Manuscripts
Edward Belcher letter to Miss Russell
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North America West Coast. The Entrance of Columbia River / Surveyed by Sir Edward Belcher C.B. in HMS Sulfur 1839. J. & C. Walker Sculpt
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Note: "In 1813 when visited by H.M.S. Racoon the banks had considerably changed and extent since since 1792 when the river was partially explored by Lieutenant Broughton in H.M.S. Chatham; and Captn Belcher found them again greatly altered in 1839. Deer, Geese and Salmon are easily procured; Water may be filled in Baker Bay; and timber may be cut every where." Vignette: Fort George From the Anchorage. MS notes: 912.795. Label: N. Pacific Ocean 1839. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: Sales label: Henry Whipple, Salem, Mass. MS notes: 214366 North America, West Coast, Columbia River; London 1844. 2 shts.
214366
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Letters and ephemera of Herbert Hoover
Manuscripts
This small group of items includes seven letters by Herbert Hoover to four different addressees: Frederick A. Delano, Bern Dibner, George Zabriskie, and Mr. Hohnhaus (the only letter written while Hoover was President is the one to Delano). There is also a note by Delano regarding the letter he received from President Hoover. Most of the letters are about trivial matters such as Hoover thanking the person for some favor. Also in this small group of items are three signed printed speeches given by Herbert Hoover, including his inaugural address (1929), "This Crisis in American Life" (1948), and "The Inheritance of the Next Generation" (1961).
mssHM 75960-75970
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Ellen Kean letters to Mr. Boyd and [Mr. Lovell]
Manuscripts
The first letter was written to Mr. Boyd in the third person as Ellen Tree and not signed (HM 63345); the second was written to [Mr. Lovell] and signed Ellen Kean (HM 63346).
mssHM 63345-63346
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Letter to "My Dear Harold,"
Manuscripts
This incomplete letter was written by an unknown person from the Hotel Arcadia in Santa Monica, California. The author was on vacation in southern California and talks about touring in California, the weather, and plans to go home via San Francisco.
mssHM 68325
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Edward Everett Hale letter to John S. Lockwood
Manuscripts
The letter reads: "My dear Mr. Lockwood, I can do nothing about this until I can see people, which will not happen for a month to come. I will then do my best." The addressee is probably John S. Lockwood, formerly of the publishing company Lockwood, Brooks & Co. The letter is written on "Lend a Hand Monthly" letterhead, although the letter was written from Matunuck, Rhode Island.
mssHM 79208
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Harriet Martineau letter to "Miss Holt,"
Manuscripts
The letter is about social matters including Martineau eating a Brazilian orange. The letter was written from Ambleside. The letter is not dated but the envelope is posted 1872, April 27.
mssHM 78385