Manuscripts
Alexander McEwen letters
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Henry Labouchere letters to Robert Giffen
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Four letters written by Henry Labouchere in London to "Giffin." Three of the four letters reference Alexander McEwen negatively, suggesting that McEwen was manipulating cable company shares. The fourth letter, written on Direct United States Cable Company Limited letterhead, concerns the progress of laying telegraph cable.
mssHM 82705-82708
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Alexis Carrel letter to My Dear Doctor
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Letter written by Alexis Carrel to an unidentified recipient addressed as "My Dear Doctor." The letter, written from Chicago, thanks the doctor for a gift and encloses a letter of introduction for Professor Léo Testut, a celebrated anatomist with whom Carrell had worked in Lyon, France.
mssHM 83062
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Two letters by William Charles Macready
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The first letter is addressed "Dear Madam" (HM 63352), and the other, to "My Dear Sir" (HM 63353).
mssHM 63352-63353
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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :
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Letter discusses possible court of inquiry for Henry Dearborn regarding the withdrawal of his command during the War of 1812. Monroe offers opinions on Dearborn's removal and expresses the support of himself and of President Madison. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir"; recipient identified as Henry Dearborn in Papers of James Monroe and in Writings of James Monroe.
mssHM 23015
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Sir Charles Wheatstone letter to Charles Landseer
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Letter by Wheatstone to English painter and Keeper of the Royal Academy Charles Landseer. The letter reads: "My dear sir, Have the kindness to give Mr. Darbishire an opportunity of seeing my Magnetic Bells which are established at the Academy. Yours very truly, C. Wheatstone."
mssHM 80253
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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :
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Letter references War of 1812 events and individuals including British General George Prevost, U.S. General William Hull, the ship Essex, and a possible exchange of men. Monroe also discusses the raising of troops for the next campaign and terms of service. Letter marked "private." Letter is addressed "Dear Sir;" recipient identified as Henry Dearborn in the Papers of James Monroe and in the Writings of James Monroe.
mssHM 23016