Historical Letters and Documents

A collection of historical letters from the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing handwritten correspondence with varied themes, including military, personal, and political matters.

Andrew Jackson to William B. Lewis, 1845-01-15

bake Civil commission of the Civilian Military Land of the Vistula; Civilian military commission; 1790 (1790-00-00-1790-00-00);

Andrew Jackson to William B. Lewis, 1845-01-15

1776 November 21, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Letter to Henry Marchant, January 7, 1772

Letter to Gov. Thomas Sim Lee, Annapolis, dated May 6, 1794, from Baltimore, Maryland. It is an autograph letter signed (A. L. S.) consisting of 5 pages

Letter from James Lovell, 1780-02-08

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), Victor Hugo to Adèle Hugo (Escue), Charles Hugo and François-Victor Hugo (dummy title), 1866-01-06. Ink feather (black and red) on blue paper. House of Victor Hugo - Hauteville House.

Letter from Nathan Prince, Cambridge, to Thomas Turner, Antigua, 1746 July 10 , Massachusetts, History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, Puritans, Cotton family, Prince family. Thomas Prince Library and Collection of the Old South Church

1774 July 29, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Various correspondence with regard to genealogy of the Rendorp family, various manufacturers, c. 1700 - c. 1799 letter A group of six letters related to genealogy of the Rendorp family, belonging to the letter bag of Joachim Rendorp. The letters were written in 1721, 1732, 1732, 1743 and without a date 18th century and without the 19th century date. Netherlands paper writing (processes)

Letter from the Committee of the town of Boston to Thomas Preston., 1770-07-11

1786 March 17, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

County tax warrant to Joshua Child , Tax collection

Individual influence., 1854 - 1857. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Slaves writings by African American men on the topic of slavery

bake Civilian commission of the Military Voivodeship Woś Wzezimierski; Civilian military commission; 1791 (1791-00-00-1791-00-00);

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; June 18 Wednesday evening 5 a.m. 1851; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

List of Jadwiga Zatywska (Deotymy) and her father - Wac Zaściewski to her mother - Magdalena (Nina) Zadzewska, Jadwiga (1834-1908), Dziaszewski, Wac AW (1806-1867); 19.12.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Letter from Jadwiga Zatywska (Deotymy) and Wac Dziaszewski to Magdalena Poradzewska; Zadzewska, Jadwiga (1834-1908), Dziaszewski, Wac AW (1806-1867); 4.12.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);Dar, Buchner Władysław

1783 May 22, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Thomas Holley Chivers, Washington, GA., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 21 February 1847 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Thomas Holley Chivers, Washington, GA., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 21 February 1847 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

John Brown autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Chatham, Canada West., 14 May 1858 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Forbes, Hugh, active approximately 1848-approximately 1857. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry

List Jadwigi Łuszczewskiej (Deotymy) i Wacława Łuszczewskiego do Magdaleny Łuszczewskiej. Łuszczewska, Jadwiga (Deotyma) (1834-1908), author, Łuszczewski, Wacław (1806-1867), author

Letter from Jadwiga Zadziewska (Deotymy) to his mother; Zadzewska, Jadwiga (1834-1908); 22.10.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);Dar, Buchner Władysław

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, Mar. 22 / 72 , Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Abolitionists, United States, 19th century, Correspondence, Antislavery movements, United States, Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899, Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872

Deed of property in Dennis sold to Reuben (also Rubin, Ruben) Baker of Dennis by Benjamin Howland and Anna Howland of Dennis ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Israel Doane by Thomas Linnel of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Daniel Bryan, Alexandria, DC. (VA), autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 13 May 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

Letter by Jadwiga Łuszczewska (Deotyma) and her father - Wacław Łuszczewski to the mother - Magdalena (Nina) Łuszczewska. Łuszczewska, Jadwiga (Deotyma) (1834-1908), author, Łuszczewski, Wacław (1806-1867), author

Letter from Richard Peters to General Monckton, created on October 9, 1760

Letter from Joseph Ward., 1778-01-26

A letter addressed to Josiah Bartlett, Governor of New Hampshire, from Kingston, N. H. The letter is dated September 3, 1792, and originates from Lebanon, Connecticut. It is a handwritten letter with an endorsement and consists of one page

This 1798 entry drawing by Jakob Gauermann uses feather, black ink, and bister to study composition, line, and layout.

Bartlett, Josiah. Kingston., 1769-04-17., 1 page

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 16.01.1865 (1865-00-00-1865-00-00);

Randolph, John. Biram. Saturday. To Saint George Tucker., 1801-03-21., 4 pages

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 14.11.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

List of Jadwiga Zatywska (Deotymy) and her father - Wac Zaściewski to her mother - Magdalena (Nina) Zadzewska, Jadwiga (1834-1908), Dziaszewski, Wac AW (1806-1867); 23.04.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; January 29 Tuesday morning 10 a.m. 1850; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

A map titled 'Lyme, Middletown and New Haven,' created in 1774

Andrew Jackson to William B. Lewis, 1842-12-20

Letter by Jadwiga Łuszczewska (Deotyma) and her father - Wacław Łuszczewski to the mother - Magdalena (Nina) Łuszczewska. Łuszczewska, Jadwiga (Deotyma) (1834-1908), author, Łuszczewski, Wacław (1806-1867), author

Letter by Magdalena (Nina) Łuszczewska to husband and daughter. Łuszczewska, Magdalena (Nina) (1806-1869), author

List Jadwigi Łuszczewskiej (Deotymy) i Wacława Łuszczewskiego do Magdaleny Łuszczewskiej. Łuszczewska, Jadwiga (Deotyma) (1834-1908), author, Łuszczewski, Wacław (1806-1867), author

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Joseph Hamilton and Daniel Hamilton of Eastham by Joseph Hamilton and Daniel Hamilton of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; July 10 Monday afternoon 2 a.m. 1848; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Notes on military operations, 1776-08-06

Letter from George Nicholas, June 29, 1789, by James Madison (1751-1836), 2 pages

Letter from Friedrich Teck to August Wilhelm Schlegel, front

Autograph letter signed to Teresa Guiccioli, 10 December 1819., 1819-12-10., 2 pages (double sheet)

Outward letter: Superintendant of Hawke's Bay : Page 709: Report on __ from Kaimanawa Range, 11 November 1869, by Sir James Hector.

Smith, Alfred., 1831 - 1846

Rembrandt Peale, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed, 12 November 1856 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

bake Jerzy Wandalin Mniszch, the General Staroste of Greater Poland; Mniszech, Jerzy August Wandalin (1715-1778); 1768 (1768-00-00-1768-00-00);

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1913 letter Haarlem paper. ink writing (processes) / pen exhibition ~ art. the graphic arts Stockholm. Gothenburg. Copenhagen (city)

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; December 27 Monday noon 1847; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 26.05.1865 (1865-00-00-1865-00-00);

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; October 26 Friday morning 7 am 1849; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Outward letter: Superintendent of Canterbury : Page 509: Mr Dobson - asking for plans etc., 27 January 1868, by Sir James Hector.

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; May 14 morning 11 a.m. 1851; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 5.03.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Peters, Richard. Belmont. To S. Breck., 1814-09-29., 1 page

Letter to Col. Benjamin Walker, New York., May 29, 1794., Philadelphia, PA. A. L. S. 2 pp. 4o

Outward letter: Hall, Honourable John : Page 103 - 113: Memorandum regarding gold fields, October 1865, by Sir James Hector.

Outward letter: Richardson, Major, Post Master General : Page 7: General; arts exhibition Christchurch, 24 April 1865, by Sir James Hector.

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; May 16 Wednesday afternoon 3 am 1849; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Information faite d'office par Nous..., 1830 - 1835

Letter to Christiaan Kramm, Salomon Leonardus Verveer, 1862 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). exhibition ~ art. distribution of awards ~ art contest. the graphic arts. historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life). photography, cinematography Brussels. Paris. The Hague

County and town tax warrant to Joshua Child , Tax collection

Letter by Magdalena (Nina) Łuszczewska to husband and daughter. Łuszczewska, Magdalena (Nina) (1806-1869), author

Hugo, Victor (N.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), DOT project for Adèle (dummy title), 1861-12-20. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript, 20 Jan 1841 ,

Letter to 'Bella' from Joseph Carret, her father, in San Pablo, April 5, 1851 ,. Isabelle Peirce Collection

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), Victor Hugo to members of the Peace Congress in Geneva "Dear fellow citizens of the Republic of Europe" (Faithful title), 1874 -09-01. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Letter from Thomas Jefferson, 1801-03-29

An ink drawing by Paul Cézanne from 1885 depicting a letter being written to a lady.

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; January 31 Thursday 9 a.m. 1850; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Colden, Cadwallader. N.Y. To John Montgomerie., 1728-11-06., 1 page

Zula Maud Woodhull autograph note, Hove, Sussex, England, approximately 1927-1930. Zula Maud Woodhull autograph note, Hove, Sussex, England, approximately 1927-1930

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 2.04.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Meditaciones originales de Carlos V a principios de 1925, aparentemente con apostillas. HHStA Belgien PA 65-3 folio 24 reverso.

Letter from Crown Prince Frederick to his father from Kuestrin, 18 August 1731

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; June 19 evening 5 a.m. 1851; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Letter from Franz Hauer to Egon Schiele dated June 12, 1913, in black ink on paper, showing handwritten correspondence, text, and date.

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; 2nd sheet October 15 Monday morning 1849; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Letter by Franz Hauer to Egon Schiele dated June 10, 1913, written in black ink on paper, documenting personal correspondence in the early 20th century.

Letter from Nathan Prince to an unknown recipient , Massachusetts, History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, Puritans, Cotton family, Prince family. Thomas Prince Library and Collection of the Old South Church

Copy of the resolution on the prosecution of the Publisher of the Latynsche and Nederduitsche Keurdichten, 1735. Copy of the resolution of the Court of Holland on the prosecution of the Publisher of the Latynsche and Nederduitsche Debtichten, at the burden of the States of Holland, 20 September 1735. Two double-fold blades described on four pages. Due to the publication of the cartoon at Prince Willem IV.

Assessors warrant to collect taxes , Tax collection

CARTA EN FRANCES-PARIS 16 MAYO 1845. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Thomas Holley Chivers, Oaky Grove, GA., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 6 August 1844 , 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 Robert Lewis Madison, 1814-09-14, Madison, James, 1751-1836, 2 pages

Letter from Constance to Jadwiga Dziaszewska (Deotymy) and her father; Leadership (Zadziewska h. Korczak), Konstancja (1800-1881); 20.06.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Paragraphs from a letter written by Governor James Robertson to Lord George Germain, dated August 23, 1780

Letter to Anonymous, Jan Hendrik van de Laar, 1850 letter Rotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen anonymous historical person portrayed. family life. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life). literature ~ arts. the graphic arts. exhibition ~ art. art trade, art shop Antwerp. Birmingham. London. Aarlanderveen

Edgar Allan Poe, Fordham, near New York, autograph letter signed to Frederick W. Thomas, 14 February 1849 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter by Magdalena (Nina) Łuszczewska to husband and daughter. Łuszczewska, Magdalena (Nina) (1806-1869), author

Outward letter: Colonial Secretary; Page 539 - 540: letter description currently not available, 04 November 1875, by Sir James Hector.

Letter from Willem van Oranje, 6 February 1576, William I (Prince of Orange), 1576 letter Double folded sheet of paper, front described, back of addressing, signed by Willem van Oranje, addressed to Hendrik Meyster, about a breakthrough of enemy ships. Transcription: see hanging folder. Inscription; Backside: "Den Eersamen Wysen / Discerns onsen Lieven Sunderen Mr. Hendrik Meyster Vanden Admiraliteyt van Hollandt." Dated; m.: den Vien Februaryi 1576. Signed; r.o.: Guillé de Nassau. Rotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) Netherlands

Report by Sir Christopher Wren, 28th July 1675.Artist: Sir Christopher Wren

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