Manuscript on paper of an almanac for 1692, containing astronomical tables, Saints' days, weather predictions, and other information for each month, accompanied by a preface "To the Benigne Readers," an illustration of "The Moon her dominion ove...
Containing expressions of friendship, family news, and mentions of business matters and corrections for his printers. Letter of 1746 Jul 4 mounted, with annotation. Letter of 1750 Apr 10 lacking signature (cut off). Acc. 03.6.10
Answering the recipient's letter to her brother and apologizing for failing to send all of the printer's sheets he requested. Letter probably in reference to the forthcoming publication of The Universal English Shorthand (1767) by John Byrom (1...
Discussing plans for his full-length portrait of Ada Rehan, commissioned by Mrs. Whitin, and requesting that she not disclose his "below my usual" fee of 2500.00. With: envelope. With: ALS from Herman Marcus (of Jaques & Marcus, Jewelers) to Mr...
Letter from Dering to his uncle describing a duel he fought with Captain Henry Goring over a visit paid by Dering to the actress Mrs. Barry (Elizabeth Barry, ca. 1658-1713). The duel took place on June 10, 1685, backstage after a play (probably...