Anna Dickinson General Correspondence "O" Miscellaneous 1862-1910, UndatedBeallsville March 27 1878 Miss Anna Dickinson Madam at a recent meeting of the Independent Order of Good Templars, of this Borough, it was resolved to raise a Library for the diffusion of general intelligence. All persons subscribing the Sum of one dollar, to have access to the same. At a subsequent meeting on the 24th [??st], a permanent organization was effected; and it was likewise unanimously resolved that our association be Styled, the "Anna Dickinson Library Association of Washington Co". Believing your name will give celebrity to the association, and thereby secure many valuable donations. A committee of two persons, consisting ofDr. James W. Whitsett, and Wm Baker Esqs, to call upon and solicit you to donate one lecture for the benefit of the association. Respectfully David Shanor M.D, Arthur Odbert, President SecPhila June 9 1865 Miss Ann Dickerson I beaing One of the Commity did call at you residance this morning to asertain you terms in regards to a lecture to rais funds for a school of Industry in Richmon. It was the Union Christian Commision requested us to do so as it is very much needed. Likewise to replemish our Seemans Apreciation funds of which I am a member. As our funds are nearly exausted please let me know at the earliest day and oblige.Mrs. Elizabeth Off. No 261 So 20th St, PhiladEditorial Room of The Morning Journal Room 25 Nebune Building New York June 30 1890 Dear Miss Dickinson: It is a fact that a name carries weight, and newspapers recognize that fact. So when we requested you to write for us on a certain subject, we did not thing of offering to any one else upon the sameTopic. xxxxxx Hoping that you will find time for the Talk. I beg to remain Yours Sincerely, John W. O'KeefeEditorial Rooms of The Morning Journal, Room 25, Tribune Building, New York, June 30, 1890 Dear Miss Dickinson: It is a fact that a name carries weight, and newspapers recognize that fact. So, when we requested you to write for us with a certain subject, we did not think of applying to anyone else for the same topic. The result is that we have not yet printed the desired essay; and, if you feel able to contribute, we are still desirous of hearing from you. Hoping that you will find time for the task (300 words is all that we desire), I beg to remain Yours, sincerely, John W. O'Keefeno 10 W. Fourth Ave (Bronx) New York City 5.29.1910 To Clara Ma Olton Denver, Col. Yours is the first case in a long while from any of the "New Women" of Colorado for my signature. --So in writing I will put to it, this--I climbed Mt. Silbert, Mt Lincoln, Pikes Peak Long's Peak, Grey's Peak-- Other Peake--in the days of "Roughing It." On to Pikes Peak before Bridle Path even. I took the first four legs (of donkey) that even stood on it; Up Grey's Peak I went a second time to see the sunrise. I was the firstwoman who ever stood on Long's Peak. Items perhaps of interest in these "Woman" Days. And I love Colorado with a vital energy -from my heart's core. One or two criminals and the associated hill dominated for reason, by Whitelaw Reid, have set for me through the last twenty years a more difficult climb than Pike's in the roughness--Colder than Grey's at Sunrise, bleaker than Long's in Winter storm. But the top is nearly gained. Lou will know about it soon and I doubt not, with other American women will be glad. Your friend--the friend of all lovers of liberty and your personal well wisher Anna E. DickinsonDear Madam; I would so much like to have your autograph on enclosed card Thanking you now in anticipation of the favor. Sincerely Yours. Clara M Olson [*Above all things ~ Liberty! Sincerely yours Anna E Dickinson 5. 29. 1910*]Dresden 14/4 1891 My Dear Miss Dickinson, You have a whole heart full of sympathy from me in your continued illness & financial embarrassment. A volume would be required to express my admiration of you, my esteem for you & the gratitude I feel for the services you rendered our beloved country in the years of her sore trial. I am especially able to sympathize for during the past eight years, I have myself been ill. Am slowly creeping back to health. I have been alone through these years of suffering & have discovered a public want entirely normal . On my return,I remember, & once by Mrs. Abby Hutchenson Patton. But you were not prisent. Accept, my dear Miss Dickenson, my love, & earnest wishes for your speedy restoration to health & usefulness. And believe me Yrs. very truly Anna Oliver Elsasser Str. No 2 III Dresden, Germany Europe Address, Madame Anna Oliver. I would like to found a dwelling for the isolated. There are numbers of persons, who, after devoting their days of vigor to the public benefit, are either old or sick, & destitute of sufficient for a support. I know several. I am wondering how you are situated for care & companionship. If you are able to write letters, I shall be exceedingly pleased to hear from you. I regret that I have never had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance. Invitations have several times been sent me to meet you--once by Sorosis,The Western Union Telegraph Company Dated Phila July 16,1872 To Miss Anna E. Dickinson 1710 [Forest?] I have just found an old Congressional directory. Justin S. Morrill Strafford Vermont Chas ONeill 13 par This telegram has just been received at the office in The La Pierre House where any reply should be sent.Groveland, May 27th 62 Miss. Anna E. Dickinson You Left Groveland so abruptly last week when I was in the field, that I never thought to hand you the small collection we took on the evening of your lecture, so, I suppose, I am a defaulter. We took most three dollars, which is enclosed. Please write me when recd. Hope you had a pleasant visit at Newbury port I think it doubtful whether I shall attend the convention tomorrow, but possibly may. Mrs. Ordway sends Love Yours truly J. H. OrdwayGroveland, May 16 th - 1862 Dear Mr. May Yours of the 19th was duly received. We should greatly prepare to hear Miss. Dickinson come Saturday, if it could be so arranged, then Wednesday, or any week day evening. We wish the people to hear, to do what they must be got out and I fear we should not have a great meeting. I mean attendance, on the 21st, that is all the objection. We shall be very happy to see and hear Miss. D, hope she will visit Groveland If you can make arrangements to meet my suggestions I should be glad if not, continue those proposed and give me notice by mail tomorrow if you please Yours Truly J.H. OrdwayPresent my respects to Dickinson and the hospitalitities of my home If we should not be at the depot on her arrival Mr. Carlton will bring her to my houseOwego, Tioga Co., Dec. 6, 1869 Miss Anna E. Dickenson Dear Madam, I have recently published a piece of music entitled "Sorosis Galop" and wish in the next issue, to dedicate the same to some person who has been earnest in effort to elevate my sex. I prefer your name. Will you grant it me, and greatly oblige Yours truly, Nelle Orgel. -over-Please address Miss Nelle Orgel, Owego, Tioga Co., N. Y. Box 102.At Home- Xmas 1880 My dear Miss Dickinson- I have no excuse for intruding upon you, + feel that I need none, except that it is the Festive of the Heart + Home, and that the impulse is upon me to wish You a Merry ChristmasProvidentially. Don Piatt says Don't - What do you say? Really I must get out of pitifully salaried journalism or perish in it, but have not the nerve to "try the Pass" on the "Excelsior" Road. Pray spare me of your abundance of "grit" now that you have passed the drifts & escaped the Avalanches standing in the smiling sunlit valley and a happy New Year! I read with pleasure the successes of "An American Girl" & would like to see it & then talk it over. I have several invitations to attempt the dreadful road that leads to successful play writing, but I procrastinate, perhapsOf Success- where may you stand until many another glad New Year has come + gone. Your friend, Always, [Louis?] O’[Shaughnelpy ] [“Commercial”?]No 132 Franklin Street, Boston New York Office. 713 Broadway Late Ticknor & Fields, and Fields, Osgood & Co. Boston, May 3 1876 Miss Anna E. Dickinson Dear Madam We will pay you as copyright on "A Paying Investment" ten per cent on the retail price of all copies sold. Plates and all expenses of publication to be on our cost. Yours truly J. R. Osgood [Co?] overDear Miss Dickinson I suppose the [?] is as good a contract as anything. All that it needs to make it valid is your written acceptance of it. Pray send the proofs at once. We will publish this month if we get them before the end of this week. I hope you will have a pleasant and profitable journey to the West Indies. Very Truly Yours J. R. OsgoodApril 18th 1877 Dear Anna Dickinson Will you pardon the presumption of an utter stranger in taking the liberty of addressing you I saw you perform last Saturday and was so thoroughly pleased and satisfied with your play and acting that I could hardly restrain myself from asking for the privilege of shaking hands with you at the close of the performance I have read all the criticisms on your play and am asindignant at the unjust treatment it has received as it is possible for a disinterested person to be - and tonight when I read your letter I felt myself compelled to at least write to you (knowing as I do the character and style of men you have had to deal with at the Eagle Theatre) and beg you to accept the sympathy of a woman who is an ardent admirer of yours I am doubtless taking an unpardonable liberty in writing to you as I am, but my heart impels me and I cannot help it. I wept tears of indignation at the unjust treatment you have received and also in sympathy with your portrayal of the character, while witnessing your performance and my earnestness must be my excuse. You would make me very happy if you would permit me to call upon you and wish you a God Speed in your work - the stage wants such women as you and such plays as yours to elevate it - it is now degraded by immoral French plays and still worse Variety Shows - while a pure performance such as no good woman needblush to witness such plays as yours and one that Lotta played in at her last engagement here meet with but fair success. But do not be discouraged - I can not help one sentence in your play ringing in my ears "He laughs best who laughs last." and that you will be the one to triumph over every obstacle even the critics I feel assured. I am a woman who has suffered much, teach school for a living and have been preparing myself for the stage for over a year. I have met with some encouragement [with] from the press and managers and hope to make the Theatrical profession a success an ardent love of it and enthusiasm for my chosen profession may be some excuse in your eyes for occupying your valuable time and you would make me feel honored and happy - I repeat - by allowing me to take your hand for I love you although we have never met - Respectfully Sophie M. Osburn 12th st School 322 West 48th St. Near University PlacePhiladelphia, July 13 1867 My dear Miss Dickinson, Do you remember that you told, one evening at Miss Cary's, to myself & others, at the request of Oliver Johnson, a most interesting story, the heroine of which you called Deborah? - a story about a haunted attic & an appearance in bodily form; the result being that one whocommitted suicide was relieved from earth-bondage, & that the attic ceased to be haunted, in consequence. Desiring [th] to use this incident as an illustration - though, of course, without names or other particulars that might indicate who the actors were;- I am desirous of verifying it by reference to Deborah, if that was her [m] name, & to the landlady of the house, if I can find her. Will you kindly inform me what the name was, & if you know where she is to be found? You did not know the number of the house, but through her I can doubtless ascertain it. Pardon the trouble to which I am thus putting you. You know my motive. It is, to verify such Evidences of immortality & a future life as come in my way in the shape of actual phenomena; being of opinion that theEvidences recorded in Scripture, without such corroboration, are getting to be deemed ensafficient, especially by the Scientific mind of the day. I hope you are enjoying yourself, after your labors. I may take the field myself, as lecturer for a month or two, next winter. Faithfully yours, Robert Dale Owen Miss Anna Deckenson Please address me, care of Mrs. Calhoun 77 Clinton Place New York.Winona Minnesota July 23rd 1871 Miss Anna Dickinson Philadelphia, Penn The idea occured to my mind, and to ask the following favor [to] of yourself. I am an English orphan supported myself since, or about the age of nine years and am now 24 and my financial condition is deplorable. And had to change my employment for my health. One of the cause's of my financial embarrassments is that of experimenting and improving an Invention of mine with no other resources than my earnings. And that a precarious Trade. My desire is this, if you can give my employment as a Groom or Gardener upon your Premisesat whatever salerey you choose to allow. My difficulty has been caused by unsteady employment. And a heedless regard for the future. Untill about 5 years ago I commenced studying and allow me to state the result My first attention was called to the subject of Heat & Light [L] (Solar) The extract of my (now) Theory is that we do not receive heat from the Solar Center but light (and that) [from] is a Reciprocal light from all the Planets within our System. Each Planet (is its own Sun) or rather the Atmospheres of each Planet forms or attracts its own light from space and forms or attracts its own light from space and forms a Focus or Sun. You are acquainted with a Glass burner. So acts all atmospheres, according to their density and the density of the oxygen gass. Which is the combustible. Next is gravitation Universal First it is Electricity & Magnetic - Electricity does not extend beyond its boundary, limited, according to the moisture in our atmosphere. For example a meteor will pass through our atmosphere within the electrical current contained in vapor or moisture it will fall, as its own current is being neutralized with that of the Earths. If beyond the limits of our electrical current it will pass upon its own course. Its velocity may cause it to Ignite while passing through our Atmosphere, which is an obstruction, in [its own on acquiring] endeavoring to form its own Orbit, which I consider all Planets, do and have done, according to their weight. Next I am interested in regard to the Formation of Planets and all other Terrestrial bodies - Creation of Man - do not agree with Darwin I would like to be acquainted with Huxley's, Law of Protoplasm Gravitation, one point slipped my memory, that is, we do not know but the whole Terrestrial System is in the act of falling or stationaryMy next is in Chemistry - To find out what a man knows - by the aid of the electrical current, and to Neutralize its destructive effect upon the Nervous System, so as to make it over-throw all circumstantial evidence in Criminal cases and to exhibit the real fact that is in an Fraudulent case. The reason why I make this application is hoping that you will look into my case, for character, I refer you to a Mr. S.C. Huey formerly a resident of Winona now President of an Insurance Co in Philadelphia. But please do not inform him of my motives of leaving this place, nor my request off yourself. Further my reason for making this request is that I may use such scientific works that you may have in your Library and find a Friend and Critic in yourself. I beg of you please have a curiosity enough to make inquires of Mr. Huey. If you see proper to assist me &c address Price Owens Winona Minnesota