Anna Dickinson General Correspondence D, Misc. 1862-1910 and undatedNo. 405 Wst 22 Sts NewYork City 1.23.1896 To The Superintendent of State Insane Asylum Danville . Pa. Send Me Certified copies of all certificates & papers appertain - ing to any Commit ment to & discharge from your institution If there are anycharge I will remit. Anna E DickinsonTHE ROCK ISLANDER. First Established in 1854. A Weekly Family Newspaper, Devoted to Labor and Business Interests Two Dollars a Year. Is the Only Newspaper of its Party in this Vicinity. Has a Large Local Circulation, and is one of the Best Advertising Mediums in the County. J. B. DANFORTH, Editor and Proprietor. Rock Island, Ill. Dec 7 1883 Miss Dickinson. - A few weeks ago I saw a telegram in regard to your futrure plans for lectures and published it with comments which I enclose. Of course I know not whether it be correct or not, but I hope it is, and that if you arrange for a circuit you will not forget our three cities- Rock Island, Moline and Davenport. It seems to me that your field is to advocate the cause of labor. I enclose Mr Lincoln's views on the matter, and hope you will follow out the principles he advocated in his message. If you feel like writing to me I should feel honored by your confidence Yours Respectfully J B DanforthU. S. Pension Agency and Law Office of J. M. Dalzell, Caldwell, O., June 25 1885 Dear Madam: [Yours of the ______ is received and contents noted.] You are well and favorably known to every member of the G. A. R. The Committee cordially invite you to our next Reunion. Gen Sherman, the equal of Caesar or Napoleon presided here 1874, Hayes 1875, Gen. Kilpatrick 1876, Garfield, the equal of Pericles or Cicero in 1879, John Sherman 1880. Congress twice favored it by bill. It was the first, the model of all Reunions and the G. A. R. started all of it here. It is historic & National. Our object is a Monument to our dead of the ranks. We need your presence. If you condescend to come it cannot fail. Please glance at enclosed bill to [?] your time. Yours Truly, James M. Dalzell.PS. Not to be tedious You remember its history annually in all the newspapers, now that those hints are suggested to refresh memory143 Liberty St New York Fairy 13th 1897 Miss Anna Dickinson. My dear Miss Dickinson: I have a letter, or rather two, in my possession which I am requested to send to you at some early date. and I write to you. to know if you wish to make an appointment, so that I may comply with the request. I can see you either at my office, Rooms 601-602. above number, on call upon you on myway to town some afternoon. Will you kindly fix the time and place, provided you desire to see me, I erase the house address on this . note paper because we are now living at 674 West End Ave. Very sincerely yours Richard F. DaviesAddress E.M. Davis 205 Walnut Place Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, .................2/26, 1884. Dear friend, Our mutual friend, T.B. Pugh, tells me that she is going to speak in the Star-Course about Wendell Phillips. I am very much pleased and shall certainly be present. Higginson, in an article in the "Nation" of the 7th of this month, does Phillips great injustice. My son-in-law endeavors to correct it, as she may see by an article which I inclose. Because Phillips does not suit Boston from 1870 to 1880 his former co-adjutors not growing up to his position may attempt to tarnish his fame. When he died, he was as much ahead of Public Opinion on some of the great issues of the day as he and barrison were in 1840 ahead of Public Opinion. This remembers us doubt very well the May meeting of 1865 in New York when we all tried to induce Garrison to remain as Pres't of the Society. He did not see then what I think he saw afterwards, that it was wise we did not dissolve. Our organization enabled us to concentrate our power. It is true the slaves were emancipated before that meeting, but slavery was not made illegal until toward the end of the year 1865. At what date the freedmen were given a vote I do not remember, but that was a necessity, considering that he obtained his freedom by force to enable him to retain. The discriminating mind will enable to see the great importance of these questions. I hope that she has not already included them in the address, that she will think it worth while to do so. "Anne Dickinson" For in the platform, to talk about Wendell Phillips reveals many delightful things of the past. Signed, E.B. Davis To Anna Dickinson c/o Slayton Whyte L Bureau Central Hall, Chicago Roadside 3/16.1870 Dear freind, I found the enclose here on my arrival from Boston I hasten to forward it with the hope that no one will suffer from the delay. Who can it be that supposes the Post office does not know "Miss Dickinson" better than M. D. Poor soul, Another missive came in this way a short time since, The honor of being the supposed "Care" taker much more than pays for the time in getting this to its destinationI do hope you are coming [Mony?] It is so nice to have lots of it. Do you know that my favorite Susan Lacton, in Warren & is now Mrs Killeke, & is teaching music for 6 mos. How I wish you knew her. If you wish to I can introduce you. She is is [?] & so is Mr. K. She is at my office often to enjoy my new fire & the good company she can meet there, for is it not the Anti Slavery & Woman rights office? with as much love as this paper will hold & with more gratitude. I am as ever your friend E. A. Davis To Miss Ann E. Dickinson 5th day am EDWARD M. DAVIS No. 333 WALNUT ST. Philadelphia 10/19 1871 Dear friend I'm sending you a few papers of my own journey. I want to say what has been in my heart a long time and that is to express my thanks for the generous way in which took [Olive?] Logan by the hand for I really think it was just that, that put her on the high road to success. & then I also want to say that my dear little friend & [?] Mrs Susan Lacton Killeke is worthy of your kind attention (I would add another name but Robert Purvis will not let me, altho I know the time will come when all will see the Angel that is in her. You see, of course, how terrific is the [hatred?] to W. Phillipps in New England. He is hated and despised today more than even Garrison or you or my dear Mother were. With earnest wishes for your continued health & happiness. I am as ever your friend E M Davies To Miss Anna E. Dickinson Samson St. EDWARD M. DAVIS, No. 333 WALNUT ST., Philadelphia 187 P.S. A note for Rbt College put [?] says "It has been an awful time, but has neither burnt up my courage nor my hope nor my love,"Sydney N. S. W. Pettys Hotel April 18th 1879 Miss Anna Dickinson Dear Madam I saw your play of "Anna Bullen" when it was produced in New York, And then I desired to play the part - but if Course knew that you would not be willing to let another have it to perform in the States - I much desire a copy and the right to play it here in the Colonies If you can do so - will you let me have a Copy by the first Steamer out and make the terms as reasonable as possible - Mr Carter of American Literary Bureau = and Mr Hill of National Bureau will tell you who I am - Indeed Lartelt & Palmer & Mr Palmer of the [Boston?] Square - any of them will tell you who i am - In another package I send you some nicer notices to prove I shall not disgrace you out here - Please let me have an[y] Early reply, And if you decide to let me do the part will you try to get me some Costume plates - as it will be difficult to get any thing of the sort out here - Respectfully & Truly Yours A. L. Dargon Augusta Dargon Please address Menzies House Melbourne - As I shall go there in three weeks from datep. 16 48 Beetman St New York April 18th / 7[6]7 My Anna Dickinson The trouble you have had in bringing out your play at the Eagle Theater. impels me to write to you on the subject with the hope that the advice which I respectfully offer may be of service to you in your next venture. I am neither a manager, stage manager nor have I ever had anything to say or to do with the production of any play except to gratuitously assist certain friends of mine scenic artists, at various times and to have seen much and to have observed much of the "modus operandi" of producing plays in the various theaters. This experience may not strike you as being of the most valuable kind but the results of these observations may be of use to you and this is my excuse for troubling you [over]I do not consider a written Scene or property plot adequate to a proper comprehension of what is required to produce a play any more than I should consider a specification without plans sufficient to construct a house; for the obvious reason that words can be twisted and drawing can not. therefore would it not be a good plan to have a well executed model of the scenery required historically correct as regards architectural design. also drawings of the properties required from authentic sources, and correct designs of the costumes [required]. Armed with these weapons of defends you could make a contract with a manager that he could not break with impunity and it would give you a setting to your play that would do much to make it a success as there is nothing that belittles a drama so much as inappropriate scenery properties, and costumes - managers with a few notable exceptions care very little whether a play is nicely mounted or not, they want to get at the ultimate result receipts, with as little expense as possible and anything will do for them: consequently as in your case all was shirked that could be, and impossibilities were promised. I believe there are ten setts in your play, not to do that much painting decently would require three months instead of three weeks for one man to do it, and yet [that] three weeks was about the time allowed Mr Graham in which to paint them and Mr Waldron the machinist I know did his best to furnish the right kind of properties but how could he succeed without proper drawings and means at his disposal? In order to show you that my advice in the matter is totally disinterested I will undertake to help you our provided there is sufficient time before your next engagement. with your assistance I will make the necessary research inorder to make a colored model to scale of scenery required with drawings of properties &c so that artists, machinists and property men will know exactly what is required of them - I will do this for you without present hope of compensation but should your next venture prove successful I shall expect some pay for my work - very Respectfully yours Benjamin Day artist 48 Beetman St New York city BL 316 West 23d St New York Oct 15/79 My dear Miss Dickenson Fancy begged me to forward you the enclosed, as she did not know where to find you nor did I, but a friend took me to Mrs Na???ford's who told us. I am at last settled, in very nice apartmentsShould you came to N Y I should feel very happy, if you would favor me with a call hoping you are well and with kindest regards I am yours Most Sincerely Mrs E L DavenportDevenport Cottage August 15th / 79 My dear Miss Dickinson As these terrible combinations, are ending the hopes and houses of stock companies of which I have been a member for some years( lately at Walnut Street Theatre Phil ?) Of course we have to turnto something else. [Naming] taught elocution, need preferred pupils for the stage for some years, as well as attending to my profession; I propose now that profession fails me in getting over engagements to turn my attention entirely to teaching and shall endeavor to forward & school for the Democratic Art in New York, the Cocieciely forth and rescitee. Will you not receidly give me your said, exceed nieces as to the least necegtd conscience it, earnst the eftest nearly to advantage, Don't you think pricute whose names Teanbl surely get, would be a nice idea, as well as adsecretegingly in propers. Jan Hence lsbored so hard and so splendidly to advace the profession in every way, that I feel sure you will be willing to help a Sister artist who in so humbler [measure?] would do the same Is there ony way we could combine our forces and join th e lecture field, with the teaching, or are you going to act this winter? Oh: that lovely play of your's the Crown of Thorns"how I should like to see it again If you should ever dispose of it, i hope you will consider Fancy (a great admirer of yours) as clament for it, and tho' my Daughter, I hope you will not think me egotistical in saying I fancy she could do it full justice Trusting you arein the enjoyment of health and fully ? your ? rest and with every wish for your continued success and prosperity I remain Most Sincerely Your Friend and Admirer Mrs E L Davenport C??ton, Pa. Sep. 11th My dear Anna I am now making the programe for the meeting of which I spoke to you last winter the celebration of the twenteeth anniver -sary of the first womans rights convention. We thought after mature de liberation that it was not best to try Pda but hold it in New York. By the call you will see that it is to be distinctly individual, having no con -vection with either society the Union society in order to bring in all hopes have with drawn and the whole responsibility is thrown upon me it has gone too far for me to recede now and I muct throw myself or rather the cause upon women whom God has gifted with power to speak. Lucretia Mott and E E Stanton are all who are promised - Dear Anna will you not come and lay your noble gifts on this altar and help us this once It will be the last convention I shall ever convoke and I know that you recognize the fact that the platform was made comparitively easy for for you by previous workers I cannot offer you money nor do I believe you would come one bit sooner for a few dollars more or let but the whole responsibility [?] and in every way is mine, and you will readily see that I need help and comforting. Can you not send us some other help also in the way of good speakers, do you know Dimon Kelgorezy of Pda who has recently made a very fine speech on suffrage. Is there the least hope that W Phillips could be obtained In haste and ever with love I am Truly yours Pauline W Davis It is the 19th and 20th of Oct 1890 at Apolla Hale New York Medford Mass. August 16. 1868. My dear Anna I was very glad to hear from you but sorry that you didn't date your letters. because it obliges me to direct this to L[?] care. I am in an anxious[?] troubled state of mind; for I am daily expecting W Dall from Calcutta. forgive me therefore [?] I write hastily. I am glad to hear of your work - and that you have given up night study. I want you to be a great & noble teacher & this is the first step toward it. In regard to the question you ask I can only say that there is no reliableinformation to be had. It has always been the policy of the city government to withhold it. When [?] Hardings was here I made some calculations & if I can find them will send them to you - I have [?]cked today but without success. I think the proportion very large. That I have been of the slightest service to you. will always be a great happiness to me. Dont [?] this short letter. If I don't find the calcula tions. write again. tell me what you wish & believe me always yours - Caroline H. Dall. Medford. Wednesday evg. My dear Anna. I am not willing that you shd misunderstand my absence last eveg. I dressed, and got half way to the Dépót but fell so ill I was obliged to return to the house. Willie then snatched the ticker & said "Mamma - I will go & tell Miss Dickinson all about it." He went but you spoke so long he had to leave for the last car without seeing you. this morning I went in. to see you & my Doctor. Met Wendell Phillips who desired me to give you his regrets that he did not hear you. but was again too ill, to execute my purpose. Dont go away without seeing me. You can come from the Maine Depot in 20 minutes and any shopkeeper in the Square will tell you how to find me. Love to the Sargents from your faithful friend Caroline H. Dall.ORGANIZED IN 1843. OFFICE OF ALBERT A. DAY, [co??????????] The Brooklyn Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, No. 104 LIVINGSTON STREET, OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE, This office especially requests ladies, who write to us upon business, to GIVE THEIR CITY ADDRESS. Brooklyn-New York, Jan. 18 [1898] 1910 Dear Anna Dickinson, I was very glad to get from Aggie, your address. We don’t want you to drop out of our lives. In this narrow world of selfishness true friends are too few, that we should lose one. I have written a book that I Kindly return this letter and any enclosure herewith, should an answer be necessary, Yours truly, ALBERT A. DAY, Gov’t Agent 104 Livingston Street.should like to send to you - if I have your permission - With love and regards, Sincerely Yours, Albert A. Day P.O. Drawer 810 Brooklyn Organized in 1843. "To elevate the moral and physical condition of the worthy poor, and relieve their necessities." The Brooklyn Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor "THE POOR ASSOCIATION" No. 104 LIVINGSTON STREET. Tel. 1415 Main. Brooklyn, New York, President Executive Committee. A.A. Low, William E. Wheelock, Vice-Presidents, James M. Ham, John Claflin, Henry W. Beebe, Anton A. Raven, Charles Read Banks, Henry E. Pierrepont, Geo. Welling Giddings, Albro J. Newton, Ernest H. Pilsbury, William E. Wheelock, Charles J. Haulenbeek, Treasurer, Louis M. Mowbray Frank L. Sniffen, Branch Depot, 196 Montague Street. 470 Throop Ave. Recording Secretary, Tel. 343 Bedford. James L. Brumley, ____ 189 Montague Street. All correspondence with this __________ office should bear the city ad- Albert A. Day, dress of the writer. [?] 104 Livingston Street. P.O. Drawer 810) Dear Anna I don't like to lose sight and touch with you altogether - yours - as ever Albert A. Day Aggie gave me your address - but she says you are very bad about correspondenceOFFICE OF The Evening Herald, 105 MARKET ST FORT SCOTT, KAN., May 23rd 1884. Dear Mifs Dickinson. Ymis of the 22nd has caused a great deal of grat- ification. It justifies my impression of you. That your really meant to keep your promises, and theu the beauty of tie lives, the rech store [?] encrooed in eteu grand [?] mie, wile it trouble you to much to grin mre its author. If you know I shall I say her! mauve , for some thing whis pressure that a woman wrath x'threm , Your leeture, your kindness in giving me for march of your time + con- fidence, parred such an event in my humdrum life that I have actuallyBeen lonely since you left, somewhat as though I could not see land anywhere, and I do not know that another shore- such as I have seen smile he [?] me, will raise a gana before! But I hope so, Excuse me. I meant only to ask for the name of the author, Yours in trust, B.A.Dcey Chicago 13th Dec. Ma mis, We were very glad to hear from you and rejoice that of our Western trip was as pleasant to you but we are disappointed that you are not to speak to us again. Our sorrow is perhaps a little selfish for we were hoping your silver tongue would put some new books on our shelves. Thank you, darling, for the promise that you will give us a little of your time. Write as soon as you can when we may expect you. I do not think we shall go to Boston this winter but we may run away to Washington for a few days and I would not miss you. dayYesterday we went to the Sherman House to see some Boston people who insisted you were there and sat beside them at table. I did not believe it, of course, had it been true I should have scolded you in right earnest. Do not ever go through the ceremony of requestering yourself at a hotel come directly home where doves and hearts will be wide open to welcome you. I sent your message to Mr. Colbyer with the endorsed photographs which he returned with the autographs. He had been to tapett's to get one for you and had ordered some printed. He insists upon giving me one so you will accept these from him. We like the full-length best but thought you would like to have both "ideas". He sent me the tracts for you, the enclosed slip you may read six times and return. Have not yet recd Hannah Thurston could not get it from the Library and did not care to own it. Your critique reminded me of a saying of Prof. Kisltand - "Bayard Taylor has travelled more and seen less than any one I know of". The sermon you heard Mr. Collyer preach is to be published. At first he would not consent but Friday last he told me I might do what I liked with it, so Ladies Dewey, Duster & Daggett are to give it to the world. I want to send a hundred copies to the Boston Fair. Apropos I have just dispatched to B- an Herbarium of prairie flowers as my write in return for their mu[?] to us. I hope you will be able to spend some time here. I think you can do much towards removing the prejudices which are stronger here than in any place I have been. We are perfectly willing to hear women scream and see the put their feet higher than their heads but they must not salty. Thank Heaven, Annie, for your youth and beauty, "gates of brass" cannot withstand them and what is harder still man's "conservatism". Do you go to Madison, if so, and you like, I shall try to accompany you. take care of your throat, do not work too hard. Mr. Daggett bids me say his reign is but for a year, he has not authority to arrange lectures for a time beyond next March. but his successor would no doubt be glad to make the engagement her failen to make. With kind regards from him, lovingly yours Kate N. Doggett.My dear [?], I [?] I cannot tell who could have support a [?] would have come safer to thee to my car that with out any one call, once deer [?] soul who flatters me with the care that my lamp ahead some depth jet, wish I could have a [?] talk with thee, much I do my blessing are for thee. Copy Auburn N.Y Dear Libbie, your friend Anna having played here last night, we thought you would be glad to hear our inmost thoughts about her. Consequently the returning board of independent thinkers, consisting of Mrs. Massie & Mrs. Davie have met, and come to the following conclusions- Her play is a success- the best written and nearest to nature of any we have ever heard and read. The best thing we can say for it is, we laid our heads upon our pillows with the smallest able conclusion that Anne Boleyn was a good & true woman, and that we here sure her beautiful and innocent head was stricken off by her kingly husband, not for crime, but that he might put another in her place. Such a play certainly exalts, and it would be a strong rock of defense for any human to hear and see it. A stronghold for the weak and wavering to see such a woman, give up such a love, as Percy's. Her dress was faultless. Her voice superb. Her manner exquisite - a something about her eyes and mouth, not pleasing and one that is, we had such a suffering feeling for her, that she has exerting herself so much.that there was such a terrible strain on her nerves, (for he can but think that Miss Dickinson's feels some of the hopeless love that she act.) that not many years hence, her head will fall under the executioner's axe, not of King Henry eighth, but of a broken life. out of it all comes this thought, Miss D. is grand, capable of great stringe, would to god, he could see her, take her place to battle for justice, and the right, as I am sure many must ere long (no matter what platform, they now elaūd upon.) yet he approve of what she is doing, perhaps fitting herself for a great work She is a wonderful human, and do you know Libbie, I believe if she ever has lover, or does ever love any one, she would love them just as she does in the play - We send you the papers, so you can see what the public say - as ever. May Davie. Boston - March 18th 1/8d1.- Dear Anna My Agie deay sent me your little letter of the 21[?], & I was so sorry to know you sick, but I was more than glad to hear of you, & know just where to rest my mind on you. I miss my darling cottage home - under the willow, - & the days & nights are long to the aged & homeless, ^always - but I miss it a thousand [?] more when I yearn to gather some beloved one to my heart, & shield them for a brief moment - from all contact with this dread= fully busy world. -Little children, aged: folk - & the weary - sick, need to be pet[?] among the birds & the flowers. -I would have taken you home to the Robins & Blue-birds, & I am presuming enough to believe I could have made you well enough - to enjoy the pretty grounds, & the charming friends we had there. - I left my heart there dear Anna, & I cannot call it away. But I love the country - & in the city feel as I imagine a poor-caged mountain- bird might feel, - away from forest & free winds - surrounded & stiffen with humanity. I cannot ride or walk, but some human load will surround me. It does not fret me, but I dont love it. My birth was out of the Berkshire-hills you know my dear, & I have sung & shouted upon the top of old gray lock when my feet were sure, & I was compelled to climb the highest tree to see beyond my head, & over to North hampton, fifty miles away. I think my dear child you must compel that great soul of yours, to come to the terms of your tired- worn body. You have driven the poorly frame -work too hard, walked the delicate - "thousand strings" till their harmony is broken &, they tremendously please for entire rest. And they must have rest, with no more exhaustion, - till the whole nerve- system recovers from the unnatural strain. I wish I had you, - I wish I might take care of you. I fear I might be hard upon your pleasure, but you would be yielding with true love. - " A lame shoulder" - a "general - collapse" are a trifle formidable when one battles with them on the poor back. give up a little while to the direction, & keep cheery darling - & the sun will shine again for you. You cannot be long on your back. - I came to Boston in Nov. to make a short visit before winter, & I am still here, now waiting for winter to be gone. I have lived very quietly, only been to the opera a few times. I have seen none of the celebrities, they were too costly. My heart is not broken, does not break easily. I thought I should see you here this spring, because the papers said so. It has been a trying winter, but spring & violets are near the door. Agie writes me often, & is happy if her bit of house-work will do itself. but if she is shut in, she so hates in-door "duties" - that she frets, the harnets chafes. she has a good- practical man, to keep her from ding unheard of things. Taint' easy. God bless you dear - always. Lovingly - Mama Leay. Ann Arbor, Jan. 11" '69 Dear Anna, Mine alone to have & to hold in the Athens of the. west. And to explain that why - first informing you that it is my Aggie Day talking to you as do lovers [?] suppose A few springs ago Prof. Lane was chatting very animatedly about the arrangements of mein new Haus into wh. The Frau is soon to step & marry others who belong among the choice friends, & it recurred to this usually obtuse individual the will ie of his Anna Dickinson namely & that would be grand larceny [?] in "our mutual friend" so knowing his "tricks & his manners" I mildly suggested that he keep his own side of the road inasmuch as we had the acknowledged & from Miss D. accepted right of way. but instead of giving assent to my statement & articles of faith in him that perfidious wretch stroked his beard & grinned in my solemn face & said after a little that he would take me along too "a 'ridin" when he gave you & the wife "an airin." Yet that is not satisfactory, I want no rides, only & wholly you. "Dot Day" cannot spare her dapper "little Betty." But seriously Anna dear I should pity my robbed self very much if obliged to think any other roof but that of my humble home sweet home sheltered you, - because, I like you, always have, & shall forever 'n' ever Amen. & to proceed - you always do me good After the departure I feel posessed of forty woman power, & go on my secluded yet busy way, feeling strong to do what my hand findeth, for Anna has been here illuming my banner's motto & imparting courage & ambition to become something more than a dear little darling of a fem. So please dont desert the sisterhood & leave me, & we will invite Prof. here with his spouse to form a happy family. This afternoon was cold for the season & a blushing wind sent the chills through poor mortals longing- very reasonably too - for the melting rays of the sun. Just the day I love to prowl in and around the woods, so after some business of fathers had been disposed of I trudged away to hear the leaves talk, the river willows [?] their fingers through & through the water, & farther on the far away wave washing [???] of a pine band of three all alone they stand, & I love them better than any other kind of tree, perhaps because a large grove soothed my cradle house in New England. They talk to me better than ministers can if I shut my eyes & listen, & how gracefully they bow to the air! I love them better than most 'folks' wh. is not sentimental but sense. But - as I was going to remark I repented me of this walk for coming in after dark (expecting to hear "Augusta this will not do. the air is damp - dense & so on) but instead the careful motherkin said 'Miss Dickinsons brother has been here& we had a nice call from him with prof.E." Thus did I miss him but shall try for a glimpse & a word tomorrow morning. happy time to you! Don't work meaningless, willingless hard for it is essential to the good cause that your correctiness be preserved. You know sone of these anialbe pantaliined bipeds say "Miss Disckinson goes in on her good looks & wins, where poor miss Anthony's decried countenance fails." So as "S'amiael" I advise, take care of your good looks "they is valuables." Dont let any big 'Informs' swallow you, or Omaha merchants = Ah! Hard hearted girl as ever said a "Nay sir." Please write me two words at least saying as do the Germans 'Ever thine" Immer dein, & I will be a very sunshiny bright & genial ?ay. I did not mean to detain you but a minute, but this whole blotted sheet came, & I let it. Good bye - I throw you a kiss over the Mississippi & the mountains. Am I not thine? Aggie Day.Boston, July 4th, 1868 Miss Dickinson, Wife & I have a plan which will do great good & give those who carry it out money, influence & power to do more good with. We would like to explain it to you, if desired. It will require considerable money (to be expended only in bringing profitable property at its real, or market, value). but the profits, in money alone (to say nothing of the great benefit to the People & the influence & power to do good which it will bring)will be enormous, sure, & almost immediate. We shall (line through shall) have devoted every (line through every) all thing (line through thing) we have to it not only property, but our time, & labor ___our lives, in fact. If started now, with $100000 influence & power enough could be gained in four months to control the Presidential election, & in four years more a woman ca be nominated & elected. Political power is not our aim but it will naturally come, & can be used to benefit the People. I want to see a woman at the head of the Nation. This plan is approved by some of the best minds of the age, but no man has yet dared undertake it. One financier who once came near being President of the U.S. con- p.2 sidered it carefully, & would probably have joined us if not too old & nearly exhausted _ he said he needed rest. The plan is to obtain control of the Banks, R.R Co's [?] (as Vanderbilt is doing, for example) & manage them for the benefit of the People, & you would soon have capital & influence enough to control the business, finances, & politics of this Country, at least. It is not a visionary scheme, but a perfectly practical, & practicable plan carefully considered, all the details arranged & sure of success with $50000 to begin with. If you will undertake it we will help _ work (added in is for you by the People) for nothing, & pay our own expen ses, or we will deed all our property to you to aid in the work & to show our sin certify & good faith. Respectfully, Herbert Daniels, Solid Ohio March 20 1873 Help Anna E Dickinson, Although unknown to you, I desire to express my hearty thanks for you lecture of last evening in this city. You doubtly receive the same expressions, verbally or otherwise, in many, very many instances, from those who may be personally known to you but I felt so much the force of your representations concerning the states of masses of our American Women, and the wisdom of the remedy you propose, that it did not seem out of place to let you know from one of the unknown hearers, the impressions, aye the convictions wrought by the lecture in question. God knows there is need of plainkindly words to the girls of our land - to the fathers & mothers as well, - if ever the girls of our life & the questions & laws are fully remedied. and I certainly feel that your candid & full representations, must have an influence, wherever your voice is heard. Men of my pro- fession and life, are usually supposed to be over conservative, and fearful of changes in the structure of society,- the laws & customs of life; but I have long thought that many, of the girls of our day will never be reached and re[?], until woman has her share in the law - making [?] of the gov- ernment. But under all of this, and beyond all mere legal technicalities, you justly refer to a subtle, but mighty public opinion, which creates laws, & perpetuates itself by an invisible, [?]palpable powers, - so potent, & yet so intangible! - May God bless you in your work, and grant that the girls may be remedied, by & through what- ever agencies, will most certainly bring about the result. I know not whether you would care to know that so deeply was I stirred. (or any other) - that when I prayed to the Great Father that night & this morning, I specially pre- sented yourself & your work to Him. It may be of no consequence to you that such be the fact, but I venture to couple with ^it the thought & belief, that others as well as myself have this prayed most earnestly that the blessing of God may be upon you personally, and upon the work in which you are engaged. And so as you go forth before this great American people, full of faults, and fell of generous impulses ^ as they are, - slow sometimes to see the wrong - yet swift at other times to avenge or [?]st, may you be permitted to see, just ^as soon as possible, the light break over the darkened pathways of our toiling sisters- and wisdom & patience, zeal & lowest labor, find a reward not reckoned by dollars & cents, last ly the grateful recognition of old men & maidens, young men & children, to those who have helped to bring about this great good. Among the very first, I think, will be thee one who pleads so earnestly and eloquently for ^all those who have heretofore been kindness in the attainment of the greatest good - Faithfully Your. S. G. Dawson Pastor, Second Baptist Church of Toledo.Aug 7/73 "Our Home" Minnequa Bradford Co Pa Miss Anna E Dickinson My dear Lady I understand you are about to enter "our" profession; I rejoice as I for all great & brilliant minds tend to add new lustre to it. If you propose to visit Philadelphia I would be most happy to negotiate for your appearance at my theatre I am your very truly E. L Davenport Chesnut St Theatre PhilaNo 44 West 12th st. New York 3.17.1893 Dear Madam: Receive my thanks for the courtesy of an invitation - sent through the hand of Mrs. Hanaford, to Sorosis breakfast of the 20th, which it would, however, have been impossible for me to have accepted even had it been sent earlier [& know me] Sincerely Yours Anna E Dickinson To / Mrs E. Louise Demorest.21 E 57th st Friday Am Dear Miss Dickinson Absence from the city prevented my seeing you, or realizing that it was almost her last moment for the Annual Breakfast at Sorosis - which this time is in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary - I have just returned from Chicago - where I was detained nearly a week longer that I expected. I hope however that there is nothing to prevent your acceptance of this invitation late though it is and bring any guest for the Breakfast on MondayMarch 20th at Hotel Savoy Fifth Avenue and fifty-ninth st, at twelve o'clock - Sincerely yours E. Louise Demorest Miss Anna DickinsonPS I do not know exactly the address of Anna Dickinson - I therefore send it to you care trusting you will persuade her to ignore the lateness of the invitation and accept - E L D Read the note to her and seal it.Miss Ann Dickinson Dear Madam I send herewith a copy of our Magazine and ask the favor of your Photograph for the purpose of publishing in it We have given Jennie Jime Pauline Tucker, Emily Faithful and Grase Trisan A Viny and Clara Louise Kellogg in preperation and propos to giveonly such women as have made characteristic position for themselves, in accordance with the progress of the age If the proposition is agreeable and you save time for taking a picture especially for the purpose we would prefer it, and could arrange for taking it any time convenient to yourself Very Truly Yours M'me Demorest Dec 18th 1872New York Feby 16 / 75 Dear Anna I endeavored to answr your letter of 9th Inst immediately after its receipt, and partially succeeded, but the sentences were so full of my own personal sorrow , that I tore them - I have just re-read your note, and for its rare qualities of common sense and love I thank you. When I have opportunity to talk with you I will express fully my appreciation of your good advice. Let me know by note when you can give me an evening hour and ?? ?? Very sincerely your friend Francis D [Montland?]N.Y. City, 9. 15. 1905 To/ Mr. Henry C. Deming Sir: -- a word concerning our brief interview of yesterday. = You asked why I wished to see you. Desired me to condense. Assured me you were a very busy man and worked on business principles. =The tree of the Present must have its roots in the Past. Thus then: - that you have a Country in which to thrive is due to those who through a great warcandy[forbirand]il. The crisis of that war was in 1863,one of the chief battle grounds the home fight in Corins Because the Party of the Republic held that a young girls "with her single voice carried this state" for Qudon, Law prosperity, the Republic [fas]-and [it] elsewhere rendered like service. Your father and a multitude of others were of repute, as great [the]greater than he officially and conspicuously recourded themselves and their following externally my debtors. In this same land I have had a long fight.--As to come in Courts of Law, -I have won. At the close of these, for a greater struggle,-- not merely personal,--I desire help, and as I said yesterday, an old comrade of your father suggested you ,ight be gend to rate your self my debtor.-that - with intelligence , necessary to fill your place in the world, & breeding belonging to you as a birthright [you yesterday] you yesterday informed me you did not know me, had no knowledge of my name was ignorant of and cared less for the history, political or otherwise of your father, your State, or your Nation - [recognized no debt] and , in that connection repudiated any obligation , personal or public, and closed the scant talk to date "if your demand with the singular self condemning statement to me - a plaintiff in all my fight that you - a defendant - had, with all your money and power need of every atom of your resources for your self - [would] indicates that you had perhaps — lunched, -and that under other conditions I might have found you at least a gentleman,Office of The Chicago Republican, 93 WASHINGTON STREET. Chicago 11 August 1866 Miss. We desire to introduce as our literary feature in our Weekly Republican, as many articles as our limited space will admit written specially for our Paper by the best American Writers We would feel under obligations to you if you would contribute one article or several during the coming year. Should you be at liberty to so do will you please state when the article will be furnished its subject if convenient and your terms Upon receipt of you letter containing the promise of such an article or series of articles we desire permission to mention the fact in our Prospectus with your name in connection with the other names included in this plan, none of which will be other thanthose of the best American Writers yours very respectfully V. B. Denslow Miss Anna E. Dickinson [*Tis you that say it not I. You do the deeds. And your ungodly deeds find me the words. Sophocles.*]No.405 West 22 st new York 12.29. 1895 To/ Ruth C Demson : - You are so absolute a straner to me as to render any more formal salutation impossible as I do not know if it should be "Madam" or "Miss." - Nor do I know your residence & must, to reach you, send through the hand of one who doubtless can find you. Oblige yourself & me by readingthe letter inclosed - to which your name stands tenth on the list of signers. I write to you for information &c &cSociety of Musical-Literary Clubs Wilber M. Derthick, Gen'l Director, No. 824 Walnut Street. Chicago Chicago, April 24, 1895. Miss Anna Dickinson Dear Lady:- It has been suggested by Miss F. A. Tucker that an arrangement might be effected with you for lectures under the auspices of our Society of Musical-Literary Clubs, an explanation- tory circular of which I send you. After reading the circular and learning the character of our work and the lines of study in which we are engaged, you will be able to judge whether any of the dec- turns which you have prepared will appeal to our members and con- tribute to the educational object which we have in view. We are not devoting ourselves to the technical study of music, but rather to the esthetics, music being employed as a means of developing taste, because it is the only available art through which aesthetic culture may be gained in this country. After hearing from you and learning something of the sub- jects which you have used in delivering lectures, with your terms, I will write more fully. Hoping to hear from you soon, I am Sincerely yours, [W?] M. De[dtrick?] D Philadelphia Apr. 16th 1871 My dear Anna, Can't you run up and see me? My son is not very well, and I don't get out much. We are at 1422 north twelfth st. and shall probably leave on Thursday, the 20th for the week. Do come up! Affectionately yours Charlotte[?] Adams Delaneyand sprung into the midst of the London "season - My first dinner was with "swells" at the Conservative Club. My second was at the "Reform", where I was the only man at table who did not write for the newspapers - Since then I have fluctuated between clothes and brains till my small stock of each is well nigh exhausted- I am exceedingly pleased with the London newspaper men - They are with hardly an exception, University men and Barristers. Thus it is their own fault if they are not perfectly educated gentlemen - I was surprised to find them so well informed concerning our country - They regard the Boston Advertiser, Chicago Tribune & the Alta California as the ablest edited papers in our country - By the way - two who met your friend Mr Whitelaw Reid, on the other side, speak very highly of him - the Tribune is not thought much of, owing to its vacillating course Frazer Rae of the Daily News, who has written a good book on us entitled "Westward by rail" - appleton, - told me he intended adding a chapter on the four great american orators - He says you both astonished and disappointed him - Heard you one Sunday in Boston - Having attended any numberof public meetings, knows when an audience is interested in the speaker - never saw one so affected as yours, during first part of the lecture - while you were on the subject of your lecture - suddenly you changed [you changed] manner &c and shot off on the woman subject - Most of the audience seeing no connection between the two - collapsed - I endeavored to explain your meaning but he evidently thought it strained - By the way again, Brigham Young has not a penny in the Bank of England. A gentleman looked into the matter and found this to be the fact - Other travelled Britons regret your account I never could understand why a woman with such broad views should retain a local "brogue." You never use it in ordinary conversation Don't put "To have his ears boxed on sight" against my name for this friendly liberty - The last few years have made a wonderful change in this Country - When I left America I thought that we were influenced by English ideas but I find the contrary to be true - Our war and victory was the death blow to Conservative idea's all over the world but more particularly to the Tory party of England. No wonder they hoped to see us ruined by our war, when they were in power - they say overhere that their institutions are being "Americanized" and if that means upsetting old [institutions] ideas and casting aside old institutions, they say truely - Changes and reforms are the order of the time. It's wonderful to see how uneasy, restless people like you , can move great masses of opinion - I leave here tomorrow for a fishing trip to Norway and once more cast aside my dress clothes - You are, I trust, having a jolly time and taking the rest you need so much - Your plan of the campaign was good, with the exception of the card playing and flirting - If you dont write and tell me all about it I shall copy a suit in Chancery and lend it on - It might be as long and stupid as that letter - With this before your eyes I think you will not hesitate Friend Rue requested me to let him know if there were any inaccuracies in his book - If you read it, tell me what you think of it. He is a good fellow and a great admirer of our women Not thinking of anything wildly witty to wind up with, I will close - Hoping to hear from you I remain Your true friend E. Parker Deacon address Care Baring Bros & Co London -Elmira Dec. 30. /.69 Friend. Miss Dickinson. Please accept the enclose. as an expression of my gratitude to you. I shall always, think of you as a friend. For- a friend in need is a friend indeed. Your kindness calls forth love and gratitude from my parents as well as myself. I have commenced to learn Dressmakers trade. I like it so far. I have made a little something in Crotcheting. I thought I would send you one of my collars I made. I couldnt think of anything else. to send. Hoping to see you again some time. I remain Yours. Mattie E. DeGrawThatched House Club St. James's London May 28th '73 My dear Miss Anna- During the past year I have written you twice but never recd a word in reply- I fear that either my letters have never reached their destination, or that you have forgotten your old friendAs I prefer to hope that the former is the real cause, I have decided to try another address I have just returned from a long trip in Asia. & Russia and am now thinking of returning home within a few months. Are you ever coming over here ? I write no more as I am in doubt whether [?] you care to hear from me May I hope that you will drop me a line saying how you have been and what doing since I last saw you? Would you also send me a paper containing a correct report of your last lecture ? I know I am asking boldly but I cannot think you have thrown me over so soon My address is at this club- Your friend E. T DeaconThis is not mine but my hosts paper Dont think me a snob- Cowes Oct 1st 72 Friend Anna- I hardly know whether I should address you thus as you have so cruelly neglected me for the past year Why don't you answer my long and probably tedious epistle of aug '71? When I last heard from you you were by theand shot at Country houses. Next week I stay at the Rothschilds, at Newmarket, for the racing and then after a short visit in London, I go Derbyshire to hunt. There you have the past, present and future of a very idle man. Dont you despise me? you worker? But what of you and your doings? Is it a case of out seaside recovering from an attack of illness. Since I last wrote, my life has been one of adventure and constant change of scene. Nine months in Africa thro Egypt to the White Nile, Three months over Desert to Mt Sinai & Petra to Jerusalem and the Holy Land Last month I returned to England and have yachted of sight out of mind and have you forgotten that night when you extended to a man the right hand of friendship everlasting I shall not write more for fear that you have some good reason for not writing or desiring to hear from Yoursasever Edward Deacon My address is always Thatched House Club St James Street London Mürren Switzerland July 20th 1871 My dear Mifs Anna- I hardly think I ought to write you as my lengthy epistle of last summer was never answered. Perhaps you feared I might inflict another - Altho an idle, I am not a vain man, and hardly expect you to be interested in my vagaries and wanderings. My experiencesin Paris during the Commune and subsequent escape from th'e white terror' shall not soil paper. Ditto as to an account of the wonderful miracle or passion play at Ober Ammergau. Now that I have been so thoughtful, won't you be good natured and send me something to show that you have not entirely forgotten me. Fearing it is a case of out of sight I hardly know whether I can still claim you as a very dear friend. A woman rights bore, informed me the other day that you were expected in London this summer but had changed your plans very suddenly. When you do come over the ditch, I trust that after you have had a surfeit of Swelldom you will allow me to escort you on a trip to my favorite places in this part of the world. I came here the other day for the purpose of breathing pure air, and to study German It is a challet on a mountain - clean - no bores except self-magnificent view - and early hours- How I wish you were here to enjoy it with me. Perhaps you dont. Well-goodbye. I fear it is too long but its too late now. [Core?] Baring Bros. & Co London. is my address, but I don't suppose you care. However, may I still sign Your friend Edward DeaconPart needing attention before leaving, and as soon as convenient. Quincy Ills., March 21st. 1866. Miss Anna Dickinson, Madam: Though recognizing the position in which you are placed, the writer feels sure you will not consider him presuming in addressing you this communication, and even though claiming your attention at some length. From your reputation and personal impression received of you, and especially the character of your first address here, he is confident the subject presented is one [in rue] in which you will take a deep interest. Please see accompanying papers, which will explain themselves. It is hoped that, at your leisure, you will please carefully examine the whole subject. You will observe that this institution, while practically serving a class of important present needs, is founded away down in the principle[s] of Christianity &, our institutions ,- tending to overcome selfishness, isolation & contention, and promote fraternity & cooperation and mutual assistance; uniting & organizing the community for self provision by the people for serving [these] its objects, and giving all the advantages of the power, efficiency, economy, &c. of union & organization for so doing. And attempting no visionary perfection now unattainable, but simply applying these principles to the present state of things. It is suggested, there seems to be, since the war, more of the spirit of fraternity & mutual proision for common interests than ever previously; and there appearspears also to be an unusual rousing up & movement, throughout the country, to provide for the needs now in reference. Are we not entering upon a new era of higher development and more thorough application of the principles of our institutions to society, promotion of general elevation & happiness. You will appreciate the influence of such an institution as this, in its place, in generally improving refining elevating & benefitting a community. But there is one point about it to which would call your special attention, and which will give to it for you, doubtless, a particular & deep interest - and that is, as a most important instrumentality in behalf of the interests & improvement of women; and especially in the direction referred to in your discourse of the other evening, on procuring for her, and having recognized, a proper practical position in society. I believe the time is coming when all human beings will be recognized before society as individuals, with equal rights and equal right & capacity of development, and participation in all privileges, without regard to race, nationality, class or sex. Our people, more than any other, have recognized the individuality of woman. They have, in the matter of Education, taken the first step of placing her on a similar footing with the other sex. But, as to the next one, where coming to enter upon practical life, they drop her. Proper exercise & food for any faculty or department of our bring, are necessary to its development. Men have these for their minds & energies in their callings & relations with society. Women are, to a great extent, deprived of them; and hence, after leaving school, they are to a great degree deprived of further means of mental development; their mental powers must more or less subside into dormancy, if not perversion; while society loses the benefits of their talent & acquirements. Then, in the same way, they are prevented from entering practical life and realizing the legitimate rewards of their abilities, or of even earning the livelihood which often necessity devolves on them to procure, - and operating so disastrously, as you so clearly understand, and eloquently depict. Our great need, then, to remedy this state of things is some means of introducing ladies to practical participation in the affairs & business of society, and habituating them & society to their doing so. And all reforms to be practicable must commence with things just as they are, and gradually work out their principles. A perfect application of true principles, at once, clashes with the feelings, ideas, habits, interests & general condition of society in a present imperfect state. They will not bear it, and failure is the result. This has been the cause of defeat of many attempted true reforms. Perhaps that of social organization, termed phalanxes, in which Horace Greely was deeply engaged for some years, is an example in point. This Association, I think you will appreciate furnishes a legitimate, practical & efficient means of promoting these great objects for women. - You will see that ladies are members, equally with gentlemen. It opens up to them opportunity of thought & discussion on all manner of subjects, and a field for their practical exercise & application for the benefit of society and also for the special interests of women. It is also designed to [practically] discuss & practically promote any domestic interest of the community - as moral, educational, benevolent, sanitary, &c. This will bring ladies in relation with the practical interests of society, make them subjects of interest & thought, give opportunity of discussing & bringing to bear on them their judgement & influence, and then affording participation in practical action, on committees and in various ways, in serving them.You will appreciate the operation & influence of such an institution, in affording women means of mutual exercise & improvement; of bringing to bear their talents & influence for the benefit of society, and specially the interests of their sex; interest & participation in practical affairs; habituating them & society to these things; promoting the recognition of their individuality, their abilities & the value of their services; gradually widening the field of their action; and, altogether, as a powerful instrumentality in promoting the best interests of women, and leading toward the attainment of their true position in society. As will be observed, it can be adapted, on a large or small scale, to any community, even a country neighborhood; and can be commenced with as little provision beyond the simple association as may be chosen, and expanded afterward as maybe desirable & practicable. I would beg to strongly suggest to you the propriety & desirableness, for general philanthropic & patriotic reasons, and especially to set in operation a great means of practically promoting the interests & welfare of women for which you are a laborer, - of your taking up this [association] institution and, so far as you consistently can, [extending] influencing the general extensions of its organization in communities. Another point, I would ask permission to present for your consideration. - We will hold a meeting to organize our association here within a few days. There has been a great deal of work done in preparation for it; the names on the circular are, as you will be informed if you inquire, those of the best & most influential people, gentleman & ladies, of the city; and there is quite a general & warm interest in it throughout the community. But, as all will tell you, this is perhaps the hardest city in the whole country in which to start and sustain anything of this kind. We are particularly in need of funds with which to get into proper life & motion. We are informed you will return here, and may make it convenient to remain one night. Might it not suit you to give one lecture for the benefit of our organization? Especially for such an object, you would have a full house. The receipts would be an immense assistance for the object, and the influence of your action in its behalf almost as much more. You would have the grateful remembrance of the people of the city, and which would be associated with & continue as long as the institution. And it need not be suggested that it would be a source of satisfaction to you to have so materially assisted in setting in operation a means of so much & wide influence for good, and also specially, in the direction in which you are laboring, for your own sex, and of a character so lasting. It is not desired to improperly urge you; but if you can consistently do so, you can appreciate how it will be generally recieved. If you should be pleased to assent, you might address a note to that affect to Mrs. C. H. Morton, or Mrs. N. Bushnell, or myself. I have the honor to be with very high Respect Yours Truly A. J. Dickerhoff P.S.- Please permit me to add, I have been an earnest & self sacrificing worker for philanthropic & patriotic objects, in my humble way. I have a deep sympathy with your character & labors, and was strongly so impressed on hearing your lecture of the other evening. Particularily if you take an interest in furthering our institution elsewhere, I should consider it a great pleasure to hear from you, some time at your convenience; or to be permitted to first write you, if that should suit you better. - A.J.D.Mrs. ANNA RANDALL-DIEHL, OFFICE OF THE EDUCATIONAL BUREAU AND OF THE "QUARTERLY ELOCUTIONIST," 35 UNION SQUARE, New York, April 10 1877 My Dear Miss Dickinson, I do not know you personally but I must say, Bravo! Never did you plead the cause of the wronged and persecuted with braver or more telling words than as last evening. The criticisms were barbed with steel and driven home with telling thrusts, but behind all was the most-touching and womanly appeal for justice. Your old friends and many new ones were scattered through the audience and were in perfect sympathy with you.2 My wonder is unbounded that one who has been dealing so constantly with the real and unideal, and who with such a busy life could scarcely have had time to give profound attention to the study of dramatic literature could have written a play so full of dramatic points in word and action. The "Crown of Thorns" will survive its maligners and be enacted on many a stage, adding to its gifted author's fame, when "lifes fitful fever" [of] with the critics "being over 'they shall "sleep well." As to your own dramatic power I saw its promise long ago in "Joan of Arc" and am not surprised at the realization which now appears. You have the true fire, and must succeed. 3 Mrs. ANNA RANDALL-DIEHL, OFFICE OF THE EDUCATIONAL BUREAU AND OF THE "QUARTERLY ELOCUTIONIST," 35 UNION SQUARE,, New York,.................... 187 Whatever faults appear they may easily be remedied. I have made a study of the voice these many years, and if I may be allowed to make a suggestion in the kindest spirit I would say, if the tone of voice used in the talk after the play was over, and which I am sure is your natural, conversational voice, were substituted for the one acquired in your long service upon the platform, the effect would be enhanced many times. Very truly Yours Anna Randall-Diehl.Goshen N.Y. 6.29.1891 Dear Mrs. Diehl, I have thought of you unnumbered times since our talk at the Sturtevant, & have intended to write you & yet procrastinated. - To day it shall get done. = I do not believe you misunderstood what I said to you of yourself, personally: that you had shown yourselfmy friend in other troublous time, - in '77, - in the cruel fights that was thrust on me by the U.S. papers concerning "Anne Boleyn" etal & that I thanked & blessed you then, & thank & bless you for it & for your good courage & faithfulness & friendship from then to now, - All the same it is a story that will bear repetition! = i have been afraid that you thought I was rude to you. That I failed to appreciate that [your] the time, & effort, & fatigue you were giving to & for me. I was so justly angry about what I was talking as to have made me seem hard of manner to the one to whom I was talking — maybe? — I trust not. I hope you know then & know now that I [apparently] realized - & from the heart —what you desired to have done for me, & what you did. If I could say it in plainer fashion & more earnestly I would. I wish you would let me know that is not needed. = Are you in New York still? Do you go away for the summer, & if so where? - I shall be in the City soon & if you are at home I will try my chance at seeing you. - Have you a down town room now or are you to be found only at 55th st? — I want to see you, first of all for [see] the pleasure of talk with you. - & then I want to ask your advice about some work. You are a [wise woman about] mine of knowledge concerning readings, & while I do not know that I [will] [can] attempt anything in that line, I would like to know [about] What summer places (as well as what winter ones) [are] might be of value- in [that line] your judgment what would be my best plan of campaign. = I have beendoing various [things] with lawyers, & now I am to do some work with my pen, & I have gone in & out of the [house] home of [our] my good friends here, & later I may go to Michigan [soon] so much of myself. — I thought you might care to know a little, & so record it. — For you, I hope you are well & that the weather has not melted you, & that you will let me have a word from you soon. I am faithfully yours Anna Dickinson 75 W. 55th St, [?] Aug. 29. 1892 My dear Anna D. Do not forget that you and the other girls are to lunch with me tomorrow Tuesday at one o.clock. I went to Fifth ave. hold to see my old and very dear friend had. [?]yson, the wife of Pere Hyacinthe, and have invited her to come with us to lunch. I presume you know each other, if not you ought. Mad. Soyson and I were next door neighbors in dear old Rome twenty years ago when she was Ms Merriman As ever yours Anna Randall Diehl 56 W. 55th St. New York Aug. 12. 1891 My dear Miss Dickinson, Thank you and Mrs Ackley for your kind invitation to visit Goshen and you. I shall take the 3.30 train tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. if my present intention is not unavoidably thwarted. To see you, and hear again your great lecture of "Joan of Arc" which I enjoyed so much years ago will be a two-fold pleasure. And now my dear Miss Dickinson as the train does not arrive until six o.clock or there about as I understand, you need not feel it incumbent upon you to visit with me one bit or even to see me until after the lecture. I know how much better it is not to be directed from the theme when one is to speak and I want you to appear at your very best tomorrow night. God bless you. With love as ever Anna Randall-Diehl Do you want me to spout something after your lecture by way of seeing how we go together?Phoenix N. Y. Nov. 17-79 Miss Anna Dickinson! Pardon my addressing you, a stranger, but after reading your Ragged Register" I could not resist the temptation to say a pleasant thing to you, more especially, as the letters you give are anything but pleasing. Allow me to thank you for the pleasure the book has given me. I laughed immoderately over some parts and almost cried over others, (it would be unmanly for a man to cry, you know,) so, takingit all in all I enjoyed it very much. I've read it twice. As that woman said to you, so say I, "God bless you for that." Very respectfully yours H .A. DygertThe Maples - Centre Rutland Dec 24. /68 My dear Miss Dickinson I tis said you know, that love is always dear to woman, whether she cares for the lover or not. Now I fell in love with you during our pleasant talk last Tuesday morning - and - I am going to tell you of it. And lest, while I go on keeping you in my "heart of hearts," you make haste to forget all about me, I write this little bit of a note to wish you a Merry Christmas with your dear mother, and to say "God bless and keep you" - I also send you this week's "Bazar" which contains a little story of mine touching, though very slightly, upon some topics of mutual interest - a story written in the hope that it might set some young girl a thinking - I am in great haste, preparing for Christmas, and have only time - to add that I am - very truly yours Julia C. R. DorrW. E. DOGGETT, PRES. WM. M'KINDLEY, V. PRES. SOL. A. SMITH, TREAS. WM. E. ROLLO, SEC. Merchants' Insurance Company of Chicago, CASH CAPITAL, $300,000. Chartered Capital, $5,000,000. Office in Billiard's Block, N. E. Corner Clark and South Water Sts. Chicago Nov 22d 1866. Dear friend Not knowing but the enclosed may be of great importance to you, and not bear waiting until you return to us, I thought best to send it to Milwaukee to meet you there. I think you are wrong in thinking you do not reach the hearts of your Chicago Audiences. A stern and rather cynical friend of mine, who heard you last Tuesday for the first time. was enthusiastic in his description of the effect produced upon those within his vision. among them he named especially Judge Trumbull - and about the same as admitted that he himself was troubled with a weakness of the eyes that made application of a handkerchief necessary. Take good care of yourself and inform us when to meet you at the cars. Truly Yours W. E. Doggett Miss Anna E Dickinson Milwaukee. Lock box 68 Newark New Jersey Mapleridge Dec 22. 1871 My dear Miss Dickinson When I went to New York yesterday in the hope of finding you, for I had just learned that your Newark lecture would take place to-night, I was told you were to lecture in Connecticut and could not be in New York until today I now send my son in the hope that he may find out your New York address and that I may still go down and see you. I particularly desire to have a personal interview that I may explain the very peculiar position in which I am placed in regard to this evening. Enough to say here, that I have an engagement of threedelivered to you upon your arrival at Newark. I know there will be a dozen grateful Newarkers when it is known that you are free to spend the night in their city, - and also that you are in the habit of returning to New York after the lecture - so you may not be in the least inconvenienced by my not appearing - and yet I cannot tell you how distressed I feel at the consequences of my stupidity. If, only, I had seen Mr Hutchings, or written to you three weeks ago! Pray believe me sorely disappointed, and "suspend judgment" until our next meeting which I trust will [be] not be long postponed - My Mother and sister will be at home to night, and I need not say, will be most happy to receive you if you would like to "escape" from Newark. Please tell my son frankly just what you would prefer to do, and your plan shall be carried out. Our carriage can be ready for you when ever, and where ever you wish. Yours very truly Mary E Dodge weeks standing which cannot be broken without causing very unpleasant consequences, and that therefore it is virtually impracticable for me to attend the lecture as I had hoped, and, above all, to have the great pleasure of seeing you at our home. On Monday I was told that the Newark lecture would take place on Wednesday and I wrote at once saying that our carriage would be in readiness to convey you hither after the lecture, or that I would gladly meet you at the train on your arrival if I could ascertain the hour and the station. The letter however, may not have reached you, as it was addressed simply "Philadelphia" I am writing in great haste as the bearer must reach the early morning train. If he cannot find you, he will leave this note with Mr George Hutchings to beMapleridge Dec 17. 1871 My dear Miss Dickinson - I had no idea the night of your lecture was so close by, until this mornng. Now I learn it is to be on the 20th only three days off! I had so much hoped to have the pleasure of - sheltering you on the occasion (you see I do not say "your society", because I want you to know there would be no exactions made - I'd respect your need of rest) Is it too late? Where can you be found on Wedy. If I knew, I might see you and make some arrangement for meeting you at the cars. At anygreat possible pleasure, and believe me Most heartily yours Mary E Dodge Please address M E Dodge (personal) 245 Broadway New York Office H & H Immediate Miss Anna Dickinson. rate if I do not hear from you. meantime, Ill see you after the lecture. Our carriage will be in waiting & I'll hope to bear you off at least to a place of peace and safety where you wont be bored and where you'll find a new but really loving friend - I'll hope that something may yet be done, so that we may meet you on the afternoon of the lecture - but how? I don't know where you are - nor do I ever know your Philadelphia address. I'd telegraph if I had any hope of the telegram finding you - Pardon this very hurried way of telling you that in the rush of my work I had lost sight of the nearness of aPrinted---- United States Senate. Washington, D.C. Type--------------- Feb. 2. 1901. [*its written over in ink*] Mrs Anna E. Dickinson New York. New York Dear Madam - I have your letter and sympathize with you deeply. I would advise you to the attention of the Senators and Representative from your State, with whom I will be glad to cooperate in any possible manner. Yours very truly, J. P. DolliverPrinted J.P. Dolliver United States Senate. U.S.S. Official Departmental Business. Free. (W. DC.) (Feb. 2) (9.30 P.M.] (190?) ? marked off in in ink & S. added in ink. M[r]ss. Anna E Dickinson 1065 Forest avenue New York. City. franked Hotel Jermyn- My dear Miss Dickinson, Mr. Robertson tells me he extended an invitation to you and Mr. Hodge to come tonight and see our performance. If you do not feel too fatigued, I beg you will use the enclosed cards for your self and friends. I trust we may be able to divert your mind from the stress of events; should we succeed in doing so, I shall be very glad. The world has not produced so many big women that we fellow women should not all rejoice to see your field of usefulness once more lie free before you. My best wishes are with you in all sincerity. Brandon Douglas April the fifth- 1897 I should place at box at your disposal but the theatre has none. Clarendon Hotel 18th Street & 4th Avenue. Chas. L. Briggs. Proprietor. New York, March 4 1895 Dear Miss Dickinson: Will you please send me your washerwoman's address as I need one very much? Looked in vain for a visit from you while I was on 129th ^ gave up the house for reasons which if ever I see you again I'll tell you. Yours with love, am home every evening. Marion Booth DouglassHopedale Apr 6. 1865. My Dear Friend - Too long time has passed since I recived your last very welcome letter, to satisfy you that I was glad to have it, but I have repeatidly heard of your successful labors in N.H. & Conn. & consequently knowing your time must be all taken up & you would not so much feel the need of my poor words - I thank you for the warm expressions in your last letter, their gentle sweep across the heart-strings, made sweet music - & revived pleasant memories - [*P.S. I send a picture. Should have sent it with its Companions, but thought you had it. When am I to have yours? Miss Gay has inquired for some you promised her She wants so of yours & says She can sell a Doz If you think best you could leave them at the A G. O Boston & we can get them. thine Anna*]Do you still intend to figure on the stage next winter? I should think you had been doing great things of late (for a little girl) if we are to credit all newspaper reports; I congratulate you on your success, but you are a woman, & can see through some of their flimsy flattery. Some thing or some lady has turned the tide in the Political strife in some places, to a more favorable result, than was anticipated - & am quite proud that a woman is able to comprehend & influence the political world in the right direction - You ask how I have spent my time of late? & what I am reading - Well, we have several invalids in our village who always seem glad of my interest in them, & every week some time goes to their account, day or night. That, I am quite well satisfied with. My hands, rough as they look, are not much hardened by domestic duties - but things must be looked after. This I am satisfied with. Thus, I must make frequent call on my neighbors. & thus exhibit a neighborly interest, then. I have a Sabbath school class, of great grown up boys & girlsevery week, and I must try to say something to them, some word that they will not forget. Now, we have a meeting every week for improvement, that occasionly brings some responsibility. So far I am quite well satisfied. Now when is time for much reading, taking considerable time for visitors, & visiting, beside what I have specified. This, what I do, must necessarily crowd in between, & tis mostly made up of newspaper & periodical matter, but if I could grasp the grand ideas contained in some of these & make them my own. I might well feel satisfied with my reading. I could specify more, but enough. I shall send this to the A. O. Boston not knowing your address. Truly & affectionately, A. G. Draper At Home. Jan 7, 1863. Dear Anna, I was not a little surprised to see you on New Years Eve - I almost envied Mr. Sergent his seat, did you see me? I looked sharp at you through my glass. I was glad you spoke. Was'nt Fred Douglass himself that evening? I was sick, & had been for 2 weeks, but I would go. We went to the Temple in the morning - heard the Rev Dr E. N. Kirk & W. W. Brown. In the afternoon attended the Jubilee Concert. I suppose you was present& know all about it. Was'nt it a fine affair? Went to the Temple again in the evening & Mr Fred Douglass said "We won't go home till morning." I would have staid too, had I knew I aught to go to bed. I mused a little over the contrast of that meeting & one in the same place a little less than one year ago, at what was called the John Brown Meeting, which was mobbed. To tell all about Christmas is what I cannot do, one must be present to get at it all, & then it can't be told; neither can I tell you how disappointed I was when I ran to the door [to] with my welcome, as the Carriege stopped. Mr Draper went to the Depot, & instead of my friend Anna brot another Lady, who stopped at the house opposite. I hardly know how to begin to tell you about my presents. we had a bountiful share of the fruit from the Tree. I am now passing some thoughts to you from the point of one of my many presents, a beautiful pen & pencil in black & gold. another & most useful present is a Barometer Inkstand, got up in the neatest style, anothera beautiful Bible from my Sabbath School Class, with a sweet little sentiment on the fly-leaf - and - but I cannot tell you all now, you shall see them when you come & by the way, when will that be. did'nt we have a nice talk all alone when you were here? but oh, it made my heart ache tho - its well this organ of life is a tough muscle, one thing more I must tell you, the Christmas Tree, dropped a Memento for thee. No, I sha'nt tell you what it is, but you shall have it sometime. Thank you for your kind letter, & hope to see you ere long, yes, I can afford to wait, for a good picture. Lovingly & Truly thine - Anna G. Draper Mary sends love)H.F.J. Drake. Henry Cook. Ira J. Hall. OFFICE OF THE ELIZABETH DAILY HERALD STEAM * PRINTING * HOUSE MERCANTILE * PRINTING, * BOOK BINDING, * AND * LITHOGRAPHING, 105, 107, 109 AND 111 BROAD STREET, Elizabeth, N. J. Apl 8 1881 Mrs. L. S. Chatfield Dear Madame - this will introduce to you Mr E. K. Drake, who desires some information in regard to Miss Dickinson for the Boston Herald Very Respety H. F. J. Drake Mr Drake I am very sorry that I am too ill to see any one However I could not tell [tell] you. one word about Miss D. If I could see you.Hopedale Dec 8, 1862 Dear Mr. May Your note came to hand this evening. We shall be very glad to have Miss Dickinson with us next Sunday (14th) I will make arrangements for her to speak in Milford also. You will please say to her that we should like & shall expect her to make her home with us while she stays in Milford. Very Truly yours E.D. Draper I shall announce you in Liberator for next Sunday at Hopedale and Milford. S.M.?No 405 W.22 St New York City 12.29.1895 [*1895*] To Mr. Geo W. Childe Drexel At the time the circular letter, a copy of which is inclosed was issued, you were a member of the firm of Drexel & Co. Will you please to inform me, & at your earliest convenience to whom you gave the consent here announced? Anna E. DickinsonNo. 405 West 22 St New York 11.12.1895 [Mr. Anthony J. Drexel ] To/ Drexel & Co. [Dear sir] Gentlemen, In the spring of 1891 an account was opened with you by some people who announced in print that you had "consented to act as [an] Treasures of this fund." -- The fund being one [opened] raised for the alleged [purpose]benefit of Anna E Dickinson - & others. Will you do me the favor to inform me who [af] asked you for this consent? & who placed the monies with you? I regret to trouble you in this matter but I have present need of the information. [an early reply] Believe me to be Truly yours Anna E Dickinson No. 405 West 22 St New York City 11.25. 1895 To/ Mr. A.J. Drexel;- Nov. 12th 1895- I sent on th[is]e subjoined letter to your firm. To/ Drexel & Co. Gentlemen; In the spring of 1891 an account was opened with you by some people who announced in print that you had "consented to act as treasurers of this fund". The fund being one raised for the alleged benefit of Anna E Dickinson & others.Will you do me the favor to inform me who asked you for this consent? & who placed the monies with you? I regret to trouble you in this matter but I have present need of the information. Believe me to be truly yours Anna E Dickinson [To This Letter has] To this letter I have received no answer not even the bald acknowledgement of its receipt. [By] Possibly I made a mistake in [its] addressing it toP.O. Box 1586. Drexel & Co. Bankers. Chestnut & Fifth Sts. Philadelphia November 30/1895. J.P. Morgan & Co. Broad and Wall Streets, New York Morgan Harjes & Co. N.°31 Boulevard Houssmann, Paris Miss Anna E. Dickinson, 405 West 22nd St., New York. Madam:- Your favor of yesterday's date to our Mr. Thomas has been received, and in reply we beg to say that the only information we have in regard to the matter referred to is that contained in our letter of November 13th, in reply to yours of the 12th. We can only regret that through a misdirection this failed to reach you until the 28th inst. Yours respectfully [name] P.O. Box 1586. Drexel & Co. Bankers. Chestnut & Fifth Sts. Philadelphia November 27/1895 J.P. Morgan & Co. Broad and Wall Streets, New York Morgan Harjes & Co. N.°31 Boulevard Houssmann, Paris Miss Anna E. Dickinson, 405 West 22nd St., New York City. Dear Madam:- The Executors of the Estate of A.J. Drexel deceased have shown us to-day your favor to our late senior of the 25th inst. In this connection we beg to state that we duly received your favor of November 12th and replied to same on November 13th, directing our letter in accordance with the address given in said letter, viz.465 West 22nd St, New York City; while we note that your favor of the 25th inst.is dated from 405 West 22nd St. For your information we quote you a copy of said letter of Nov 13th, as follows: "Miss Anna E. Dickinson, 465 West 22nd St., New York City. Madam: In reply to your favor of 12th, we beg to say that an Editorial appeared in the Philadelphia "Times" on March 1/ 1891, inviting subscriptions to a fund for the benefit of Anna E Dickinson, and on April 8/1891 the "Times" deposited with us $47 to the credit of this fund, which still remains on our books, no additions having been made since. Trusting that this will answer your inquiries, we are, Yours respectfully, (sig) Yours very respectfully, [Name]Washington Nov. 1. 1871. Miss Dickinson I have read with sincerest pleasure the accounts the newspapers give of your views on "the labor question" as presented in the lecture which I hope to have the pleasure of hearingFriday evening next. I enclose a newspaper with an item marked, giving another instance of the meanness and despotism of a trade union. Messrs. Stupp & Trow are enterprising and useful citizens. Commencing poor, they have by their industry, integrity and capacity built up a large business as flour manufacturing, and give employment to a great many persons. And yet such men, in this land of liberty, are not to be permitted to have the [capacity?] necessary in their business drive in their own way! They are not to be allowed to employ an apprentice boy without the consent of parties who have no investment in their business! I think this "Cooper's Union", if they want to close the door tightly against the increase of the number of coopers had better take a lesson from "Herod the King" and send forth and slay all the boys from the entering apprentice age and under Excuse Your Obt. Svt. W. M. Dunn. Commonwealth of Massachusetts STATE BOARD OF HEALTH Boston, July 22 1872 Dr. Jno Duley's compliments to Miss Dickinson and has much pleasure in sending third report of State Board of Health - with regards to the tenement house law he is sorry to be unable to furnish it. It has been repealed(on? page 308 3d Report?) & is well nigh forgotten. It was not a good model to copy, or was itself a copy of the law under which the Metropolitan Board of Health of N.Y. acted for several years. It was too complicated & elaborate - aimed at too much, & then missed the essentials. If however it is desired to Examine this law doubtless Mr Warner Sec'y of State of Massachusetts would procure a copy of the Acts & resolves of 1868 for Miss Dickinson if requested so to do.copy Miss Dickinson I have opened a note to Mr. Clarkson asking for you at Pokeepsie for the evening of the 25th inst. Thursday. Will you fill it. Yours truly W. W. D SECRETARY J. S FASSETT CHAIRMAN M.S. QUAY TREASURER W.W. DUDLEY Republican National Committee 91 Fifth Avenue New York Oct 23 1888 Dear Miss Dickinson I have undertaken with Grant Kuraff to find the " easy path for you to tread". He informs me this eve. that Aubun wants you for the 29" - Have you heard form him today - Aprise if callers hav prevnted my callig this eve. Very Truly Your frnd Wm. W. DudleyRooms of the Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee, Washington, D.C., May 7th 1867 Miss. Anna E. Dickinson Dear friend. I take the liberty of writing you upon a subject which appeals to the heart, and sympathies of every loyal person in the north, I refer to the instruction and organization of the Republican voters in the southern states. Great efforts are needed and such are being made. I believe that you can do great service to the Cause, [as well as to] by engaging for a time in this work. If it would be agreeable to you to make a trip through somepart of the south during the present month or at anytime during the summer. it would afford your many friends here and throughout the country great pleasure to aid in arranging the details of the tour. Hon. F L. Tullock of Portsmouth N.H. whom I think you will remember, is the Secretary of the Congressional Executive Committee and would gladly aid in any way that he can. Please inform me if it is possible for you to go, and what compensation you would expect and what places you would like to visit and I will make the effort to have it arranged to your satisfaction. Believe me most Truly Your friend L Edwin Dudley Box 809_Rooms of the Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee Washington, D.C; June 26 1867 Miss Anna Dickinson Phila. Pa We are to have a large meeting at Warsaw Richmond County Va, on the 4th prox to celebrate our nations natal day. Col. C.E Mors of Missouri and myself have been announced to speak upon that occasion, but other engagements will prevent the attendance of the colonel, and it has occurred to me that you might be prevailed upon to attend and address this one meeting. The sail down the Potomacfor about one hundred miles will be a pleasant excursion. The district is the one formerly represented by Henry A. Wire, and about three fourths of its inhabitants are colored. The assemblage will probably comprise not less than six thousand people. My wife and other ladies will accompany you from this place, and myself and other "Boys in Blue" will be in attendance as an escort to protect the party. I am unable at present to promise much in the way of compensation, other than an agreeable excursion, and an enthusiastic audience, but will guarantee your expenses, if you will kindly consent to accompany us. Be find enough to favor me with an early reply, as there is but little time left me to find another if you should decline. With the hope that you will give a favorable response to the above I am your Ob'dt Servt. L. Edwin Dudley P.O Box 809-ROOMS OF THE Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee, [*Confidential*] Washington, D.C., June 15th 1867 My dear Miss Dickinson. Your letter of the 13th [?ist.] has been received. I had been thinking for several days that I had better write you again supposing that my former communication had failed to reach you. I feel disappointed by your declination, for I had hoped that your voice would have touched the hearts and aroused the energies of many who are likely to remain inactive. The magnitude of the work to be done in the south can only be appreciated by those who come in daily contactwith the facts as they present themselves to those connected with this committee, through letters received by hundreds, and [persons who come to us from every southern state. Appeals for speakers and organizers are constantly coming from every county of every state in the south. Light, light is the constant cry. They want persons who are competent to instruct them in the faith of the great party of freedom, reform, and progress. I would be the last to urge you to perform a single act which would impair your health, and tend to shorten so perfect a life as yours. But I do feel it to be the duty of the men who have given these measures to the people of the south, to go there, and explain their meaning and the duties expected under them. When we remember that only two of our representatives , who are paid five thousand a year, have made any effort in this direction, while scores of them can find time to indulge in Buffalo hunts, and trips to Europe, one must think that they do not realize the responsibility which rests upon them. I could wish that Senator Wilson had more fully represented the idea sustained by the good old Bay state, but yet I am gladthat he went and said something. Almost anything is better than the utter neglect shown by nearly all of those who showed be at work in this field - it is our duty to send the light of freedoms lamp, to penetrate the Egyptian darkness of the south. Can we secure you for a lecture in this city during the fall or winter. Very truly Yours L. Edwin Dudley Miss Anna E. Dickinson 1710 Locust st Phila. Pa.Mt Pleasant Iowa 4, 4, 68 Dear Child I never think of thee but to love thee and to desire the blessings of Heaven may rest upon thy head -- I am glad my dear Ruth has written so fully] to thee Be assured when the time comes to revisit "The"Athens of Iowa" we shall give thee a warm and loving welcome. Thou knowest better than to go into or [bale] when Mount Anslie will lie before thee -- It was pretty for Lewis to proffer thee a shelter nevertheless. -- Spring is upon us and the buds are ready to burst for very excitement, and joy in view of this impeachment and the divine prospects of progress & Please tell us Street and number my reculection was 1710 Locust but I am not homeliberty - I realized that [burst] wail of dear little Lilly she was in bed with me & leaned over to kiss thee when lo no one was there but dear Grandpa! She Exclaimed where is Anna? Is she gone? When answered in the affirmative she sobbed aloud Exclaiming "I shall never see her again! -- We all feel happy in view of our contemplated arrangements - We have a high and rather pretty location with carriage house and all the neat and comfortable fixtures Share our love with thy dear mother & sister thy Brother I met in W ton -- May the Lord keep thee and guide thee in the way of immortal youth is the aspiration of thy cordial fd Joseph A Dugdale [*Our precious Mathew is rather frail*] Goshen N. Y. 7.9.1891 Dear Miss Duffy, You have probably thought that I was dead or had gone into [????]! I have been [too busy] westward & have been too busy since my return to gt into New York but expect to be there tomorrow. WillMy gowns be ready to try on"? -- I hope you are well & not quite bullied by the direful weather we have had -- [And] Most truly yours, Anna E Dickinson 10.24./88 Dear Gen. Dudley; I do not quite understand what it is you desire me to "examine" in Gen. Knapp's letters. Po'keepsie & Auburn are, of course, satisfactory in themselves. What is to be considered is the travel between appointments; & the places after. =As to New York City: - It hasbeen nearly two months since I was told ( [in Mr Clarkson [rooms] headquarters)] I was to speak in this City in the Metropolitan Opera House. What have "small halls" or "Cooper Unions" to do with that? truly yours Anna DickinsonRoom 181 9.12 P.M. 10.23./88 Will Gen.Dudley have the kindness to send me word as to what arrangements - if any - have been made for my further engagements & so greatly oblige his Most truly Anna DickinsonCol. G. EDWIN DUNBAR'S Lecture and Musical AGENCY, 1-12.'85 KALAMAZOO, MICH. Miss Anna E. Dickinson Utica New York. Dear Madam: I am informed that you are booked to lecture in Utica the 16th. Wrote you several letters last year to points when I supposed they would reach you but got no replies- Was not aware until a few days ago that you was lecturing this season-For the last eight seasons - previous to this - I have been on the road arranging lecture courses - Owing to the disastrous effect of the numerous Skating Rinks Dime Museums-and Dime theatrical 2 Entertainments upon everything better I have not yet seen my way clear to go out this season. In the years that I was on the road I had all the business of Mrs Ann Eliza Young, and nearly all of Grnl Kilpatricks, and much of several other prominent lecturers, but Mrs Young and Genl Kirkpatrick were my leading cards - Have now lost them both - the former by marriage and the latter by death - If your arrangements are not all made for the season perhaps we can make some kind of a bargain that will be mutually profitable - Should be pleased to hear from you Respy Yours G. Edwin DunbarCol. G. EDWIN DUNBAR'S Lecture and Musical AGENCY. KALAMAZOO, MICH. 2- Drawers 1 - Jacket 2 Towels Hdkfs 1 Skirt 1 N D 1 waist Rouge powder Twilled rib. White silk ruffling wide narrow b for skirt (2 edging Easter Sunday My dear A.D. Your good letter came to me yesterday morning just as I was starting out to see Mrs. Everest. It was such delight to hear from you again, it has been O so long Yes I do know the verdict and its meaning. And re- joiced over it with all my heart. I knew when I sent those letters- "those hatefulletters"-to you say years ago. that they- would do their good work for you. My dear, God is working with you and through you and your great "suffering" is His own very finger tips laid on thee in a tender steadfastness. Only through suffering are we able to do His work. And you are doing it. How eagerly I will watch for the suits against the New York newspapers! You did write me about the 12th St & Asbury Park people, but I knew it all the very first and only time I laid my eyes on them and oh how I longed to tell you., but I knew that you would have to live it all out, through yourself and not another -Me seeing would not have been your seeing so I patiently waited but the day I saw it all I, went homein the greatest excitement over it, telling my dear friend Emma all I felt and saw. I learn through Mrs Everest that you may be obliged to go to the storage house in Phila if such be the case do send a postal to me so that I may go to you, if it be only for a few moments. I do so long to see you. Of myself, I could tell you much, and of the school and its work more. Physically, I am pretty well flattened out at present, but otherwise strong busy and very happy I have not been in New York since the day I saw you there, but I may be there in seven weeks for a day or two - that will be about June 10th or 13th and of course will - look upon you then if possible If I should begin to tell you of my - life and workit seems to me there would be no place to end; so i will tell you that it has grown grown grown!!! And you will understand. We will have De Witt, Agnes and Mrs Everest with us on Wed of this week at a largo Froebel celebration Your old friend Constance Mackenzie was here last Wednesday. when we had the Baronesse Von Bülow Wendhausen of Dresden with us. who by the way- will be with the Baronesse at St Louis this week - at the I.K.U Convention : her work has grown too. ( I mean Constance Mackenzie's) but there I must not launch out upon my work line , or you would certainly be very weary -Write to Me when you will and may it be soonand often. Any word from you touches a deep spring. With a heartfull of Easter love - Yours always Emily Dudley.Froebel Institute Lansdowne Dec 7 th 1893 My dear Anna One month ago your very good letter came to me. And I have not had one moment in all that time in which to answer it. One sentence in it came home so very forcibly to me . " Life with most people is spent in getting something that is a " Vanity and vexation" when secured." Ah. yes even so - and it is because what we strive to gain is allher hopes not dashed to the earth again. This morning brought me a very bright letter from her. You will be glad to know that Agnes Barnes - now Mrs. Postell (widow) is spending a week with her after three years in Dresden, where her voice has been cultivated to perfection. Mrs. E. says that it is like a beautiful bell. I will go to call upon her so soon as possible as we were once very good friends. I could not resist stealing the time tonight - because I was shocked by a most miserable piece of news in Ellen's letter - in regard of earth. Many thanks dear for your sweet wish that it may not be so with me. Yes I am working too hard - going far beyond my physical forces - and yet, there is no escape it must be done. now in these very hard days but rest will come some time. Yes Ellen really thinks that she has at last reach the "Promised land" with DeWitt. he has been doing very , in fact remarkably well for several month. I pray with you my dear, that it may last, andTo Dr Seward. It worries me much - do tell me what it means and what complications will arise from it? There were no questions in my last letter which yours did not fully satisfy. A horrid grip cold has developed and I am at present wretched but hope to be up to mark in a few days. "Am I happy.?" Oh. how I would love to answer your question [in the ] with a gloriously big Yes but I cannot. Will tell you when I see you, which somehow seems to be never For it is a year since I had that tiny glimpse of you in New York and that was so unsatisfactory We somehow seemed miles apart although we were in t he same room. How was it? - Our number of children [are] is still increasing. We have 61. now - more than the house will comfortably accommodate. We may be forced to take the adjoining house which will make everything harder. More care and responsibility. I hope we canweather through this winter as we[re] are Do write to me, for between the lines of your letters there is so much strength and power, and I must confess that. that now I need much strength and fortitude one word from you means so much to me yes even your punctuations speak volumes to me. I was talking to Emma today about them. How does your change of place please you or are you not where you were when you wrote to me in Nov ? Good night my dear friend With much Christmas love. Yours Emily DudleyBrooklyn- Dear Madam, Enclosed please find clipping of a movement [monument?] by the ladies of Brooklyn to their working women. We are most anxious to have you as the foremost representative of the sex, come and appear for us that eve. either in recitation or otherwise. Mrs. Dr. Storrs said yesterday she "hoped you would decide to come, having the greatest administration and respect for you, thereby giving us an opportunity to tender you, such an ovation, as would be gratifying to any artists heart.Mrs. Laura C. Holloway is much interested in this affair, and bade me say that she will take charge herself, of the notices We will entertain you, and do all in our power to make your sojourn pleasant.-- Pardon the liberty taken, but though[a] stranger you will permit me to say, you have no idea how warmly you are enshrined in the hearts of the people of this City, and how desirous they are to prove to you, their warm sympathy and regard. Should you kindly accept will you inform me by Wed. or as early as possible as we wish to arrange our programmes. Trusting that your life may be filled with bright rewards for your great good bestowed on others. I beg to subscribe myself in behalf of E. Corn Respectfully Marion L Dutcher Address. 144 Remsen St. Miss Anna Dickinson. May 2nd.Brooklyn Eagle O'Clock Edition Tuesday Evening, April 26, 1881. The working women of Brooklyn. A complimentary Entertainment in Their Behalf as the Academy. The working women and girls of the city are to be the recipients of an evening of music and recitations, provided by a number of prominent ladies, who by this means desire to show their appreciation of and interest in them in a pleasant way. The entertainment is in no sense a charitable one; it is a compliment from one class of women to another, and the admissions to the Academy of Music are to be by cards of invitation. No gentleman are to be admitted except those who are contributors and the members of the press. A number of artists will appear, and the programme will be made first class in every respect. Those invited to take part in this enterprise have responded promptly and generously, and the plan has received universal indorsement wherever it has been mentioned. The Executive Committee is composed of the following ladies: Mrs. Charles H. Hall, Mrs H. B. Claflin, Mrs. Richard S. Storrs, Mrs. Theodore L. Cuyler, Mrs. Henry Sheldon, Mrs. Anna Field, Mrs. Andrew Dutcher. The latter is charwoman of the committee and treasurer, and can be addressed at 144 Remson street. The committee will be glad to receive assurance of flowers for decorating the Academy, and any contributions that may be donated. Any moneys left ever after the entertainment will be given to some of the charitable institutions of the city. [*Brooklyn Eagle*] 4 O’CLOCK EDITION TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, 1881. THE WORKING WOMEN OF BROOKLYN. ______ A Complimentary Entertainment in Their Behalf at the Academy. ______ The working women and girls of the city are to be recipients of an evening of music and recitations, provided by a number of prominent ladies, who by this means desire to show their appreciation of and interest in them in a pleasant way. The entertainment is in no sense a charitable one; it is a compliment from one class of women to another, and the admissions to the Academy of Music are to be by cards of invitation. No gentlemen are to be admitted except those who are contributors and the members of the press. A number of artists will appear, and the programme will be made first class in every respect. Those invited to take part in this enterprise have responded promptly and generously, and the plan has received universal indorsement wherever it has been mentioned. The Executive Committee is composed of the following ladies : Mrs. Charles H. Hall, Mrs. H. B. Claflin, Mrs. Richard S. Storrs, Mrs. Theodore L. Cuyler, Mrs. Henry Sheldon, Mrs. Anna Field, Mrs. Andrew Dutcher. .The latter is chairwoman of the committee and treasurer, and can be addressed at 144 Remson street. The committee will be glad to receive assurances of flowers for decorating the Academy, and any contributions that may be donated. Any moneys left over after the entertainment will be given to some of the charitable institutions of the city. ______Office of John H. Duhme, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, No. 112 SOUTH FOURTH STREET. Philadelphia, Pa., July 21st, 1868. Miss A.E. Dickinson, I send you the enclosed engraving in the hope that it may prove of some interest to you from the fact that it was carried in a soldier's knapsack for five years. Early in '63 I cut it out of one of the New York Illustrated papers, enlisted a few days afterwards in the Regular Army for 5 years (from which I have lately been discharged) and during the whole term it was carried by me in my knapsack, having passed through 17 states during that period. Should you care to keep it I should be pleased to get a goodphotograph in exchange; if you do not wish it, please return it to me. I am , with much respect, Your Ob'd't Serv't. John H. Duhme.[] POLITICAL ORATOR. - FROM A PHOTOGRAPH ANTHONY. the scope and grasp of a Senator's mind or a historian's, and presented them to the enthusiastic crowd with a fluency that was wholly without hindrance. How, to such youthful lips, flowed so easily such stately language! How, over every gesture and every look, every turn of argument and every cadence of voice, reigned such absolute self-possession! How, amid the gracefulness of that virgin beauty, could accumulate the thunder to denounce McClellan, execrate traitors as she did Beauregard and Davis Effortless and modest as it all was, it was too uncommon to seem natural. It was a women in the exercise of an inspired gift. "A lady friend, who met Miss Dickinson at a party at the house of Mr. C. Gould, tells us that the eloquent damsel there held a long and earnest conversation with Mr. Fremont, and that her manner in society is so tranquil and thoughtful as to inspire great respect. Her expression is absorbent and deferential, and she is much admired by the eminent men with whom she chances to converse. Mr. Fremont says that she reminds him very strongly of Rachel, the French woman of genius, and that her tones, particularly, are wonderfully like the great tragedian's. What is to he the destiny of such a 'Miss!' She has appeared now 18 times in public, and is to go on with what she knew, from childhood (she says), was to be her 'mission.' The advent of Joan of Arc is prophesied, as we all know. But is it to be for this time and crisis, and is Miss Dickinson 'the woman' on whom the mantle has fallen!"Memorandum From E.P. Dutton & Co., Publishers, Booksellers and Stationers, 31 West Twenty-Third Street, New York. We have a card plate belonging to you from which cards have not been printed in several years. Will you kindly advise us if it is of any further use? E.P. Dutton & Co. C.A.B. Plate No. 898 Near Mr. Pleasant Iowa 3.29 1868 My precious friend Hoping this may find thee surrounded by warm & loving hearts in the dear home-circle, after so many months absence, I can measurably dear child "joy in thy joy" in meeting thy loved mother again, blessings on her for giving thee, so cheerfully up to thy mission. This is a most lovely Sabbath morn. The sun shines brightly, the buds are swelling, the grass is green and the birds are carroling their notes of praise to the All Bounteous Giver, which touches a responsive note in my inner life. Anna dear I am in a dilemma, and thou alone can help me & I trust to thy benevolence to do so. Thou may remember thou gave me beside (the photograph with loving words written upon it - for us,) one for Eliza A. Price and one I asked for a dear fd, and [one] who so longed for thy picture - all I put with thanksin my pocket, on my way home had a chance to give it to the last mentioned fd, but lo! When I looked for Eliza's it was not to be found so knowing E would be much disappointed if she did not get one I lent here ours, till I cd write thee and beg another, for it was no small sacrifice to part with ours, and our kind sister Sallie too wd be very grateful to be remembered in this way. I doubt in thy many claims, thou forgot thou promised her one when here the first time - Our beloved mother is occupying her armchair in the corner enjoying the brightness of the morning with a grateful heart, she has been quite "below par" for a few weeks but is now much better. She sends love to thee and many thanks for the valued present which with several other tokens of love were given her on her birthday. The dear little ones, were highly delighted with their cups, & Josie expressed regret that he cd not say to thee "how much he thanked thee for it." Little Lillie had a real cry, the tears flowed freely when she awoke and asked for Anna Dickinson, was told thee had gone. "I will never see her again" I hope this may not prove so - in a few days we expect to remove to Mt. Pleasant. We sold the farm to our Brother Tom Harrison, the care of which was too much for my dear Jos. We bot a large house and will board with John's, who will be the house keepers, so when thou comes again we will unitedly welcome thee to our domicil and loving hearts - we must live in hope, that creature will be removed from the White House who has too long disgraced it, - It wd be pleasant to hear often from thee dear A, but we would not overtax thy time, hope thou may have a refreshing season of rest the coming summer, to renew thy strength, and then afresh consecrate thy talents to God and Humanity is my earnest prayer for theeIf John and Mary knew I was writing would send messages of love, for thou hast a large & warm place in their hearts, I know - A letter from Sister Dinah informs of the frail health of dear Rachel Garret thot to be in the least stage of consumption Thus one by one our loved and congenial friends pass away to their higher life, may we so fulfil our allotted duties as to hope we may meet them in the blessed mansions prepared for those who love the Father. My dear Joseph has a headache today, but I hope he will be well enough to send a page to thee in the morning . I need not tell thee how delighted the grand children are to have him live with them again, as we once did - with my kind regards to thy dear Mother and sister. the former our precious Mother remembers when she resided in Ohio. In near affection thy fd Ruth Dugdaly, Dec. 30. Monday 7.30 P.M. My dear Libbie, A letter in the Phil'a Times, of date "Pittston Dec. 30" has just been shown me. I hope Anna hasn't seen it, & may not. It is as venomous as if Cady Stanton or Pugh had written it. In fact, I suspect the latter of a hand in it some way. It was never written here, nor by anyone who lives here. There are various things in it that prove that much conclusively; among others, [those] the statements about her never having kept a bank a/c, - & that she had rec'd many letters whose writers said they were "praying that she might fail on the stage." If she has seen it, tell her not to care too much. That it is in the Times is enough to discredit it with most sensible people. As for the closing sentence, dictated by the wish that she may never be an actress & therefore prophesying that "she never will be" she can afford to smile at that -- & bide her time. {Hurriedly with love S.E.D.S.F. Dec. 14, '72 Miss Annie E Dickinson - Dear friend - I have not time to apologize & to write up much that I would wish to say to yr. kind self. I enclose list of newspapers with such towns checked (x) as could be reached by you on general routes through the State; Which & if you wished to speak so many times in California, would form the best list you could make out. The least of them I should say would save you $200 & upwards if your lectures were properly announced - above expenses. We hope very much that you will come; and you will have many more friends to welcome you than before. It will give me pleasure to render you all the assistance at my command. Mr. Hutchings says he can send you out from Yosemite [into] to Mt. Lyell & via other grand places to Mt. Whitney. I am acquainted with Prof. Joseph Le Conte, of the University of California, who spent weeks last season in the magnificent wilds of that region; and Mrs. Prof. Carr has letters from a friend there perfectly fascinating. I can assure you almost if not entirely your own choice [of any] for company [*Remember us in much kindness to your noble Mother, Susan & John & wife*] [*I enclose a card or two for furnishing my address to any of your friends you choose to direct this way whom I might benefit.*]company of any of our citizens you might accept of for such a trip. I am sure we could secure you a pleasant time in Oakland, and perhaps profitable in the [fullest] highest sense, Frankly, I would not urge you, if I did not fully feel that your [?] visit would prove a highly satisfactory one to you. We saw your speech at Cooper Inst. & its home truths. I voted for Grant but I loved Greeley most - not for Prest. but in the noble cause he had drawn in for a [period] term far beyond the period of usefulness of most lives. We grieve that he has gone, and we grieve for the way in which he was cut [off] down. Anita is very proud of her grand presents from you - as we all are. I know you would love her and her little ways beaming with goodness and sunshine - the happiest - constantly happiest little bunch of innocence that ever received your blessings. Excuse my ramblings. My easy pencillings too. I shall soon have a book giving names of these editors, to most of whom I can send you personal letters. You could mention my recommendation that you [should] address any of them. If you but say "I'll come" we will take more pains to map out a route for you for just as many nights as you say with general remarks by the way on the list. My marks in the left margin denote the best journals to address. The figure on the right the No. of nights for each place. With much respect & fond hope Truly S. F. DemingN.Y.City.8 1.1905. To / Dis At Jer. Wm Travers Sir: - I write you this line that when I come to your office, in a day perhaps tomorrow - with your receipt of my card you will either see me, or [if too] if impossible then - will make an appointment, -[I have] to so do. There are two or three things I wish to [say] tell [to] you - you will I am sure, care to hearand some questions to ask that, I am certain, you will [read] [gladly answer] honestly & willingly answer. = Statements and [answers will be] questions are personal - but pertinent to the public good, respectfully Anna E D 8.1.1905101 W. 54 Thursday Dear Miss Dickinson: I leave this afternoon to be gone three weeks in "She". I intend closing flat until my return, but if you would like to occupy it using my bedroom as your (it being furnished completely) you can have flat for $10.00 @ week. There is two splendid Restaurants down stairs. Let me know by Annie as otherwise I'll prepare to pack things to close it. Yours in haste M. B. D. Dear Miss D. Will be up Monday morning M. B. D. Asbury Park N. J.Postal Card- One Cent ASBURY PARK JUN 16 1030 AM [1904?] United States of America THIS SIDE IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY Miss A. Dickinson 101 West 54th St. New York. N.Y.