Historical Letters and Manuscripts

A collection of handwritten letters and manuscripts featuring ink writing on paper, reflecting personal correspondence and literary contributions from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript verses, 184- ,

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1924 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen the graphic arts. family life. diseases Paris

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1892 - 1938 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen Domkerk (Utrecht). Germany

Frederick William Thomas manuscript poem: 'A Fact in Relation to a Certain Physician, Versified.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript verses, 184- ,

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, in Or Before 1922 letter Dated 1922 in a later hand. paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. the graphic arts. money Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. The Hague

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1933 letter Buissche Heide paper. ink writing (processes) / pen the graphic arts. Christian religion. applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. family life Tilburg. Buissche Heide. Stone district

Manuscript poems: 'No more!' and 'The Realms of Thought.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

James Thomas Fields manuscript poem, Christmas week, December 1846: 'Dear Rufus, while the midnight chimes; In belfrys weave their merry rhymes, ...' , 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 Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1892 - 1938 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen drawing. applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design Bloemendaal

De Hoaef manuscript poem: 'Summer Departs.' , 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 Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk, Jan Veth, 1889 letter Letter contains draft letter from Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk to Jan Veth. BussumRotterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen exhibition ~ art Paris

Letters to Jan Veth, August Allebé, 1908 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen the graphic arts. money Artis

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

Brief aan Philip Zilcken, Josephine Giese, in or after 1895 letter The text was made in response to the death of the first wife of Philip Zilcken, Helène Lambertine Halaur. Loosduinen paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

James Thomas Fields manuscript poem, Christmas week, December 1846: 'Dear Rufus, while the midnight chimes; In belfrys weave their merry rhymes, ...' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Elizabeth Bogart manuscript poem: 'I'm weary with thinking!' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

HUGO, Victor (N.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), Yvetot La Normande Continuance du poem a Yvetot (title awarded), 1836-07-13. Ink on woven paper. House of Victor Hugo - Hauteville House.

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1867 - 1930 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing

Letter to Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch, Jonkheer Victor Eugène Louis de Stuers, in or after 1853 - in or before 1887 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Sarah Helen (Power) Whitman manuscript poem., 1846?: 'The Past.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Sarah Helen (Power) Whitman manuscript poem, 1848?: 'How softly comes the summer wind' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Pencil sketch by Friedrich Gauermann from 1826-1848 showing a head study of a person named Verse standing.

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Jan Toorop, 1868 - 1928 letter Katwijk aan Zee ink writing (processes) / pen

Extrait d´un album de Barnave , Handwritten extract of a letter from Barnave, Unknown

F. J. Speer manuscript poem: 'On the Death of Capt. Ralph Voorhees, U.S.N.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Sarah Helen (Power) Whitman manuscript poem, 1848?: 'How softly comes the summer wind' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

James L. Taylor, Grand Isle Co., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 31 August 1839 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Morris, George Pope, 1802-1864. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Outward letter: Minister of Public Works 18 August 1874, Page 402: Memorandum unclear, 18 August 1874, by Sir James Hector.

Manuscript poems: 'Sing Poet Sing,' 'One moment, love...' 'Ah, this divided life...' 'Speak to me Love...' 'Fate has traced our separate paths... ' 'Every day I ask myself...' and 'One kiss, dear love...' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), sea like destiny! (Title awarded), 1836-07-15. Graphite pencil on woven paper. House of Victor Hugo - Hauteville House.

Letter to Marisa Quanjer, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1937 letter Bloemendaal paper. ink writing (processes) / pen workshop, studio of the artist (in general). applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. maps, atlases Haarlem

A. P. Southron (pseudonym) manuscript poem: 'To New York.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

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

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript incomplete poem, 184- ,

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Repelaer van Molenaarsgraaf, 1885 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1935 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design Montain's Sur-le-loir. Dominx (Utright)

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

Manuscript of The Kukupa, Ohinemutu, 16 March 1880, by Charles Oliver Bond Davis.

Letter to Maria Mickiewiczówna, with envelopes; Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932); 9.07.1917 (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932), Mickiewicz (family), Mickiewicz, Maria (1868-1952), Mickiewicz, Maria (1868-1952)-addressee, purchase (provenance)

Letter to Andries Bonger, Odilon Redon, 1909 letter Cannes paper. ink writing (processes) / pen exhibition ~ art. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). passions, emotions, affections. family life Paris. Amsterdam

Manuscript poems: 'To a babe looking in its hand,' 'The Gay Coquette' and 'Growing Old.' , 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 Joop Sjollema, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1937 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen artist at work, in his workshop - BB - out of doors. literature ~ arts. anonymous historical person portrayed Bloemendaal

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Jan Toorop, 1900 letter Katwijk aan Zee ink writing (processes) / pen The Hague

They dropped like flakes ,

Margaret Fuller autograph manuscript poem, 5 May 1844 ,

Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Travel book, from August 13 to 21, 1834. Louis Guérin. Graphite pencil. 1834. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. Illustrious album, sketchbook, travel book, drawing

Sketch book for "Travel for Eternity" Folio 5 Recto (text page) Jean-Jacques Grandville (1803-1847). Sketch book for Travel for the Eternity Folio 5 Recto (text page). Ink.

John Neal manuscript poem, 1842: 'Lines to her who will understand them.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

JOSS or album Nicolle album (having belonged to Joséphine Nicolle, sister-in-law of the proscribed Bonnet-Duverdier). Dedicated poem to Miss Joss, "meeting". Ink on paper. Anonymous author, May 1865. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. 53634-19 Album Joss, album Nicolle, Dedicace, handwriting, ink on paper, exile, poem, poesie, meeting, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century

Anna Mary Freeman manuscript poem: 'Lines on seeing some Jessamine Flowers.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Edelfelt, Albert, work, Sketch book, drawing, 16 cm x 10 cm, Edelfelt, Albert, Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt 1854 - 1905, Finnish painter. Painting in a naturalistic style and with a Realist approach to art. He lived in Finland

H. S. de G. manuscript poem, 29 December 1849: 'I walk Life's dreary path alone.' , 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 Wood, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to Theodore Hinsdale, 15 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

Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: 'Hymn Bird Chorus.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Leaf mounted with one holograph manuscript written on a scrap of white paper (Poem) Reflections Shadows., 1855. Poetry, Modern, 19th century, American poetry

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1922 - 1932 letter ink. pencil writing (processes) / pen exhibition ~ art. applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. drawing. photography, cinematography. plan ~ architecture Bloemendaal. Post office

Poem to Anna de Hooghe, Groenwolt family, 1714 poem Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877), grave plantings and tombstones (without date): two-sided records on grave plantings and grave inscriptions. Pencil on paper, tear notebook, 17 x 10.5 cm (including scan edges) Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877): Grabbepflanzungen und Grabsteine

Notes taken by Danhauser in pencil in 1842, documenting observations and studies of artworks.

Note from the August Allebé collection, Anonymous, 1918 Note on letterhead. Amsterdam ink printing / writing (processes) / pen Note on letterhead. Amsterdam ink printing / writing (processes) / pen

Letter to Ina van Eibergen Santhagens-Waller, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, in or after c. 1920 letter Dated 1920 in a later hand. paper. ink writing (processes) / pen applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. drawing. historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life) Amsterdams Lyceum. Delft. Haarlem. Zundert

Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: 'Let there be Light.' , 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 Philip Zilcken, Gabriel Moury, 1919 letter Neuilly-sur-Seine paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money

Emily Tennyson autograph letter signed to Mrs. Gatty, Farringford, Isle of Wight, 10 May 1861 , Authors' spouses, Great Britain, Correspondence, Families, Great Britain, Social life and customs, 19th century, Poets, English, 19th century, Family relationships, Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

Letter to A. van der Boom, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1935 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen education, tuition of the artist (in general) Chartres

Rose (Terry) Cooke manuscript poem, 18 April: 'Trailing Arbutus.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

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

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1925 letter paper. ink. pencil writing (processes) / pen applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. drawing, sketch Domkerk (Utrecht)

Hans Canon pencil notes from 1875 in a sketchbook depicting a standing head, showing facial structure and observational detail.

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Jan Toorop, in Or Before 1898 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

A Plea for the Rich Man', 1827 - 1894

William Croswell Doane manuscript poem, 1855?: 'Shells.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), Copeau (two sketches: the little one cried ... and let me say ...) (dummy title), 1856-07 . Crayone on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Lettre du duc de raguse au prince de Neushatel, Letter by Auguste Frédéric Louis Viesse de Marmont, Duke of Ragusa, to the prince of Neuchtel, Unknown

Höganäs coal grapes chronology.ur Carl Sahlin mountain historical collection.

Sketchbook Page: O Goddess! Mother!, Kenyon Cox, American, 1856-1919, Graphite on paper, Recto: Notes about solo and chorus, and verse about Isis beginning: O Goddess! Mother!, Verso: Notes about Act II, with opening chorus of people with lamps. Verse beginning: To the temple of Isis haste away., USA, 1883, albums (bound) & books, Sketchbook folio, Sketchbook folio

Letter to Marisa Quanjer, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1938 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design Paris

A pencil sketch by Emerich Alexius Swoboda illustrating German-Italian vocabulary with a head-standing notation, emphasizing textual study.

Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: 'The fairy's lullaby,' 'The Secret' and 'Dirge for a Canary-bird. , 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 Frans Buffa and Sons, Theo Mesker, 1875 letter The Hague paper. ink. pencil writing (processes) / pen drawing. art trade, art shop. money

Letter to Maria Mickiewiczówna with a drawing artist's self -portrait in the open air at the easel, with violins, with a raspberry dog I am doing in the river; Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932); 22.07.1920 (1920-00-00-1920-00-00);Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932), Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932)-iconography, Mickiewicz, Maria (1868-1952), Mickiewicz, Maria (1868-1952)-addressee, self-portraits, musical instruments, painting accessories, painters, painters, landscapes, portraits, portraits of artists, portraits of men, dogs, violin, easels, purchase (provenance)

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), rhymed end of five verses (of a set of three poems) (dummy title). Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Draft letter from Egon Schiele to Dr. Wilhelm John written on October 2, 1918, using pencil and purple ink on paper, indicating preliminary written communication.

Autograph report of General Bonaparte on the day of the 13 vendemiaire.

Letter to Willem Bogtman, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1922 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. money. exhibition ~ art Stone district

Poem about heartbreak, c. 1660 Love complaint on the melody of La Gavotte d'Aniou. Zwolle paper. ink calligraphy Love complaint on the melody of La Gavotte d'Aniou. Zwolle paper. ink calligraphy

THE NEREIDS Theophile Gautier (1811-1872). "Nereides, poem (front)". Paris, House of Balzac.

Unknown, towards offered to Victor Hugo and four drawings (dummy title), 1843. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Wiggins, S.M., 1886

Portrait of Ferraris Amalia, (1830-), (dancer) DISDERI & CIE. Portrait of Amalia Ferraris (born in 1830), dancer. Business card (verso). Draw on albuminum paper. 1870-1890.

Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: 'The wraith of the Rose.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Copy photos of President Kennedys handwritten notes for Profiles In Courage. Copy photograph of then-Senator John F. Kennedys handwritten notations for his book, Profiles in Courage.

Poem Aan Jan Veth, August Rubé, 1905 poem Amsterdam ink. pencil writing (processes) / pen

Letter from Charles C. Perkins to Francis H. Jenks, 1888 December 6 , Concerts, Art clubs

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), Cotau (outline of poem, at H. Duch. D, all the lyre, xviii) (dummy title), 1851. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Brief Aan Héloïse Bernard-Bodin, Émile Bernard, 1896 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem, 3 March 1849: Sonnet: 'For one, whose being is to mine a star.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

The Book of Thel, Plate 5, 'II. / O little Cloud . . . .', Print made by William Blake, 1757-1827, British, 1789, Relief etching printed in brown with pen and ink and watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper, Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm), Plate: 6 x 4 1/4 inches (15.2 x 10.8 cm), and Spine: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm), flowers (plants), literary theme, religious and mythological subject, text, vines

Mississippi Department of Harrison's Brigade, Polignac's Division of Kirby Smith's Army Corp, C.S. Army / Blair, Gatesville.. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljvet. Confederate States of America, Army, Texas Cavalry, Polignac's Brigade, People, 1890-1910, Confederate States of America, Army, Texas Infantry Regiment, 15th, People, 1890-1910, Veterans, Confederate, 1890-1910, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Veterans, Confederate.

Albert Gorton Greene manuscript poem, 6 August 1845: 'While strains, to every heart that speak.' , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

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