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J. J. (Joseph John) Thomson letter to Gilbert Stead

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    John Burroughs letters to "Dear Sir,"

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    John Burroughs wrote this letter from West Park, New York. It reads: "Yours of the 20th was duly read. I am writing very little these days, and am cautious about binding myself by promises. But if I should chance to have anything that would be suitable for your columns I will let you have it. Very sincerely John Burroughs."

    mssHM 82587

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    S. P. (Samuel Pierpont) Langley letter to Henry S. Mackintosh

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    This letter was written by Langley to Henry S. Mackintosh, an American teacher and author. It is on Smithsonian Institution letterhead. The letter reads as follows: "I am very glad to see your hand again, and perhaps I can best answer your inquiry by enclosing you a copy of a report from the Administrative Assistant in the National Museum, in reference to the feathered cloak. If you wish anything more done through the Museum, let me know, though I rather think you would do quite as well with private parties. Very sincerely yours, S. P. Langley."

    mssHM 80278

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    George Ellary Hale letter to Seth Barnes Nicholson

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    This autograph letter, written by George Ellery Hale to Seth Barnes Nicholson, concerns Nicholson's employment at the Mount Wilson Observatory and an eclipse. He expresses, "...I sincerely hope you may see your way clear to stay with us. We can certainly give you better facilities for research than you could get elsewhere, and you may also count on an adequate increase in salary." This letter was written in Florence, Italy.

    mssHM 83603

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    Thomas M. (Thomas MacCurdy) Vincent letter to General Charles Albright

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    The letter, written from the Adjutant General's Office, and addressed to General and US Representative Charles Albright, reads "My dear General: Thanks, from us all, for your telegram of this date. We appreciate, and will remember your kind interest and attention. I trust that Mrs. Albright and your daughter will accompany you to the President's tonight to see the King. Yours Sincerely, Thomas M. Vincent." Vincent is referring to King Kalakaua of Hawaii's visit to President Ulysses S. Grant.

    mssHM 79168

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    Basil Willey letter to Paul Zall

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    The letters reads as follows: "Dear Paul, Quite in order to quote my name as a referee. I wish good luck to you & your project! Greetings & cordial wishes to you & yours. Yours sincerely Basil Willey."

    mssHM 78354

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    Joseph Springer to Joseph Maus: warrant to collect debt of Thomson Dorrell

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    This is a warrant from 1823, April 8, by Joseph Springer, Justice of the Peace for Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, to collect debt from or arrest Thomson Dorrell. It is written to Joseph Maus, Constable of Columbiana County. On verso it states that the debt was paid in full in July. The debt was owed to George Endly.

    mssHM 84063