Bynner sends a copy of a previous letter with note stating he is not sure the letter was received. In the original letter, Bynner wrote about a contest within the Poetry Society as well as possible successors to the presidency of the Society. He...
Markham writes to Lowden about the treatment of criminals. He opposes capital punishment and penitentiaries; he is in favor of rehabilitating the character of criminals.
Meserole thanks Markham for a letter and also for sending a notice on Markham's "Talks on Poetry." Meserole also thanks Markham for sending the names of people who may be interested in joining the Fellowship.
Sinclair requests a list of influential works on the working-class movement to use for a new publication series being put together by the American Fund for Public Service. Sinclair also requests written opinions if possible.
Sinclair continues to try to persuade Markham to join the Helicon Hall Colony. Sinclair encloses a prospectus for the Colony detailing current and future building plans.
Abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston; Abolitionists--Maine--Bangor; Antislavery movements--United States
Four-page letter dated September 10, 1845, from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Bangor, Maine, discussing general news of the abolitionist movement, mentioning Gerrit Smith, Mr. [Joshua?] Leavitt, and J. [James?]...
Currency question--United States; Free banking--United States
Three-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated July 26, 1858, discussing Spooner's theories on American banking systems.
Postal data: posted, postmarked ([C embedded in larger postmark] New York, N.Y., Aug 23, 10AM, 19[?]), stamp; Postcard type: divided back (THIS SPACE FOR MESSAGE; ADDRESS); Logo (POST CARD) in stylized lettering; Printed message (In leaving New...
Postal data: posted, postmarked [striped oval postmark with number 1] (CANASTOTA AUG 4 7AM 1911), stamp; Postcard type: divide back; Printing information: card number (No. D 11089); Logo: (POST CARD) in stylized lettering; Written message: [written...
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816; Hudson River; Correspondence; Revenue; New York (State); Erie Canal; Pamphlet;
Page ten of the pamphlet consisting of a letter written by Robert Fulton to Gouverneur Morris dated February 22d, 1814 with the response by Morris dated March 3, 1814. Fulton and Morris, both supporters of the canal, exchanged letters on the...
Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823; Correspondence; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842; Troup, Robert, 1757-1832; Route; Construction; New York (State); Erie Canal; Document
Title page from the document of a thirty-eight page letter dated February 8th, 1822 written by Robert Troup with extensive supplements and appendices. Nearing the completion of the construction, a great deal of controversy had emerged over who...
