 30, 1770, from Georgia. The letter is an autograph letter signed (A. L. S.) and includes an endorsement. It consists of one page and is formatted in quarto size

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Joseph Lefebvre, 1917 letter Camp of Zeist ink writing (processes) / pen

Adams, Andrew. Litchfield., January 4, 1780., 1 page

Robert M. Charlton, Savannah, GA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 December 1841 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Charlton, Robert M. Robert Milledge, 1807-1854. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., letter,16 October 1839 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 20 October 1865 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence

Letter from Charles W. Boardman to his grandparents, Polly and Eli Wyman, from Falmouth, Virginia. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Boardman, Charles W, d. 1864, Associated objects, United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 145th (1862-1865), People.

Letter to Frans Buffa and Zonen, Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter, 1865 letter ink writing (processes) / pen the graphic arts. money

George William Curtis, Providence, RI., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 7 November 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Charles J. Gillis, Lowell, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 20 July 1848 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Joseph Holt Ingraham, Mobile, AL., autograph letter signed to Dr. Herman Hooker, 13 April 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Henry Charles Carey, Burlington, NJ., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 13 May 1852 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Smith, E. Peshine Erasmus Peshine, 1814-1882. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

John Godfrey Saxe, Congress Hall, Saratoga., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 21 July 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Abby Dwight Woodridge, Hunter, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Joseph Ripley Chandler autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 10 May 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

A letter from Benjamin Silliman to Professor Kellog, dated May 5, 1841

Henry Cary Baird, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 16 December 1848 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter Aan Philip Zilcken, Wunderlich & Co, 1891 letter New York (city) paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing the graphic arts. art trade, art shop. money

Outward letter: Wiesenhavern, Mr : Page 226: West Wanganui, coal from unclear, 02 October 1866, by Sir James Hector.

bake File land - Czerska; 1793 (1793-00-00-1793-00-00);

Letter to an exhibition committee, Woutherus Mol, 1795 - 1857 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). exhibition ~ art. money

Susan Archer (Talley) Weiss, Richmond, VA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 17 May 1852 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Valentine, Mann S., 1824-1892. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

John Turner Sargent Sullivan, 103 Walnut St., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 10 June 1842 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

McElrone, Hugh F, 1888

Sarah Anna (Whittingham) Downer, San Francisco, CA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 18 December 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

George Hooker Colton letter to E.A. Duyckinck., February 20, 1845

George Coffin to Amos Heald, 7 November 1832 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

George Coffin to Charles Tilden, 22 December 1826 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter to August Allebé, Rijksakademie van Visual Arts, 1907 Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing

Carey and Hart, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R.W. Griswold, 18 April 1842 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Joseph Ripley Chandler autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 10 May 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Jan Veth, Pieter Lodewijk Tak, 1895 letter Nieuwer-Amstel paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing the graphic arts

Letter to Gov. Benning Wentworth, New Hampshire., 1751-08-26., Whitehall, London. L. S. Endorsed. 1 page

Charles Fenno Hoffman, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 12 June 1843 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Charles Marshall, Philadelphia, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 13 February 1849 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Valentine, W. William, 1802-1865, Warfield, Catherine A. Catherine Ann, 1816-1877. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Eliakim Higgins of Eastham by Prince Higgins of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Henry Charles Carey, Burlington, NJ., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 17 May 1852 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Doane, George Washington, 1799-1859 LC Name Autho. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Document of indenture: Servant: Eddy, Barzellai. Master: Knight, Joshua. Town of Master: Portland. Selectmen of the town of Portland autograph document signed to the Overseers of the Poor of the town of Boston: Endorsement Certificate for Joshua Knight. , Indentured servants, Child labor

Oliver Frost to Samuel Warner Junior, 10 July 1851 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Charles King, Columbia College., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 19 May , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Anderson, Martin Brewer, 1815-1890. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

L. Bradley to George Coffin, 14 June 1843 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Samuel Smith to Levi Lincoln, 2 September 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter from Fredric A. Griffin, Dale General Hospital, Worcester, Mass., to William Jubb, Chelmsford, Mass., May 2, 1865 , United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865. Jubb Brothers Civil War Letters

John Emerson to Jane Porter, autograph letter signed 1843. Emerson, John. text. Correspondence. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle

Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Hewitt Stebbins, Athenaeum Hotel (NY), autograph letter signed to Edgar A. Poe, 21 March 1845 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to Jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969), Frans Everbag, 1915 letter Amsterdam ink pen / writing (processes) family life. diseases

Rebecca Buffum Spring letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Eagleswood Perth Amboy, N.J., 23 January 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Pomeroy, S. C. Samuel Clarke, 1816-1891. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

Jane Montgomery's square number 22 1786. text. Documents, Surveys, Maps. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Letter to Augustine Terwest (II), Jan Bisschop, 1764 letter Rotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen printed matter. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting)

1783 May 16, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

H. I. Irving, London., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 27 October 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

1775 December 8, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

Survey work, 11 March 1871, Invercargill, by Walter Pearson.

01/01/1897. handwritten letter from the deputy Antonio Camacho del Rivero, who coincided in the Santa Agueda spa with Antonio Canovas from the castle. In it he details the circumstances under which the assassination occurred.

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

John Glasen to D. A. Bradley, 11 February 1848 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Outward letter: Mr Field: Regarding Ngakawau coal analysis sent, 24 February 1873, by Sir James Hector.

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

Sarah Anna (Whittingham) Downer, San Francisco, CA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 18 December 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter to G.M.C. Hooft, secretary of the committee of the exhibition of living masters in The Hague, Frans Melzer, 1841 letter Antwerp paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). exhibition ~ art. money

Wright, Elizur (1804-1885), 1849 - 1854, 2 items

Letter to Johannes Jacobus Franciscus WAP, Christiaan Julius Lodewijk Portman, 1839 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen photography, cinematography. money. the graphic arts Paris

Lydia Maria Child autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Wayland, Mass., 24 June 1877 , Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, Women, Suffrage. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Correspondence

Letter to Anonymous, Hendrik Johannes Jesse, 1887 letter Leiden ink writing (processes) / pen

George W. Eveleth, Portland, ME., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold or Edgar Allan Poe sic., 3 April 1852 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 Spirit, 1809-1849 Spirit. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Harper and Brothers., New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 June 1841 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Goerge Washington Doane, House of Bishops. St. Luke's Day, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 18 October 1841 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Doane, George Washington, 1799-1859, Croswell, William, 1804-1851. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Outward letter: Captain Brown regarding insects, Page 494, 24 February 1875, by Sir James Hector.

Letter to Christiaan Immerzeel, Johanna Cornelia Lieste-Burman, 1865 letter Haarlem paper. ink writing (processes) / pen family life. diseases. passions, emotions, affections

Letter to Jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969), Adolphe P.H J. van Weezel Errens, 1914 letter Amersfoort ink writing (processes) / pen the graphic arts. art collecting. education, tuition of the artist (in general). painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). exhibition ~ art

George Coffin to Thomas G. Hill, 2 February 1841 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter to the committee of the exhibition of living masters in Utrecht, Johannes Strebel, 1866 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. money

Oliver Frost to Samuel Warner Junior, 10 July 1851 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter to Anonymous, Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, 1836 letter Cleves paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). family life

Document, Letter from George Troup; England; pen and brown ink on white thin wove paper with black border; 22.7 x 18.5 cm (8 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.) Mat: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)

Letter to the committee to the exhibition in the Oudemannenhuis in Amsterdam, Derk Anthony van de Wart, 1810 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. exhibition ~ art Toll house

George William Curtis, Providence, RI., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 7 November 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

William Gilmore Simms, Woodlands, (SC), autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 21 December 1847 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Laurens, John, 1754-1782. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

Orth August (1828-1901), art collection on the Museum Island, Berlin. Project II (September 30, 1876): Letter Orth an Hitzig from September 30, 1876. Ink on paper, 22.4 x 14.6 cm (including scan edges)

Outward letter: Colonial Secretary 1874, Page 417: Authority for McKay to go South about coal, 1874, by Sir James Hector.

Letter to Anonymous, Arnoldus Lamme, 1838 letter Rotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. criticizing and discussing art, art criticism. art trade, art shop

Document of indenture: Servant: Townsend, William. Master: Brintnall, John. Town of Master: Chelsea. Selectmen of the town of Chelsea autograph document signed to the Overseers of the Poor of the town of Boston: Endorsement Certificate for John Brintnall. , Indentured servants, Child labor

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

McKelvey, St. Clair, 1878 - 1879

W. B. Reynolds to Ebenezer Bradbury, 5 February 1855 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Richard Henry Stoddard, New York, autograph note signed to R. W. Griswold, 5 July 1850 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter from Clara Schumann to Pauline Hübner

Letter to the committee of the exhibition of living masters in Utrecht, Nicolaas Barnouw, 1848 letter Schiedam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). exhibition ~ art. money

Shaw, Samuel M., 1876

Letter to Anonymous, Carl von Isenburg-Birstein, 1817 letter Brushin paper. ink writing (processes) / pen applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design

George W. Eveleth, Portland, ME., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold or Edgar Allan Poe sic., 3 April 1852 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 Spirit, 1809-1849 Spirit. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

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