Anna Dickinson General Correspondence "K" Miscellaneous (1863-1910, Undated]Jan 4, 1885 My dear Miss Dickinson How sweet of you to remember me with those lovely New Year gifts. Of all my holiday gifts none gave me greater pleasure than yours for I had thought you had forgotten me. I wrote you two letters that I have never heard from - one sent to Chicago care Slayton the other to your Phil address, I wrote you all about the surgical operation performed upon me &c &c, I am so well now & hard at work. How I would love to hear all about you from your own pen or what wouldbe better from your own lips, When Janish was here Brezee gave Mr Kellogg & I tickets for her first performance , Camille as we passed through the vestibule we had a moments chat with Mr Gardiner - he told me you were lecturing when Jeanne D'Arc this winter & would be in Chicago about Christmas time - how I did want to fly over there. Gardiner was here three days & promised to call but did not, I have lost my good opinion of that gentleman for I have found him to be a most unmitigated liar the proof of which I will send you tomorrow in a newspaper interview with him while here, I will endeavor to get the paper tomorrow & send it to you. I which you would write an answer to the thing setting things right for he has infamously used you and myself as tools for a managereal bit of advertising which I think contemptible. I have just completed a bas relivo of Jeanne D'Arc as a shepherdess. I wish I had a newspaper notice of it which I could send you, I wonder how you will like it? I hope soon to get away to Louisville to "sculp" some of the beautiful Kentucky women for my collection. If my life and health are spared I expect to visit Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia & all the large cities in search of beautiful women for my collection & when it is large enough I expect to locate in New York where I will open a gallery.I put them all in character, I have nine finished, I wish you would tell me some favorite characters of yours for me to portray. I shall have to rake the earth for heroines before I get through for I hope to do two or three hundred. I had the supreme pleasure of seeing Henry Irving last evening in Louis XI, and without exception I think it the greatest piece of acting I ever saw done. This is considered by Irving as his masterpiece & if in his other plays he falls short of this one performance then I never wish to see him in any other. Irving is wholly forgotten in the character. In comparing Booth and McCullough with him I should say they both were his inferiors by a long way. Beside him the former would appear stagey and the latter coarse. Although it is sad to think of McCullough's state and although he is a loss to the stage yet I often think of what you told me and think this is indeed the result of burning the candle at both ends. Your prediction came all too true. How is your arm: If you see no prospects of resuming the stage these disastrous days for theatrical companies will you not sell your play for a handsome sum: You know "a bird in the hand." It is a great play and I want you to live in the sweet atmosphere of the inevitable fame it will bring you and not die before the world has a chance toknow your greatness as a playwright. How I wish I could take you in my arms once more but I hope it will never be to kiss away tears as it was before. I cherish your little remembrances all of them & show them with pride to an occasional friend who appreciates. I cut off from one of your letters and gave to Mrs Judge Emmons a dear friend of mine your autograph she has some friends who are warm friends & admirers of yours & have told her so much of you she was glad to place your name written by your own dear hand among those of the most eminent men of the age & of generations past. I hope the New Year has in store for you "bright realities" and I beg you to ever think of me as an Adoring Friend, Laura E. Kellogg [*To Mrs. Noble I could not keep the tears back. I shall feel so anxious to hear of your physical and financial condition. Believe me your most Loving Kellogg.*] 1 Larned St West Detroit Oct 31 / 83 My dear Miss Dickinson I have had two good deluges of tears over you since you left for two reasons - one the utter emptiness of everything after the companionship of one who is my ideal [of] woman - the other because of my anxiety regarding your welfare. To think that these empty-pated newspaper men who are not worthy of unloosing your shoes should deliberately take bread and butter out of your mouth,It embitters [them] me against them. The press have been very kind to me personally - to my knowledge I have [had] never had one hateful word written of me but I shall hate the whole fraternity if they do not stop stabbing you. I had the privilege of freeing my mind to one beast yesterday, But let me assure you that every woman who I have heard speak of you is in love with you and [will] swears eternal allegiance to your standard. I do not believe there is a woman living who is so idolized by her own sex as you are. I never felt so pugilistic as since I made your acquaintance and were I a man I should certainly give vent to my pent up wrath by knocking down a few of these alleged critics. I think perhaps Mrs Edna Chaffe Noble and Mrs. Eliza Sinclair are the only two to whom it will be necessary for you to write. Those to whom I gave your autographs were very much grateful. I gave Mr Brearley one this morning. He is the gentleman you met at the Art Loan who assured you of the ardent admiration he had always felt for you. He is President of the Association and is the advertising agent of the Evening News and so quickly gave his consent to the ad in his paper. The others I havedistributed among the ladies. I never could think to tell you while here that I offered a box at the matinee to several of the prominent ladies who signed the letter to you but they wanted to be where they could see the play to the best advantage and thanked me very kindly. Mr Gardner called for just a moment yesterday. Mr Kellogg the dreadful runaway has not returned yet. I wish I could send you a brace [of] from that “wagon load of ducks,” when he arrives. The little souvenir I shall not wear save on extra occasions for I wish to preserve it so long as I live. Do attend to that cough my dear Miss Dickinson. In talking of it yesterdayMilwaukee Aug. 18. 1863 Miss Dickinson Having heard that you were to be in Chicago some time during the Fall I write to ask if we can secure you to speak in Milwaukee. If you are not already engaged here & will consent to come, will you state your time, terms &c, addressing Mrs. A. W. Kellogg Milwaukee Wis. - upon the receipt of which I will write to you more at length - Mrs. A. W. Kellogg33 Denbigh St. Belgrave Road. London. England. Dec. 1st 1883. Dear Miss Dickinson, Will you kindly permit me to present Mr. Lowell's note of introduction? and to state my case as briefly as possible. I have been in London the most of the time for the last four years and have given recitations from American Authors with gratifying success. Last season I acted at two of the London theatresand you will see from the enclosed notices that the critics were favorably disposed towards me. It is my wish now to produce a play at one of the first class theatres, and the great question is -- What is to be the play? When you produced your play "A Crown of Thorns" in New York, I saw it with much interest and pleasure, and it frequently comes back to my mind. I write now to ask if you would entertain a proposition for the production of your play here, and upon what terms. And also, if you are willing to entrust me with a copy of the play, that I may first make sure of my ability to do the part full justice. I should be obliged to submit the play to my advisors and helpers, but I assure you that, if you decide to send me a copy, I will be as jealous of your rights and interests as you yourself could be. Any inquiries you might wish to make before giving me your decision, will be speedily answered by my father, C. W. Kellogg. 107 John St. New York. With best wishes for your success, believe me Yours Sincerely, Gertrude Kellogg. [*Not being able to obtain your address sooner I have held these letters till now. Jan'y. 24. 1884 C. W. Kellogg*]Legation of the United States London 19th Nov, 1883 Dear Miss Dickinson, though I have not the honour of your personal acquaintance, I venture so far to comply with the request of my friend Miss Kellogg as to say in her behalf that she is a person for whom I have a great respect & that you may place Entire Confidence in her statements. Faithfully yours J.R. Lowell.[*After the hardest kind of struggling poor Mme. Janish had to close her season at last. The management she has had would have killed a better actress.*] I suppose you know that the manager was Gardner the champion liar. I hope you rec'd the letters I sent to your Phil' address. I wish I knew where you were & what doing. I trust our paths may meet some day. Then prepare for a good squeeze. I think of you every day. Lovingly Kellogg 319 East Walnut St Louisville KY, for the next five weeks, then home. Springfield Mass, Dec 16th, 1865 My dear Miss Dickinson Do you permit strangers to address you in this wise? Presuming that they do I take the liberty also, trusting to yr. forbearance, for such intrusion. A week since, I listened, entranced to your lecture, and wished I might speak, if nothing more than to thank you for the exposition of facts, too long concealed under the gait of justice, or rather of a well fulfilled mission viz; " to get girls settled"! I concur fully in your opinions, and only wish that people were more enlightened, that this mask 'of grand aims' might bethrust aside. I deem matrimony the most holy of all associations - in its truest highest sense. Yet I must confess that the sacredness of it seems to be trampled upon daily, yes hourly, to such an extent that I think it were better let alone. I ween your own noble nature had been wounded so oft by such , until you were induced to give the mass, your "Thrust." But anon of my own thoughts. Suffice it to say, that I have listened with increasing enthusiasm each time of yr. lecturing, [of] until the desire to address you, likewise increased, but timidity prevailing I retreated ere I had advanced. With the hope of accomplishing this, I followed yr. carriage to the dèpôt, the next day, to be foiled again. But nothing daunted, I adopted this method, trusting that you would listen with patience to the expressions of an admirer. Please do not be offended with my presumption, Miss Dickinson, but please accept it in confidence, and if agreeable gratify me, with a response. Fondly wishing you success in both public and private life, I remain with sincere friendship , (although but a stranger ) Marie P. Kendall Miss Anna E. Dickinson Philadelphia[*Private correspondence *] Office of Abbott & Kendrick Attorneys and Counsellors, 63 Whitehall Street, Room No. 8 Atlanta, Ga., Apr 24 1877 Benj. F. Abbott. John R Kendrick. Miss Dickinson Please accept the congratulations of a stranger upon yr defiance of the brutal and unusual assaults which have been made upon a gifted and noble woman by men who had better be heaving coals than trying to write dramatic criticisms. The American public have no idea that you will fail on the stage - Certainly you have not done so rostrum - the world bows assent to this last proposition. I have never met you personally (this is my misfortune) but I have many friends in New York State who know you in your public and private life and from whom I have heard much of your noble nature. I shall watch with profound sympathy yr future prospers in the new sphere in which I am impressed you are to play a notable and distinguished part. I congratulate you on the character of the play in which you have first appeared as an actress. It is grand & historical & if I mistake not your talents, you will fully imbue yrself with that heroic action necessary to the successful Rendition of that style of acting. Believe me with many apologys for my uncalled for sympathy Miss Dickinson Your unknown friend and humble servant Jno. R. Kendrick Miss Anna Dickinson N.Y.Woman Suffrage By Sergt Ed Kennedy My friends oft tell me I lead a different life, And that I would be more happy To make myself a wife. And to satisfy their minds I make them this reply - If the women are going to vote A fact I'll live and die. The diseases called women suffrage Is raging through the land. And to cure the helpless creatures Put a ballot in their hands - They only want to vote- Their right for to defend. That to be slaves to tyrants No longer they do Intend.They say the Colored Americans Are Inferior to their race. That in the Halls of Congress They have an exalted places - And to pacify the Creatures Some Justice must be done - Or they'll Contend most fearfully For all their rights or none The lovely Anna Dickinson With all her feminine staff Contending for their rights Must make the people laugh. My friends no more, don't ask me To take myself a wife, For to teach me woman suffrage The remainder of my life. By Ft Wayne, Ind. April 1873Office of REVIEW PRINTING CO., BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, Daily & Weekly Review, Elkhart, Ind., Oct 3 188 Miss Anna Dickinson When I entered the telegraph office to send your telegram to Detroit, the operator was taking a message for you and one for me from Mr. Clarkson. I wired you the substance of the one to you, and inclose the full text, and the one to me. I am glad to congratulate you on your chance for rest. Included find some clippings from Indianapolis Journal that may interest you.. Also some from The Review, which seems to have been almost a Dickinson edition today, Office of REVIEW PRINTING CO., BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, Daily & Weekly Review, Elkhart, Ind., 188 2) Regarding the lecture project, our course for this year is full but I am confident that next year we shall want you. If you would kindly favor me with your permanent address, I would be able t communicate with you on the matter. Hoping you may be well rested and do as much for New York as you did for Indiana, I am Very respectfully A. P. Kent,Elkhart Ind. 10/8 '88 Dear Miss Dickinson. I gladly respond to your desire, and send three papers to reach you at Bath, (I hope) and three to your permanent address, in case the first fail. "It was somewhat of a disappointment that you could not return to speak at Niles, for I had hoped to have the pleasure of "arranging a date" for you there. Hope sincerely that you are rested, and that your appearance this evening will be much more easy for you than that at Elkhart, Your illness aroused my sincere sympathy, and if I could should have gladly relieved you of the necessity. You greatly over estimate any little service I may have rendered. I only did what I should want some one t do for my own wife under like circumstances. But at the risk of appearing presuming, let me tell you what your coming to Elkhart signified to me. - From your earliest appearance before the public you had been (and are) my ideal of what high womanhood embodied, - strength, purity, high purposes, and the ability to push those purposes to their full. Your first appearance in Adrian in the sixties only augmented my reverence for a woman3) woman whose purposes were so high, abilities so transcendant, courage so grand. From those days of early manhood, I have watched you in your platform successes, admired your leadership- the work of reform, anxiously watched your [es]assay in a new field, sow with keenest pain the onslaught of critics (a merited then success in [post] postponing you he wept, grieved at your long illness and was glad of your recovery and when I learned of your return to the platform for the Republican party did all I could secure you here. I was not on the Committee but forced myself among the reception committee that I might do what little lay in my power to help to make 4) matters as little troublesome for you as possible. Now I have been frank, perhaps you will think foolishly so, but it is one of the penalities of your attainments, that you must be bored with the admiration of smaller morals. Mrs. Kent lamented not meeting you. She remembers meeting you in Concord, N.H. at the home of Gen Nat. White in his early life, and would have been glad to have renewed the acquaintance. If I have not tired you beyond all patience, will you do me one favor? After you have been in New York long enough to form an estimate of its political complexion will you write a5) brief note stating your idea of the outlook? If you prefer not to have your name used I will respect your wish. your visit to Indiana will prove of vast benefit to the Republican party. May your personal rewards be commenserate with the vast work you accomplished here and elsewhere. Sincerely hoping that you will not be offended at my expression of reverence for you, and that you may return to Elkhart some time in not the very distant future. I am Very truly yours A. P. KentForm No. 1. Western Union Telegraph Company. This company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following messages. Erros can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after sending the message. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, General Manager. NORVIN GREEN, President. NUMBER: L SENT BY Xnlev REC'D BY: IN CHECK: En Collect 11 Received at x adrian 3/on Oct 3 188 Dated: Eckhart Ind 3 To: Miss Anna Dickinson Clarkson wires need not fil Wisconsin after Coldwater last a week then begin Western new york or could go East middle next week answer him so he can make appointment new york at once Fell telegram mail Coldwater APKentW. B. COLVER GENERAL MANAGER CLEVELAND, OHIO GILSON GARDNER WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT The Newspaper Enterprise Association WASHINGTON BUREAU 907 COLORADO BUILDING Washington, D.C., August 10, 1910. Dear Madam: I beg you to request that you will furnish me, for use in newspaper work, a new photograph of yourself, or, at least, the latest you have had taken. This is for preservation in our reference department and for use when occasion demands. We are making every effort to furnish to the newspapers which we serve only accurate and up-to-date matter. We find that in many cases the pictures which are available are old and not accurate. Our service is entirely for newspapers which we serve and under no circumstances do we ever deal in anything like paid matter. Your courtesy in the matter will be greatly appreciated. Yours, very truly, THE NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN. Frederick M. Kerby Secretary. Anna E. Dickinson, New York City.New York Feb 20/66 Miss Dickinson: Should this sheet reach you filled with expressions of admiration, you would justly stigmatize the writer as impertinent; you know these things they have been told you a thousand times. But I, a woman, address you (also a woman)simply to tell you that your words last-night did me good; believing because you are noble and generous, it will please you to know you have aided any woman however obscure. I am twenty five years old; neither poor nor rich; have taught four years of my live, not from necessity, but for want of something to do. At present having charge of my father's house, I find sufficient time for study (five hours per day) and yet but but one servant, and all necessary darning is performed by myself. I say necessary darning, for I believe some women have so great a mania for such work, that they make holes in their garments for the pleasure of "doing their duty" and filling up the rents. I am trying to educate myself, and when God calls me to any work, I shall step out of the ranks if need be, and obey His call. Your words were not neededneeded therefore to persuade me to do what I think right, but they served to encourage and strengthen me. God bless you for your efforts in behalf of the poor with starved bodies, and God bless you for your plea for those whose soul starvation is deeper and more wretched. I thank you again for the good you have done me, and apologize for my presumption. Very respectfully Harriette A. Keyser. 332 West 12th St. New York. Thus I was restored to any mothers relatives - In-after years- I searched - and traveled - and found my fathers relatives & proved my kinship - and received a small inheritance. — During the long intervals I have marked out - Life to me was one continual struggle. I think I could read and relate to you in an hour enough from my manuscript - to enable you to form some idea of the substance , there is, with which to make up a book. — Perhaps - at your leisure you will feel inclined to take it for your own work.— I am not a writer - and if I were I would prefer that some one else should do this.— If you think favorably of the plan - or would be pleased to hear or read what I have, -You can spend an hour or two perhaps with me when you come to Sandwich — I would be glad to have you stop with us but Mrs. Castle claims you. Kindly Yours Mrs. E. A. KennedySandwich 40 Dear miss Dickinson, Pardon this intrusion upon your time if such it may be to you. If the subject which I introduce to you in this letter for your consideration and advise should not meet with an acceptance from you either from want of time or inclination do not feel obliged to give it any further notice. I know how your time must necessarily be occupied. I have been urged by a number of prominent persons who have been acquainted with but a part of my lifes history to either write out my own biography or submit the facts in its history to some writer or biographer. Your name was suggested. What I have learned of you led me to believe that you would be sufficiently interested in the subject to direct or advise relative to arrangement for publication This winter I have gathered together facts from my journal of the far past - and from memory's tablet and have arranged them into manuscript form. If my experience in toiling over lifes throny path will be any help to any poor lonely orphan thrown upon the cold charities of the world if it will teach such that they as well as the more favored have or should have before them a life purpose- if it will lead any poor friendless homeless girl to trust in God and try to do right- to make the most of the power and faculties He has given her- if it would teach girls what persistent efforts and untiring perseverance will accomplish- I shall feel that that indescribable loneliness which filled and at times allmost crushed my young heart during the long years of my lonely orphanage- have been a means in God's hands of doing some good. During sixteen years of my life I was lost to all of my relatives. I had nothing except our family bible containing a record of the date of the marriage of my parents the time and places of the birth of my brother and myself and the death of my mother to show that I had not like Topsy-grown into life. My mother was a noble intelligent woman My father a tall handsome kind hearted noble soul'ed man But he was intemperate. Intemperance the beginning and end of almost every evil that infests the world. At the age of eighteen an advertisement reached me- for the first time- (Several attempts had been made to find one but to no avail.)Thus I was restored to my mothers relatives. In after years I searched and traveled and found my fathers relatives & proved my heirship and received a small inheritance. During the long intervals I have marked out. Life to me was one continual struggle. I think I could read and relate to you in an hour enough from my manuscript - to enable you to form some idea of the substance there is with which to make up a book Perhaps at your leisure you will feel inclined to take it for your own work. I am not a writer and if I were I would prefer that some one else should do this. If you think favorably of the plan or would be pleased to hear or read what I have you can spend an hour or two perhaps with me when you come to Sandwich- I would be glad to have you stop with us but Mrs. Castle claims you. Kindly Yours Mrs. E.A. Kennedy South Bend Jan 13th 1870 Miss Dickinson: I want to thank you for the good you have done for the cause of women and the negro and also for the example you bear to the world. viz: that women (and girls) may be the peers of men in oratory. The example shall not be in vain. For the present my times is given to the study of higher Mathematics and Latin; but when I am 22 instead of 17 years old my expectation is to lecure, and I remember in this resolve that nothing save work and pure motives can insure success. If you can find a single moment from your many duties, please send one little word of encouragement which from you will be to me as a talisman of success. However if not, remember me with All your prayers. (South Bend, St Jo. Co. Ind.) Ida Blanche KeedySouth Bend Ind. May 19 1870 Thursday Morning. My Dear Friend Anna: I feel that I can address you thus because since writing before, I have had some experience which makes one feel that I have indeed developed into womanhood. Have been thinking about many things and feel that I would like to write a long letter to you, telling of my life, and hopes for the future, and asking counsel. If you are too deeply engaged to be thus interviewed I will not feel in the least hurt if you say so. But if such a letter would not be an unpardonable intrusion, it will afford me no little pleasure to write. Very Faithfully for Woman’s Rights Ida Blanche Keedy South Bend City St. Jo. Co. Ind. My Dear Miss Dickinson, We observe that no announcement appears in the New York papers, claiming you at the close of this week, therefore we hope that you will be able to join us in our visit to the League House on Friday, May 1st. We purpose being there about one o’ clock, and if agreeable to you to accompany us, you may drop me a line, addressed to 41st and Myrtle Sts. West Philad. in the assu rance that it will reach me (if mailed early enough), when I will call for you, and we will join my good husband at his office, unless he shall be at leisure to call for us. Hoping to have the pleasure of seeing you then and on Monday. I remain, truly yours Tuesday aft Caroline B. KelleyBanking House of Preston, Willard, & Kean, Chicago, Nov. 18 1863 Miss Anna Dickinson Could you be engaged to lecture for the benefit of a new M.E. church in the most wicked part of our city? if so, at what time & on what terms? I suppose the Soldiers have the largest place in your heart, but benefiting people religiously, especially children benefits the country. I have never thought much of Woman lecturers, but think Providence has made You an acception & has a special work for you to do. If you can come I think we can make the pay satisfactory. Yours truly S. A. Kean27 2. 27. 1907. Dear Maggie, = The message has just come. = and so the dear brave, tender heart has ceased to beat, and the good and earnest soul has gone into the Eternities. - May God’s own Sunshine of happiness light it there forever. = I have been held to the house for the lastfortnight - with a frightful cold. - If it were possible I would be with you tomorrow morning. - [???????????????????????] [fail] = It is a long time since I had any knowledge of Louisa's life and health, and much I would care to know. - [was she with] How is it the funeral is to be from - as John's telegram tells me? your home -- was she with you? - Wash she ill there? - For long time? - =Will you write me a letter yourself, [a letter] telling me all you can? - And about the funeral? =[I hope you are well] I send you my deepest sympathy & sincerest love to alll [her] that belong to her. I hope you are well [Mr Ackley] always faithfully Your friend AED To Miss Maggie Kelly 309 Park ave UNION SQUARE, (BROADWAY & FOURTEENTH ST.) NEW YORK, Aug 31 1882 Miss Anna Dickinson Honesdale Pa Dr Madam Understanding through Mr Hunting that under the right auspices you might be induced to Star this season I take the liberty of addressing you on the subject. I am still and for the past few seasons have been the Manager Of Miss Charlotte Thompson, and with my Experience & knowledge of the country I feel safe in predicting for you a season of unusualbrilliancy. my arrangements with Mr Hunting would be for him to have charge of the stage department and assist you therein, devoting my own energies &c to the proper development of the business department. Should you feel disposed to enter the field again I should be only too happy to meet you for the purpose of arranging the preliminaries &c, our Friend Mr W.E. Sheridan advised me to see you 18 months ago. but absence prevented, awaiting an early reply. I Remain Resp. Yours Wm W Kelly Morton House N York MORTON HOUSE ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. J. M. MORTON, Prop. ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL NASSAU, N. P. J. M. Morton, Prop. UNION SQUARE, (BROADWAY & FOURTEENTH ST.) NEW YORK Sept 8 1882 My Dear Miss Dickinson Your favor of yesterday at hand, and in reply would state that I shall leave New York City next Tuesday, and during the week shall be as follows. Wednesday Troy, Thursday, Syracuse, Saturday, Watertown Monday - Utica a letter to any of the above places stating just when & where a personal interview could take place, would I think help matters considerably. I agreewith you as to letter writing and I trust our meeting will be at an early date. Wishing you a speedy return to good health I beg to remain Yours &c Wm W. KellyWilkes Barre April 14 ‘97 Miss Anna Dickinson, Dear Friend, I hope you will forgive me for not answering your letter before this. My sister was taken sick after Aunt was buried and being upset about Aunts death the time flew before I knew it. I hope you will forgive me this time and(2) I will try and be more prompt next time. You ask me to tell you all about Aunt Louise. For the past year her health was not very good. Nevertheless she kept around and worked as usual. she was not sick she complained most of her feet, burning her so. And her legs at times got numb. We used to coax her to give up working and rest herself but she always said she felt (3) better when she was working. About her death. About three weeks before she died she complained of her head so much, she was at our house the week before she died she said she felt good, but for her head she said it ached her all the time. The day she was taken sick she was around the house that morning. the woman that lives in part of her house was sick she sent (4) for Aunt to come in. Aunt was there taking care of the woman’s child when the doctor came to see the woman, he knew Aunt and ask her how she was. she said she felt well but was troubled with headache so much he gave her a prescription and told her to have it filled and he thought that would help her head. that was about eleven o’clock on Sunday morning. about four o’clock in the afternoon it got worse (5) and her ear started to ache John telephoned to the doctor he told him he would leave some medecine at the drug store and he should call for it. he said she had neuraliga. John came to our house to tell me about seven o’clock in the evening. I went right over. Aunt was unconscious when I got there she had taken a stroke. that was the cause of her death Apoplexy. I sent for the doctor he(6) he said the main blood vessel at the base of the brain had burst and that there was not any help for her. I sent for the priest he came Aunt seemed better that is she gained consciousness and was able to talk to him. he prepared her for death after he went I tryed to talk to her she said she knew me I ask her if she could talk, she said yes but it tired her so, that was about twelve o’clock (7) she went in a slumber than I talked to her after but she did not answer. that was the last she said she died at four o’clock on Monday afternoon. it was a terrible shock to think she was hardly sick a day I hope she is at rest. for the poor soul did not have any here. You ask me why she was buried from our house. that was one of her wishes in life she always said when, (8) she died she wanted to be buried from our house or if she was taken sick she wanted to be brought here. So we tried to carry out her wishes. She was buried with a high mass from St Bonifaces German Catholic Church on Blackman St. which she was a member of for it was right near her home. She was buried in St Mary’s Cemetery in the plot beside my mother which was another of her wishes (9) She had a very nice funeral We got a hard wood casket for her and a pretty black dress she looked very nice and peaceful. We spared nothing for all she got she was deserving of. for it was her own hard earning John was living with his Mother he does not live with his wife has not lived with her for the past two years. poor John is a spoiled boy he is staying with us since his mother is gone (10) I don’t know what he intended to do. Aunt had two houses she left them to him. some times he says he is going to sell them and go away I don’t think he knows what he is going to do he is a foolish boy. Now my dear friend that is all I can think of to tell you that would intrest you. if there is anything else you would like to know don’t hesitate to ask. Again asking your parton for not answering your letter before. I hope you are well and that you will answer soon. Always faithfully Your friend Maggie Kelly 309 Park Ave, Wilkes Barre, Pa. Charlestown Va. Nov 20th 1863 My Dear Anna Your letter is recd I thank you for you kind offer - anything you may do for me in connecting with the Colored Regts. will be properly appreciated. We are having a lively time here with the Rebs, Remember me kindly to Sue & mother. Yours &c To Anna E Dickinson Philada E. C. Kitchner Asst, Sig 21st Pa Cav. Harpers Ferry VaBURNET HOUSE A. C. JOSLIN & CO. CINCINNATI, March 20th 18[6]70 Miss Anna E. Dickinson, Dear Miss, Having had the pleasure of hearing you lecture last evening I take the liberty of requesting an interview which would be extremely desirable to me from the fact of my being “en route” to Salt Lake City. I am personally known and warmly recommended by many of your sincerest friends which induces me to write this request without any hesitation. I am under the impression that my lately disceased father, the Rev. Dr. Jonas King many Years missionary in AthensGreece also United States Representative there had the honor of a personal Acquaintance with you. However this may be he was one of your greatest admirers. I left Greece, the place of my nativity, some four or five years ago, and would be happy to give you letters to many persons there holding high positions in Church and State, should you desire to pay a visit to that renowned spot of antiquity. If you remember I am the translator of a correspondence which took place between Peter the Great and the patriarchs or dignitaries of the Greek Church in Constantinople wherein they subscribe to much that is considered at variance with the established doctrines of the Protestant Church. This publication produced quite a sensation at the time. I am twenty three years old and have already written two volumes in Modern Greek and am at present occupied in writing a book on my impressions of America. In this connection it may not be amiss of me to add that among my letters of recommendation I have are some from Horace Greeley J. J. Astor, Henry J. Raymond, W. C. Bryant etc. etc.Hoping you will kindly favor me as I requested, I have the honor to be Very Resply Yours W. Chester King, of Athens in Greece Waverly N.Y. May 30/69 Dear Miss Dickinson I trust you will pardon me for the liberty I am taking in thus adressing you. Having just read your Address of Friday evening last at Cooper Institute and the criticizing remarks by the Tribune. I could hardly restrain the feeling that seemed to impel me to write you and add my feeble nod of approval of you and your courage in the present instant, as also in the past, and my condem- nation of the course pursued by the Tribune in its reviewof your Address on said occasion. When I see so Radical and able a Journal treat [to] so, unfairly and abusively such an able discourse on the Great, Progressive Principles of the day, and so able an Advocate of the doctrine of Equal Rights & Humanity, which doctrines it claims to be proud itself in supporting, it arouses my indignation. But, understand me Miss Dickinson. I am not disturbed because I fear that you will be injured. But I like to see Reformers, so called half way consistent, and not repudiate their own doctrines because they happen to be advocated by a woman. I think the Tribune disgraced itself when it ridiculed that Godlike truth that you uttered when you said "there is an authority higher than the consent of the human race" I was astonished and disgusted, that it should argue that the voice of the majority [of] was the voice of the truth and the right. But it shows how prejudice will overcome reason even in smart men. But I hope Miss Dickinson you have no great reason to be discouraged with the prospects now before you, for the success of the great truths you have advocated for the last four years. It has been my good fortune to listen to you a few times, and I can not express the interest I feel7 in you and the constant desire I have for the success of the causes you have so ably and fearlessly advocated. And now let me say, ( which is my justification for intruding upon you) that the question of Woman Rights & Suffrage is rap[p]idly on the advance among all classes of people of both sexes I cannot remember when I first believed and advocated the Equal Rights of woman But I can well remember when "I could hardly find a person to agree with me. But how different today. We have ardent supporters of Womans Suffrage, andmany among the common people who seldom take any interest in such questions [who] are ready to vote for the measure whenever an opportunity presents itself. The [werk] work is successfully going forward and its completion is sure. We have every reason to feel encouraged. The event is soon to dawn upon this broad land of wasted liberty and equality, that Woman is to stand the recognized equal of Man Politically as in all other respects, Like all other truths it will come around in its own good time, which thank God I beleive to be no distant day. Again I say pardon my audacity, But believe me sincerely, Yours N. KinneyLeabourne, Castleton Corners, S.D. N.Y. June 15/97 Miss Anna E. Dickinson My dear Miss Dickinson Your tragedy of "Aurelius" was the subject of the conversation between Mr Fortesgue and myself - he urged me to produce it (with your permission) I have thought the matter over & find that some managers are loathe to play Trajedians in Tragedies, but will give them time if they will appear inin the romantic - When I have time next season, they insist on my old repertoire - I did cherish a hope, that I might produce something new, but force of circumstances will not permit - With best wishes, I am yours truly T. W. Kean Form No. 2 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ALL MESSAGES TAKEN BY THIS COMPANY ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS: To guard against mistakes or delays, the sender of a message should order it REPEATED; that is, telegraphed back to the originating office for comparison. For this, one half the regular rate is charged in addition. It is agreed between the sender of the following message and this Company , that said Company shall not be liable for mistakes or delays in the transmission beyond the amount received for sending the same; nor for mistakes, or delays in the transmission or delivery , or for non - delivery , or any REPEATED message beyond fifty times the sum received for sending the same, unless specifically insured, nor in any case for delays arising from unavoidable interruption in the working of its lines, or for errors in cipher or obscure messages, And this Company , is hereby made the agent of the sender, without liability , to forward any message over the lines of any other Company when necessary to reach its destination. Correctness in the transmission of message to any point on the line of this Company can be INSURED by contract in writing, stating agreed amount of risk, and payment of premium thereon at the following rates, in addition to the usual charge for No employee of the Company, is authorised to vary the foregoing. No responsibility regarding messages attaches to this Company until the same are presented and accepted at one of the Transmitting offices; and if a message is sent to such office by one of the Company's messengers , he acts for that purpose as the agent of the sender. Messages will be delivered free within the established free delivery limits of the terminal office For delivery as a greater distance , a special charge will be made to cover the cost of such delivery. The company will not be liable for damages in any case where the claim is not presented in writing , within sixty days after sending the message. THOS. T. ECKERT, General Manager. NORVIN GREEN, President, Receiver's No. Time Filed. Check. Send the following message, subject to the above terms , which are hereby agreed to. } Pittston Oct 12 1888 To Gen. J. N Knapp Fifth av. Hotel N.Y. City Mr. Clarkson desires me to wire you for my list of N.Y. appointments to be made in accordance with original promise - large places - short distances - day travel & no Saturday nights . You may [*READ THE NOTICE NAD AGREEMENT AT THE TOP.*] Form No. 2 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ALL MESSAGES TAKEN BY THIS COMPANY ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS: To guard against mistakes or delays, the sender of a message should order it REPEATED; that is, telegraphed back to the originating office for comparison. For this, one half the regular rate is charged in addition. It is agreed between the sender of the following message and this Company , that said Company shall not be liable for mistakes or delays in the transmission beyond the amount received for sending the same; nor for mistakes, or delays in the transmission or delivery , or for non - delivery , or any REPEATED message beyond fifty times the sum received for sending the same, unless specifically insured, nor in any case for delays arising from unavoidable interruption in the working of its lines, or for errors in cipher or obscure messages, And this Company , is hereby made the agent of the sender, without liability , to forward any message over the lines of any other Company when necessary to reach its destination. Correctness in the transmission of message to any point on the line of this Company can be INSURED by contract in writing, stating agreed amount of risk, and payment of premium thereon at the following rates, in addition to the usual charge for No employee of the Company, is authorised to vary the foregoing. No responsibility regarding messages attaches to this Company until the same are presented and accepted at one of the Transmitting offices; and if a message is sent to such office by one of the Company's messengers , he acts for that purpose as the agent of the sender. Messages will be delivered free within the established free delivery limits of the terminal office For delivery as a greater distance , a special charge will be made to cover the cost of such delivery. The company will not be liable for damages in any case where the claim is not presented in writing , within sixty days after sending the message. THOS. T. ECKERT, General Manager. NORVIN GREEN, President, Receiver's No. Time Filed. Check. Send the following message, subject to the above terms , which are hereby agreed to. } recall that last summer I positively shut out Port Jervis & all towns in that section, & you named Central Railroad towns. Must have list before leaving home Anna Dickinson [*READ THE NOTICE AND AGREEMENT AT THE TOP.*]Cornelius N. Bliss, Chairman, J.N. Knapp, Chairman, Frank S. Smith} Secretaries J. N. Knapp, Vice Chairman Executive Committee Jno. W. Vreeman. NEW YORK STATE 1888 COMMITTEE, REPUBLICAN [Image] [Image] CAMPAIGN STATE OF NEW YORK, S.V. White, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL New York, Oct 25 1888 Miss Anna Dickinson Your friends in Poughkeepsie desire to know upon what train you will leave this city, for that place Please return answer by the messenger Yours Truly J.N. Knapp, ChairmanCornelius N. Bliss, Chairman, J.N. Knapp, Vice Chairman. J.N. Knapp, Chairman, Executive Committee. Frank S. Smith} Secretaries. Jno. W. Vrooman } NEW YORK STATE 1888 COMMITTEE. REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN STATE OF NEW YORK, S. V. White, Treasurer. FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL New York, Oct. 26, 1888. Dear Miss Dickinson, In my hasty notes to you yesterday I neglected to inquire whether it will be agreeable to you to speak in the city of Auburn (my home) on Monday evening, the 29th instant. I venture to hope you will consent to do so; and that you will so advise me. I have instructed my messenger to bring me your reply. With every respectful sentiment, Your humble friend, & obedient servant, J.N. Knapp Chairman Miss Anna Dickinson Everett House New YorkCornelius N. Bliss, Chairman, J.N. Knapp, Chairman, Executive Committee. Frank S. Smith} Secretaries. J.N. Knapp, Vice Chairman. Jno. W. Vrooman } NEW YORK STATE 1888 COMMITTEE. REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN STATE OF NEW YORK, S. V. White, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL New York, Oct. 28, 1888 Dear Miss Dickinson, My messenger, with a note to you, yesterday morning making inquiry as to your Auburn appointment for tomorrow evening, 29th instant, returned without your reply. Kindly inform me of your decision. You can reach there by taking the early morning train tomorrow. very truly yours, J. N. Knapp, Chairman. Miss. Anna Dickinson. Everett House, New York.Cornelius N. Bliss, Chairman, J.N. Knapp, Vice Chairman. J.N. Knapp, Chairman, Executive Committee. Frank S. Smith} Secretaries. Jno. W. Vrooman} NEW YORK STATE 1888 COMMITTEE. REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN STATE OF NEW YORK, S. V. White, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL New York, Oct. 27, 1888 Dear Miss Dickinson, Your Auburn appointment for the evening of the 29th instant is the only remaining appointment of yours that has been definitely arranged. I am unable, as yet, to name a date for a meeting in this city, although I directed some days since that efforts be made to secure a suitable hall. If it is not agreeable to you to fill the Auburn appointment be pleased to advise me and I will notify my home friends and neighbors that the meeting is abandoned - You are largely advertised for that meeting, and your failure to be present would be a great disappointment. I think I appreciate the situation as set forth somewhat in your note of yesterday;Cornelius N. Bliss, Chairman, J.N. Knapp, Chairman, Frank S. Smith} Secretaries. Executive Committee. Jno. W. Vrooman } J.N. Knapp, Vice Chairman. NEW YORK STATE 1888 COMMITTEE. REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN STATE OF NEW YORK, S. V. White, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL New York, 1888 and I have to express my sincere regrets for whatever has gone wrong. If it were practicable for me to leave here I should seek a personal interview to ascertain if the situation could not be mended. With sincere regard, Your friend & obt. servt. J. N. Knapp Chairman, Miss Anna Dickinson Everett House, New York,Everett House N. Y. 10.26./ 88 To / Gen. J. N. Knapp Dear sir: I have just come in to find your note of this morning - requesting reply. In answer I believe I know of nothing that is a response save to refer you to my telegram to you of Oct 12th & the answer of your Sec. of Oct 15th & inaddition my message to the Vice Chairman of the Natl Com. of Oct 19th = Meanwhile will you kindly answer me as to the matters therein stipulated & agreed to , & the further matter of my New York City appointment - by this evening at latest? respectfully Anna E DickinsonCornelius N. Bliss, Chairman, J.N. Knapp, Chairman, Executive Committee. Frank S. Smith} Secretaries. J.N. Knapp, Vice Chairman. Jno. W. Vrooman } NEW YORK STATE 1888 COMMITTEE. REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN STATE OF NEW YORK, S. V. White, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL New York, Oct. 25, 1888 Dear miss Dickinson, This moment it comes to me there is doubt about your appointments at Poughkeepsie tonight & at Auburn 30th inst. The arrangts. are made & you are advertised. If I have been in any way careless about advising you, forgive me but please dont fail. A committee at Poughkeepsie is appointed to meet you, & Mr. Hunter a member of this committee will find you on the train 31/2 P.M. this day. Pardon this urgent scrawl. Cordially yr J. N. Knapp Chm.Miss Dickinson Messenger. Haste.Cornelius N. Bliss, Chairman, J.N. Knapp, Vice Chairman. J.N. Knapp, Chairman, Executive Committee. Frank S. Smith} Secretaries. Jno. W. Vrooman} NEW YORK STATE 1888 COMMITTEE. REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN STATE OF NEW YORK, S. V. White, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL New York, Oct. 25, 1888 Dear Miss Dickinson, You can reach Poughkeepsie in time, by taking the six o'clock P.M. train. I venture to hope you may find it practicable to fill the appointment. I gave ample notice to our friend Colonel Dudley of this appointment, & I insist upon it that you must not hold me at fault. It is impossible that I could do anything wrong or neglectful where you are concerned; because I profoundly respect and admire you - probably as much as any person living. Faithfully, J. N. Knapp Chm. Miss Anna Dickinson Everett House New York.142 East 19th Monday 22d My Dear Miss Dickinson, Will you lunch with me on Wednesday at 1 o'clock? It is to be a very informal lunch - not a party only tea & toast & talk - (three T's you perceive)affair nor "an occasion" - but the meeting of friends "in all simplicity" as the gentle quakers express it - Perhaps Sarah Jewett & my sister-in-law from Salem, may be here Sincerely your friend, Walter G. Browne and I thought in this social way we might become better acquainted. If you are anti tea, anti wine, anti naughty drinks, you shall have your water ad libitum Again I desire to remind you that it is neither anOffice of Secretary District No. 2 & 6 L.O.B.B. ORPHAN ASYLUM AT CLEVELAND, O. ORPHAN ASYLUM No. 2 & 6. Louisville Steam Lith. Compy. Louisville, Ky. March 31 1872 Miss Anna E Dikinson [Oha?] My friend O.P. Bernard was Kind anough to give me your directian - excuse my liberty in addressing a few lines to you. Your lecture on Thursday gave such universal satisfaction that many who were unable to hear you regret it & feel sorrow - I spack to my friend Rev Dr. Haywood & he promised to write you & use all his influence to induce you to honor Louisville once more - rest assured Madame that the old prejudices in Ky are dead & burried - people thinks & act different as far years past , & no one, [more] else than you can greatly help & assist to the onward steps of the present times - Kentucky & more so Louisville is alive with the new organisation the "liberal Republicans" & much good is expected from the Cincinnati Convention - From Mr. Bernard I learn it is your intention to be in Cincinnati at the time of the Convention [as] I will be there as a delegate, & shall be very happy to make your personal acquaintance - Should you again visit Louisville, which I hope you soon will, I beg you to make my house your home. Again Mdme excuse my liberty as a stranger in writing to you.. respectfully yours Wm KriegshaberPittsburg, Sept 27th 1863 My Dear Anna, With a prospect of being awakened at the interesting hour of half past three in the morning, I can not promise to write you as long a note, as I could wish, but I must thank you for your very kind remembrance of my children on your return from your late trip, and express to you my sincere regret as having been absent on both occasions when you called. I hope on my return to be more fortunate. I have just returned from Allegheny City, where I spent two days quietly and pleasantly with my Aunts, during my husband's absence in Washington Co. He is laboring earnestly into good work, and has been observing the papers earnestly hoping to see that you were doing the same. In Danville he was applied to, as to your coming there during the campaign, and in Lewisburg, they offered you the use of University Hall. He observed yesterday, a paragraph descriptive of your proceedings at Camp Wm Penn, and took pains to have it inserted in the Commercial a new paper, published here, with a very large circulation throughout the West. We have enjoyed the beautiful scenery of our State very much. In my depressed state of feeling, the influence of so much beauty of Nature could not fail to be soothing, and I find myself restored to something like my natural cheerfulness. I suppose we shall be absent nearly a fortnight longer. You may suppose I want to see my children, but I do not allow myself to be anxious. But what do you care for my egotism? Tell Sue, I am afraid I shall not be able to write again, as we are travelling constantly, but I often think of her. Give my love to your Mother, Sue and Samuel, and be a good girl- very dutiful and proper. Ever affectionately yours Carrie. P.S. I was wrong, respecting Danville & Lewisburg. Upon Mr. Kelley's recommendation, those two towns applied to the State Committee to have you sent there.My Dear Friend, The very dutiful letter you addressed to your "Papa" interested me very much, but I beg leave to assure you that although he may choose to occupy the paternal relation, towards you, you are both vastly mistaken if you suppose I mean for one moment to adopt you as my daughter - no - no - I shall not consent to appear before the world as an ancient dame one moment before I am compelled to - besides, as you appear to the one chosen by my son, as his future spouse, it will be quite early enough for me to accept the title of Mamma, when you shall be presented to me as my daughter-in-law! Who knows! You may find me a dragon! a "ma chere mère" - ah! I wish I may prove as truly estimable as she is represented.Surely you re familiar with her character as portrayed by Miss Bremer in the "neighbors." But a truce to nonsense. We want you to come home to earnest works there is a great deal to be done, and to those who have the necessary gifts, a special order seems given at this time. I ought to enclose a letter from Mrs Small urging us to make the long-talked-of visit to Harrisburg, But I have mislaid it - when it re-appears I will forward it. Her husband called here a fortnight ago, and was disappointed to hear that you were absent - said that his fellow-citizens desired to hear you, and the soldiers seemed almost to demand it as their right. For this I cannot blame them. They have heard of you as their friend, They believe you to be so, and seem to long to see you among them, laboring at least to cheer them, as they drag out a tedious life in the Hospital. Mrs. Small is much interested and occupied in the Hospital adjoining her house. She enlarged somewhat upon the plainness of her home, in an independent, straight forward sort of way, that I admire, especially as she puts her delay in procuring certain new articles upon the ground that her house has been used in the service of the Soldiers, and on some occasions made a perfect thoroughfare. I fancy both you and I could be very happy in a much more plain way, with good, sincere people. If you think I have spoken plainly, pray excuse me, but I am wonderfully like my husband, neither of us having passed through the "Circumlocution office." I have not called on your Mother and Sister since you left, my baby having been sick, and engrossed much of my attention. We took her from home ten days ago, and she improved rapidly, butduring the past week another tooth commenced troubling her, and we watch her from day to day with much anxiety. We have had tedious, anxious summers with all our little girls, but I trust little Marian will be spared some of the suffering that fell to the lot of the others. With regard to Mrs. Small, I ought to say to you that owing to the precarious condition of my baby, I shall not dare leave home, but must remain at my post. That need not interfere with any one else. I am quite sure you could do a great deal of good there, and at the opening of the campaign, would it not be a good thing to be in Harrisburg, form proper associations so far as necessary, and gain some idea of the business results of your anticipated labors. Do not think me a meddlesome crone, but ponder these wise jaws, and write us frankly - believing in as ever, sincerely yours Carrie Sunday eve Aug. 2nd 1863