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Collection Item
Autograph manuscript

The fortunes of Nigel [incomplete]

circa 1820

Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832

Single page only with revisions. Sellers note on verso reveals source and location of remaining sheets.

GLC00496.083.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Benjamin W. Crowninshield

September 4, 1817

Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

Perry writes to the secretary of the navy to recommend Dr. Richard Stevens for a position as a surgeon in the navy. Cites his experience as a surgeon's mate aboard the frigate Java in the Mediterranean and attests to his "extensive acquirements and...

GLC00496.273.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Miss Ratledge

September 20, 1817

Webb, Mary, fl. 1817

Webb, on the Island of Saint Helena while Napoleon was there, writes to her friend in London. Mentions a recent earthquake on the island. Refers to mutual acquaintances. Discusses ordering goods from the India Company. Comments that her daughter is...

GLC00496.250
Collection Item
Autograph note signed

to unknown

July 3, 1818

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Horses purchased from Major William Noland. President Monroe has the prospect of procuring two more. Initialed "J.M."

GLC00496.194
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Thomas Pringle

July 14, 1818

Mackenzie, George Steuart, 1780-1848

Discusses the election and the reviews of Mackenzie's "Travels in the Island of Iceland."

GLC00496.192
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Thomas Pringle

March 1, 1819

Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick, 1781-1851

Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe thanks Pringle for a book of verse about which he positively critiques. He encourages Pringle to continue cultivating his muse.

GLC00496.220
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Thomas Pringle

November 16, 1819

Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832

Sir Walter Scott inquires about Pringle's health and discusses the difficulties of getting documents and information from officeholders. Written from Scott's home on Castle Street in Edinburgh.

GLC00496.219
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Ronaldson

February 7, 1820

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Mentions his failing health. The plaster bust of Jackson, by William Rush, was ordered by Ronaldson for a number of important Americans. The only surviving terra-cotta is at the Art Institute of Chicago; the only surviving plaster is at the...

GLC00496.041
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Thomas Pringle

February 7, 1820

Waugh (doctor), fl. 1820

Waugh, a reverend, writes to Pringle in Deptford, a township in London. In the first paragraph, which is struck, Waugh insists that Pringle meet Mrs. Gregory. He introduces Mr. Elliot, who bears this letter. Waugh hopes that Elliot will be useful in...

GLC00496.249
Collection Item
Letter signed

to James Ronaldson

February 23, 1820

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Character of General Jackson.

GLC00496.002

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