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BROGLIE, LOUIS VICTOR; PRINCE DE. Autograph Letter Signed, “Louis de
Broglie,” to an unnamed recipient (“Dear Sir”), in French, sending sympathy upon the
death of his father and encouraging him to visit. 2 pages, oblong 12mo, written on the
recto and verso of a single sheet. “Neuilly-sur-Seine” [Paris], 29 January 1948
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“
. . . I understand that this painful event has swept away your projects and that you will not
be able to come to Paris as quickly as you had hoped. Nevertheless I hope you are able to come
to France in the future, and I would be delighted to chat with you about the progress your the-
ater is making. . . .”
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BLAINE, JAMES G. Two Autograph Letters Signed, to owner of the
Philadelphia
Daily Ledger
George William Childs. The first, briefly thanking him for an article in the
Ledger
. The other, sending effusive compliments on his [Children’s] book,
Recollections
.
Together, 4 pages, 8vo, the second letter on mourning stationery with the last page written
vertically; some separations at folds. (AKF)
Washington, 1 May 1876; 28 April 1891
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After apologizing for taking so long to read the book, Blaine writes, “I have had a great plea-
sure—which well repaid my waiting—the general impression made on my mind when I rose
from the final perusal of your book was that you are among the very few from among the pre-
cious class of men who with great sincerity have developed liberality, charity and justice . . . .”
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BOWDITCH, NATHANIEL. Autograph Letter Signed, “NBowditch,” to Ira
Berry (“My Dear Sir”), explaining why they cannot make a loan in Portland, and com-
menting on the progress on printing of his book [his translation of Laplace’s
Mecanique
Celeste
]. 1 page, 8vo; evenly toned, minor scattered foxing. (AKF)
Boston, 19 June 1837
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We never make any loans beyond the limits of the State of Massachusetts and at present have
no money to make any in our own vicinity . . . W. Randall had another engagement on hand
in March when we were about to recommence the printing, so that we had to engage a new
hand as compiler. He does the work very well, but is very slow . . . .”
Written while he served as actuary to the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company.