Manuscripts
Legal: Letters Patent to William E. Newton for Machine for burnishing & polish-enamelled paper, 1 piece, (1866, July 24)
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[Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901]. 1 letter to George Peabody, 1795-1869, A.L. (6 p.), (1866, Mar. 28), Windsor (Eng.)
Manuscripts
With envelope. Note: written by a secretary on behalf of the Queen.
KAL 1365
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Misc.: [Order of Saint Louis conferred upon Louis-Paul, General Druault:] printed form, filled in, 1 piece, (1820, Nov. 30)
Manuscripts
In French; with seal in metal container. Signed "Louis."
KAL 1495
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Legal: [Legal document:] A.D.S., 1 piece, ([ca. 1680?])
Manuscripts
In German.
KAL 1454
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Legal: [Legal grant on vellum:] A.D., 1 piece, ([ca. 1550?])
Manuscripts
This collection is what is known as an autograph collection and Kane spent years, not only collecting autographs of famous people on his own, but also acquiring the collections of other autograph seekers. This material spans multiple centuries and formats: from a 15th century manuscript on vellum to a 1951 typewritten letter. The collection includes accounts, letters, photographs, poems, government papers and royal proclamations, signed by, among others, actors and actresses, authors, explorers, kngs, magicians, queens, politicians, scientists, singers, and soldiers. Many of the famous people in this collection are also to be found in other manuscript collections in the Huntington Library.
KAL 1456
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Legal: [Legal document on vellum:] A.D.S., 1 piece, (1571/2, Mar. 1)
Manuscripts
This collection is what is known as an autograph collection and Kane spent years, not only collecting autographs of famous people on his own, but also acquiring the collections of other autograph seekers. This material spans multiple centuries and formats: from a 15th century manuscript on vellum to a 1951 typewritten letter. The collection includes accounts, letters, photographs, poems, government papers and royal proclamations, signed by, among others, actors and actresses, authors, explorers, kngs, magicians, queens, politicians, scientists, singers, and soldiers. Many of the famous people in this collection are also to be found in other manuscript collections in the Huntington Library.
KAL 1455
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Legal: Nisi Prius Record: A.D.S., 1 piece, (1843, Oct. 30)
Manuscripts
Note: 3 long vellum membranes sewn end to end.
KAL 1461