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Henry Drinker diary
The diary of Henry Drinker describes his voyage to England after the death of his first wife, Ann Swett. The volume also includes family reminiscences by Albert Gardner Clark, great-grandson of Henry Drinker, including genealogical information,…
Ferdinand J. Dreer autograph collection [Box 217, letter to Robert Dale Owen from Frances Wright, Oct 2, 1827]
Ferdinand Julian Dreer’s chief hobby was collecting autographs. He started with two documents and over time he was able to amass more than 15,000 items from some of the world’s most prominent and intriguing public figures. Owing to this interest,…
Ferdinand J. Dreer autograph collection [Box 216, letter to Robert Dale Owen from Mary Shelley, Dec 30, 1830 & Nov 9 1828]
Ferdinand Julian Dreer’s chief hobby was collecting autographs. He started with two documents and over time he was able to amass more than 15,000 items from some of the world’s most prominent and intriguing public figures. Owing to this interest,…
Ferdinand J. Dreer autograph collection [Box 189, American Prose Writers, Folder 1, Cobbett to John Morgan, July 17, 1815]
Ferdinand Julian Dreer’s chief hobby was collecting autographs. He started with two documents and over time he was able to amass more than 15,000 items from some of the world’s most prominent and intriguing public figures. Owing to this interest,…
Ferdinand J. Dreer autograph collection [Box 189, American Prose Writers, Folder 1, Cobbett to ed of Balitmore Federal Gazette, April 13, 1819]
Ferdinand Julian Dreer’s chief hobby was collecting autographs. He started with two documents and over time he was able to amass more than 15,000 items from some of the world’s most prominent and intriguing public figures. Owing to this interest,…
Dillwyn and Emlen family papers [Folder 13]
Correspondence between William Dillwyn of London and his daughter Sarah Logan Dillwyn, and between Dillwyn and his daughter and son-in-law, Samuel Emlen, of Burlington County, NJ, after their marriage in 1795. Letters are frequent, cordial, and deal…