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circe 1916
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
[Draft of Page 66 of "Fear God and Take Your Own Part"]
The page beginning: "of cheap platitudes, not by windy orating...." With lengthy autograph annotations by Roosevelt.
GLC05186
20 April 1902
Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910)
to: "my dear boys."
Describes the blizzard last night. Discusses his work building a suspension bridge across Nome River at the expense of about $5,000 but storms are delaying the construction. Afterwards, he expects to work for the North American Trading and...
GLC05245.15
8 July 1909
to Owen Horsfall
He has been busy with emergency work and lodge meetings. Ed has written about his " 'frat' experiences." The money order he sent came back and he filled out a new one. [continued on 9/09] He invested in a labor saving plant but says he is...
GLC05245.48
circa 1920-1930
Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir (1859-1930)
[What can one possibly say...]
Written on imprinted card: "What can one possibly say that / if they have been in any way / needy or unhappy one prays that the / future has compensation in store." Date of document assumed because Doyle's interest in spiritualism emerged after the...
GLC05508.088
23 October 1910
Kipling, Rudyard (1865-1936)
to Lord Milner
Encloses a letter from Crewe and remarks on his increased devotion and cheerfulness.
GLC05508.161.02
6 February 1924
Sangster, Margaret E. (1894-1981)
to Henry W. Winslow
Sangster thanks Winslow for requesting a handwritten copy of her poem, "A Prayer," and is happy to oblige. She encloses a copy and apologizes for her handwriting.
GLC05508.224.01
A Prayer
Poem Sangster sent to Henry W. Winslow, handwritten on his notebook paper. Includes a newspaper version of "A Prayer" printed in the Christian Herald.
GLC05508.224.02
circa 1916
Wells, H.G.
to Mr. Jacks
Wells discusses the publication of his "little book" [God the Invisible King]. He had hoped to have the book published in early 1917, but this will not happen because Mr. Jacks publishes quarterly. He does not care about price. He also remarks his...
GLC05508.259
3 June 1901
Sherzer, Edwin B.
to Clara M. Miller
re: Longs for reading matter and to see her. Working night and day. He sent her a pictures and gave her some letters to Miss Nettie from his brother. Talks little about summons. Also about Miss Nettie.
GLC05755.040
14 June 1902
Things are brightening up. Thanks for letters and books.
GLC05755.089
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