Historical Autograph Letters

Collection of handwritten letters and notes from prominent 19th-century figures, discussing personal and political matters, characteristic of the suffrage and abolition movements.

Thomas, Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Aaron Dwight Stevens, Worcester, 12 March 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Tidd, Charles Plummer, 1832-1862, Montgomery, James, 1814-1871. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry
Thomas, Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Aaron Dwight Stevens, Worcester, 12 March 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Tidd, Charles Plummer, 1832-1862, Montgomery, James, 1814-1871. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, January 31, 1888 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Thomas, Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Aaron Dwight Stevens, Worcester, 12 March 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Tidd, Charles Plummer, 1832-1862, Montgomery, James, 1814-1871. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Cleveland, Ohio, 21 February 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry
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Parke Godwin autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 31 December 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Godwin, Parke, 1816-1904. Rufus W. Griswold Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, August 6, 1894 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, October 14, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newtonville, Mass., 8 February , Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, Women, Suffrage. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Correspondence
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, February 15, 1886 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1890 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen
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Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 10 December 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
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Isle of Wight, July 8, 1892 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, March 7, 1891 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Worcester, 3 February 1860 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, John, 1800-1859, Mason, J. M. James Murray, 1798-1871. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, February 16, 1888 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, March 7, 1891 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, September 20, 1889 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, September 11, 1890 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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George H. Hoyt autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 7 November 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, John, 1800-1859, Brown, Mary Ann Day, 1816-1884. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Manchester, Eng., approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, April 21, 1893 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed (initials) to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed (initials) to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Charles Anderson Dana, Tribune Office. Friday, 5 pm., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 18 May 1855? , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Spencer, John C. John Canfield, 1788-1855. Rufus W. Griswold Papers
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Letter to Jan Veth, Arts and Sciences Ministry of Education, 1925 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing printed matter
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, December 22, 1887 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, June 8, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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BRIEF AAN AAN RUYEBOR, Danief Franking DZN., 1875 Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen Brussels Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen Brussels
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, September 2, 1892 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph letter signed to Mary Anne Martin, London, October 13, 1881 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Boulanger, Louis Candide (n.1806-05-11-D.1867-03-05), Louis Boulanger to Victor Hugo (dummy title), 1859. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, January 6, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, June 12, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Leeds, England, September 19, 1890 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Julian Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Concord, 22 May 1864 , Authors' spouses, Women authors, American, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864, Hawthorne, Sophia Peabody, 1809-1871
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury England, October 17, 1889 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Theodore Parker autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 20 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
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Wendell Phillips autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 26 October 1859 , Abolitionists, United States, Antislavery movements, United States, History, 19th century, Harpers Ferry W. Va., History, John Brown's Raid, 1859, Brown, John, 1800-1859, Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883, Hoyt, George H. George Henry, 1837-1877, Sennott, George, Butler, Benjamin F. Benjamin Franklin, 1818-1893. John Brown- Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry
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James Thomas Fields, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 November 1850 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Greenwood, Grace, 1823-1904, Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878, James, G. P. R. George Payne Rainsford, 1801-1860. Rufus W. Griswold Papers
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James Thomas Fields, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2 September 1851 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Cornwall, Barry, 1787-1874. Rufus W. Griswold Papers
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Boulanger, Louis Candide (n.1806-05-11-D.1867-03-05), letter from Louis Boulanger to Madame Hugo, June 29, 1836 (dummy title), 1836-06-29. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, December 17, 1893 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, January 12, 1893 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, January 20, 1886 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Letter to Jan Veth, Frank van der Goes, 1886 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money. literature ~ arts
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, June 8, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, February 8, 1892 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Frederick William Thomas, Richmond, VA., to R. W. Griswold, 13 March 1854 , 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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John Biddulph Martin autograph letter to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Las Palmas, Canaries, February 23, 1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Emily Tennyson autograph letter signed to Mrs. Gatty, Farringford, Isle of Wight, 8 November 1858 , Authors' spouses, Great Britain, Correspondence, Families, Great Britain, Social life and customs, 19th century, Poets, English, 19th century, Family relationships
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, October 4, 1891 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, December 15, 1890 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Emily Tennyson autograph letter signed to Mrs. Gatty, Edmund L. Lushington's Estate?, Park House, Maidstone, 14 September 1859 , 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
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Letter to Jan Veth, Chap van Deventer, 1892 letter Amsterdam ink writing (processes) / pen printed matter Dordrecht
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; December 18 Saturday noon 1847; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter
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Official letter () in French. unknown, author
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1892 letter Scheveningen paper. ink writing (processes) / pen artist's model, sitter. anonymous historical person portrayed
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Letter to Jan Veth, Abraham Bredius, 1874 - 1925 letter Letter dated 9 June by Schrijver, with addition 1909 in a later hand. The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting).
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph letter signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Williams Island, Beaufort Co., South Carolina, May 14, 1890 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, December 6, 1894 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Orville James Victor, Sandusky, OH., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 11 June 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Taylor, Bayard, 1825-1878. Rufus W. Griswold Papers
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Letter to Kate Greenaway. Randolph Caldecott; English, 1846-1886. Date: 1881. Dimensions: 179 × 114 mm. Pen and ink letter, archive material. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Randolph Caldecott.
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Letter to Jan Veth, Abraham Bredius, 1909 letter The Hague paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing art collecting Berlin
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, July 22, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Emily Tennyson autograph letter signed to Mrs. Gatty, Farringford, Isle of Wight, 26 April 1861 , Authors' spouses, Great Britain, Correspondence, Families, Great Britain, Social life and customs, 19th century, Poets, English, 19th century, Family relationships, Tennyson, Hallam Tennyson, Baron, 1852-1928
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Emily Tennyson autograph letter signed to Mrs. Gatty, Farringford, Isle of Wight, 4 February 1864 , Authors' spouses, Great Britain, Correspondence, Families, Great Britain, Social life and customs, 19th century, Poets, English, 19th century, Family relationships, Tennyson, Hallam Tennyson, Baron, 1852-1928, Tennyson, Lionel, 1854-1886, Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, May 5, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Travel book, from August 5 to 11, 1834. "6 am Mayenne". Graphite pencil. 1834. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. Illustrious album, sketchbook, travel book, drawing
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James Freeman Clarke autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1 November 1883 , Fuller, Margaret, 1810-1850
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James Thomas Fields, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 1 February 1855 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Cary, Alice, 1820-1871. Rufus W. Griswold Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, August 7, 1889 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph letter to John Biddulph Martin, London, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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C. F. Beck, 310 Chestnut St., 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
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph letter signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, November 24, 1892 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, December 14, 1888 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, London, April 7, 1890 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note signed to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, May 3, 1896 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers
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John Biddulph Martin autograph note to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Nottingham, England, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers