Box 1

Letter: Stockbridge, to Mr. Whittemore [?]

ALS. "I am not sure whether the poem you mean is that 'To a Gipsy Child by the Seashore, Douglas, Isle of Man,' or 'The Scholar-Gipsy.'"

Letter: Boston, Mass., to the Rev. Maurice Emery Wilson, 1855-1936, Pittsburgh, Pa.

ALS. "Definitions of the terms you mention are given in Culture and Anarchy and also as extracts in Prose Passages; both of which books have been re-printed in this country."

Poem

AMsS. Fair copy of a four-line poem: "The world's great order dawns in sheen [/] After long darkness rude, [/] Divinelier imaged, clearer seen, [/] With happier zeal pursued." Unpublished poem [?]

Letter: Rugby, to H. Rodd, London

ALS. Concerns the design and placement of a window, apparently for a chapel: "I like your sketch . . . I should hope it would be possible to get it completed & put up before the Holy days."

Notice of exhibition: Philadelphia, Pa., to Russell Smith, 1812-1896, Philadelphia, Pa.

Printed document. Notice of upcoming exhibition, includes information on the purpose of the society and rules for submission of art works. Signed by Thomas B. Ashton, secretary.

Notice of exhibition: Philadelphia, Pa., to Russell Smith, 1812-1896, Philadelphia, Pa.

Printed document. Notice of upcoming exhibition, includes information on the purpose of the society and rules for submission of artworks. Signed by Isaac Williams, secretary.

Letter: Philadelphia, Pa., to Russell Smith, 1812-1896, Milestown, Philadelphia Co.

ALS. Informs Smith that he is being sent a notice and ticket for a private view the following day. Also invites Smith to join him for tea at 6:30 p.m.

Letter: Venice, to "Dearest Puffin" [Anthony Asquith], 1902-1968

Letter to his son Anthony, written aboard the Admiralty Yacht Enchantress, in which he describes impending travel plans. Apologizes for being unable "to come with Mother to say good-bye to you, but I was kept at the House, and not able to make the journey to Oxford. I am glad that she found you so comfortably placed, and I hope you liked the things she brought with her for you."

Letter: London, to Henry Crowdy, Highworth, Wilts

TLS. Form letter giving instruction in the proper method of soliciting life insurance purchases, and on proper commissions for each transaction. Signed by Charles Ansell, Actuary.

Promissory note: Louisville, Ky.

DS. "Three days after date I John J. Audubon do promise to pay unto Prather & Jacob . . . One Hundred & Sixty four Dollars & 6/100 for value received as witness my hand & seal."