Aldrich through Channing, 1872-1898

Aldrich, Thomas Bailey. H.L.S. to [Edgar] Fawcett. 17 Mar 1880, Ponkapog, Mass. 2 leaves.Discussion of Thomas Niles’ rejection of A Hopeless Case, perhaps written by Aldrich. Also some discussion of Aldrich’s plan to visit Boston in the upcoming week.

Alger, Abby [Langdon] (1850-). H.L.S. to [Thomas] Niles [Roberts Bros. Principal]. 6 Sept. 1884. Campobello [Island, New Brunswick]. 3 p. on 2 conjugate leaves. Comments on physical appearance of Vernon Lee's Euphorion and a letter from Mrs. Hunt, and then evaluates 5 book manuscripts given her to review. A192.

Benson, Eugene. H.L.S. to Mr. [Thomas] Niles [Roberts Bros. Principal]. 23 Jun 1887, Castelfranco, Veneto [Italy]. 2 conjugate leaves. Benson’s request to Niles to publish Benson’s work on Italy in the thirteenth century, including a description of said work and research.

Birch, Shannon. H.L.S. to Roberts Brothers, Publishers, Boston, Mass. 18 Jan 1898, Washington, Kan. 1 leaf. Birch’s accompanying letter to a manuscript of poetry Susunus (?),which Birch hopes to have included in a book of poetry.

Brown, Emma E. H.L.S. to Mr. [Eugene] Hardy [Roberts Bros. Assistant]. n.d., s.l. 2 conjugate leaves. An explanation of why Brown’s “remaining stories” are late, as well as a discussion of when to bring the cover designs, probably for a book.

Buck, Chas. W. H.L.S. to Mr. [Eugene] Hardy [Roberts Bros. Assistant]. 8 Nov 1896, Cambridge, [Mass.]. 2 conjugate leaves. Discussion of editing a French translation. The discussion includes the steps Buck has taken in editing it.

Channing, W.H. H.L.S. to Mr. [Thomas] Niles [Roberts Bros. Principal]. 24 Mar 1872, Weston St. Mary, Devonshire, Eng. 2 conjugate leaves. Seems to be a discussion of Roberts Brothers publishing the discourses of a relative of Channing’s, perhaps his father.