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Sir Philip Henry Manson-Bahr letter to "My dear and honoured Sir,"
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
In this letter to an unknown addressee, Glaisher is discussing the Sun's declination throughout the year. The letter was written from him home in Blackheath, London.
mssHM 76711
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A.L.S., with modern penciled notes in an unknown hand and endorsement on verso.
mssHM 82618
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The letter by Lyell is to an unknown addressee ("Sir") and is dated 1866, October 15, and was written from London. In this letter he is talking about a new, 10th edition of his book Principles of geology that is going to be released soon. He also mentions his "amended climate theory." HM 79867.
mssHM 79867-79868
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Letter from Edward Bosqui in which he responds to an unknown writer's references to lithographic stone, which Bosqui says if genuine would be "worth more than a gold mine." He also includes a description of lithographic stone. On Bosqui Engraving and Printing Co. letterhead.
mssHM 73997
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Letter in which an unknown author gives an eyewitness account of the aftermath of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, which the writer describes as "the worst experience in the history of California." Includes an account of the writer's own experience of the actual earthquake, as well as detailed observations of subsequent damage. The letter gives descriptions of the city made from a boat in San Francisco Bay, with specific mentions of Market Street, Chinatown, Van Ness Avenue, and the residences of Mrs. Oelrichs, Claus Spreckels, and P.F. Butler. Gives a detailed account of the extent of the damage and institution of martial law. Also included are three contemporary picture postcards of earthquake damage.
mssHM 64284
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In this letter, Shaw is giving art career advice and schooling recommendations to an unknown recipient. Written from Kensington, London, England.
mssHM 78396