Finding Aid for the Collection of Bret Harte Letters, 1860-1902

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Finding Aid for the Collection of Bret Harte Letters, 1860-1902

Collection number: 487

UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections

Manuscripts Division



Los Angeles, CA

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  • Manuscripts Division
  • UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections
  • Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
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  • Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
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Descriptive Summary

Title: Collection of Bret Harte Letters,
Date (inclusive): 1860-1902
Collection number: 487
Extent: 2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Abstract: Bret Harte (1836-1902) settled in San Francisco in 1860 where he worked as a printer, clerk, and secretary in a government office. He wrote short stories and became the first editor of the Overland Monthly (1868-71) in San Francisco. The collection consists of correspondence, one literary manuscript, and some holograph fragments by Harte.
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Language: English.

Administrative Information

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Provenance/Source of Acquisition

William Andrews Clark Library, 1966, transfer.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Collection of Bret Harte Letters (Collection 487). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

UCLA Catalog Record ID

UCLA Catalog Record ID: 4232712 

Biography

Bret Harte was born Francis Brett Hart on August 25, 1836 in Albany, New York; at 11 he had a poem published in the New York Sunday Morning Atlas; he left school and went to work at 13; traveled to California in 1854, settling in San Francisco in 1860; worked as a printer, clerk, and secretary in a government office; published the short story, The Work On Red Mountain (later titled M'liss) in 1860; became first editor of the Overland Monthly (1868-71) in San Francisco; published the story, The Luck of Roaring Camp (1868) and the satiric verse parody, Plain Language from Truthful James (Better Known as the Heathen Chinee) in 1870 in that journal; also became known for his stories, The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1869) and Tennessee's Partner (1869); gained a U.S. government position in Germany in 1878, served as U.S. Consul at Glasgow, 1880-85, and then moved to London; died on May 5, 1902 in Camberley, England.

Scope and Content

Collection consists of correspondence, one literary manuscript, and some holograph fragments of writer Bret Harte. Of some 300 letters from Harte to various persons, there are 108 to his wife Anna Griswold Harte and to his son Francis King Harte, 107 to Alexander Boyd, a British artist who illustrated some of Harte's stories, and his wife, a writer. There are also eleven letters to Thomas Edgar Pemberton. Also includes Bret Harte's manuscript for Colonel Starbottle's client.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Harte, Bret, 1836-1902--Correspondence.
Authors, American 19th century--Archival resources.
Manuscripts for publication.

Related Material

Willard Samuel Morse Collection of Ephemera Relating to Bret Harte (Collection 1019). Available at Department of Special Collections, UCLA.

 

Papers, ca. 1860-1902

Physical Description: (2 boxes, ca. 300 items)

Scope and Content Note

Includes letters to Mrs. Harte and to his son, Francis King Herte (108 items); to Mr. or Mrs. Alexander Stuart Boyd (107 items); and to Thomas Edgar Pemberton (11 items).
A card index for most of the letters is filed in the Numbered Collections shelf-list.
Transcripts have been made for many of the letters.
 

American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut

Box 1

F. Bret Harte, New York, agreement with American Publishing Company to deliver manuscript of book, Gabriel Conroy, for publication by January 1873, in return for which Harte would receive an advance of $1,000. September 8, 1872.

Physical Description: Letter signed. 2pp. 12.5 × 8.

Scope and Content Note

Agreement signed by F. Bret Harte, and by E. Bliss, Jr., President of the American Publishing Company. Attached are receipts of September 8 and September 19, each signed by Bret Harte and for advances of $500.
Box 1

B.H., receipt of September 8, 1872 to American Publishing Company on a/c of copyright of Gabriel Conroy, in amount of $500.

Physical Description: Document signed. 1 leaf. 4 × 8.

Scope and Content Note

Attached to Harte, Bret.... Agreement of September 8, 1872, with American Publishing Company.
Box 1

B.H., receipt of September 8, 1872, to American Publishing Company on a/c of copyright of Gabriel Conroy, in amount of $500.

Physical Description: Document signed. 1 leaf. 4 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Attached to Harte, Bret.... Agreement of September 8, 1872, with American Publishing Company.
Box 1

B.H., New York, agreement with American Publishing Company to sell to Scribner & Company the right to publish Bret Harte's novel, Gabriel Conroy, in Scribner's Magazine for $3,000. May 15, 1875 a.

Physical Description: Document signed. 1 leaf. 12.5 × 8.
Box 1

Scribner & Company, New York, agreement with American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut, regarding purchase and publication of Bret Harte's novel, Gabriel Conroy, in Scribner's Magazine. May 15, 1875 b.

Physical Description: Document signed. 2 leaves. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Signed for Scribner & Company, New York, by E. Bliss, Jr., President.
Box 1

F.E. Bliss of American Publishing Company. Account of sale of copyright of Bret Harte's novel, Gabriel Conroy, to Houghton Mifflin & Company. 1897.

Physical Description: Typed document signed. 2 leaves. 11 × 8.

Note

No typescript.
Box 1

American Publishing Company assignment of copyright to Houghton Mifflin & Company, for Bret Harte's novel, Gabriel Conroy. 1897 January 2.

Physical Description: Typed document signed. 2 leaves. 11 × 8.

Scope and Content Note

Signed for American Publishing Company by F.E. Bliss, and for Houghton Mifflin & Company by unidentified party.

Note

No typescript.
 

Bliss, Arnold

Box 1

B.H., New York, to My dear [Arnold] Bliss. July 21, 1874.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2 with entry for Gabriel Conroy, Hartford, 1876 (later issue).
Box 1

Harte, New York, to My dear [Arnold] Bliss. June 12, 1876.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 2.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2, with entry for Gabriel Conroy, Hartford, 1876.
 

Boughton, W.H.

Box 1

W.H. Boughton, New York, to Dear Mr. Harte [Francis King Harte]. 1894 July 21.

Physical Description: Typed note signed. 1 leaf. 5.5 × 7.5.

Scope and Content Note

Originally enclosed in: Harte, Bret, to F.K. Harte, autograph note signed, August 2, 1894.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for The luck of Roaring Camp, 1870 (2nd issue).
Shelved immediately after Bret Harte letter of August 2, 1894.
 

Boyd, Alexander Stuart, 1854-1919

Box 2

B.H., Glasgow, to Mr. Boyd [Glasgow]. 1885(&).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 4 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.1).
With addressed envelope.
Stationery of Consulate of the United States of America, at Glasgow.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd [London]. October 12, 1885.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.2).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.288-289.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd, Glasgow. May 18, 1889.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.4).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd, Glasgow. December 23, 1889.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.5).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd, Glasgow. December 26, 1889.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.6).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd. 189?.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.7).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd, Glasgow. December 23, 1890.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.23).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd [Glasgow]. December 29, 1890.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.24).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd [London]. August 25, 1893.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.31).
Enclosure: Pall Mall magazine to A.P. Watt, typed note signed, August 23, 1893.
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd [London]. November 27, 1893.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.34).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mr. Boyd [London]. 1894(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.36).
With addressed envelope.
Letter published in part in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.385.
Box 2

B.H., Weybridge, Surrey, to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. August 12, 1894.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.6).
Enclosure: Harte, Bret, to Mrs. Boyd, autograph note signed, August 12, 1894.
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. November 23, 1894.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.12).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. April 9, 1895.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.22).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd. April 10, 1895.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.23).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. July 25, 1895.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.28).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. 1895 August 1.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.29).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. 1895(?) October 14(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.30).
With envelope addressed to Mrs. Boyd and cancelled October 16, 1895.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. 1896 July 28.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.7).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. 1897 March 7.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.13).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. 1897 March 9.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.14).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Farnham, Surrey [England] to [Alexander Stuart] Boyd [London]. 1898 September 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.28).
With addressed and cancelled envelope. Stationery of the Van de Veldes.
 

Boyd, Mrs. Mary Stuart

Box 2

B.H. to Mrs. Boyd [Mrs. Mary Stuart Boyd]. 18?? December.

Physical Description: Calling card. 1 leaf. 2 × 3.

Scope and Content Note

In Harte's hand, with Christmas greetings and, precedes the printed inscription, compliments of Bret Harte.
Card on this wood stock.
In Harte's hand, envelope addressed, Mrs. Boyd.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd, Glasgow. 1888 December 31.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.3).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1890s(?) a.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.8).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd. 1890s(?) b.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.9).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd. 1890s(?) c.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.10).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1890s(?) d.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.11).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd. 1890s(?) e.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.12).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd. 1890s(?) f.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.13).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd. 1890s(?) g.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.14).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1890s(?) h.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.15).
With addressed envelope, torn across the face.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd. 1890s(?) i.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.16).
Box 2

1890s(?) j.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.17).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1890s(?) k.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.18).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1890s(?) l.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.19).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1890s(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.20).
With partially addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1890s(?) September 19.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.21).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd, Glasgow. 1890 March 2.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.22).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1892(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.25).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1892 January 27.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.26).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1892 September 27.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.27).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1893 February 24.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.28).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1893 March 28.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 4.5 × 3.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.29).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1893 August 21.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.30).
Enclosure: Baylis, C., to Bret Harte, Autograph letter signed, August 18, 1893.
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1893 September 23.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.32).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1893 October 4.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.33).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1893(?) December 25.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.35).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.37).
With addressed envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.382-383.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 January 7.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.38).
Enclosure: Pen sketch by Bret Harte on leaf 7 × 4.5 in.
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [Brighton]. 1894 January 31.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.39).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [Brighton]. 1894 February 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.1).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. Wrexham [England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 April 22.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.2).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Weybridge, Surrey, to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 June 25.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.3).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [Kilconquat, Scotland]. 1894 July 17.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 6.5 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.4).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 August 2.

Physical Description: [Autograph note signed.] p.3. 5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.5).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Weybridge, Surrey, to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 August 12.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.7).
With: Harte, Bret, to A.S. Boyd, autograph note signed, August 12, 1894.
Box 2

B.H., Malvern [England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 September 3.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.8).
With addressed envelope cancelled at Malvern August 31, 1894.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 October 31.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.9).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 November 5.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.10).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1894 November 9.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.11).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 January 4.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.13).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 January 11.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4 .5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.14).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895(?) January 31(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.15).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 February 8.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

With addressed and cancelled envelope.
(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.16).
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 February 17.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.17).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 February 19.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.18).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 February 27.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.19).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 March 5.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.20).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 March 17.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1902, vol.2, no.21).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 May 10(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.24).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Written on Boyds' Stationery.
Box 2

B.H., Birmingham [England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 May 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.25).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 June(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.26).
Enclosure: Newspaper clipping from the Town Crier, June 8, 1895.
With addressed envelope cancelled June 8, 1895.
Box 2

B.H., Leamington [England] to Mrs. Boyd, [London]. 1895 July 15.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8 × 5 in

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.27).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.404-405.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 November 21.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.31).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 December 13.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.32).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Ferrybridge, Yorkshire, to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1895 December 17.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.2, no.33).
With addressed and cancelled envelope. Stationer of the Earl of Crew.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 February 1.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.1).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 February 18.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.2).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 April 6.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.3).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Headley, Hants [Hampshire, England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 April 16.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.4).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Stationery of the Van de Veldes.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 April 23.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.5).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 June 16.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.6).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 October 3.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.8).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 November 15.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.9).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1896 December 31.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.10).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 February 1.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.11).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 February 5.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.12).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 July 7.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.15).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Stationery of the Royal Thames Yacht Club.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 July 14.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.16).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 November 4.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1p. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.17).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 November 13.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.18).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 November 15.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.19).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1897 December 21.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 3pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.20).
With addressed envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Headley Hants [Hampshire, England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1898 January 29.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.21).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Headley Hants [Hampshire, England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1898 March 23.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2 leaves. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.22).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1898 March 29.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.23).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1898 March 30.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.24).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1898 April 2.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.25).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1898 May 21.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.26).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1898 July 7.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.27).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1899 December 14(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2 leaves. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.29).
With addressed envelope, cancelled December 16,1899.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1900 January 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 5.5 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.30).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H., Reading [England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1900 May 5.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.31).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Stationery of the Froudes.
Box 2

B.H., Camberley, Surrey [England] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1901 February 6.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 7 × 3.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.32).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Stationery of the Van de Veldes.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1901 March 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.33).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 2

B.H. [London] to Mrs. Boyd [London]. 1901 December 26.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.3, no.34).
With addressed and cancelled envelope.
 

Baylis, C.

Box 2

C. Baylis, Leamington [England] to Bret Hart [ sic], London. 1893 August 21.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 9 × 7.

Scope and Content Note

(In Harte, Bret, Letters to the Boyds, 1885-1901, vol.1, no.30a).
With: Harte, Bret, to Mrs. Boyd, Autograph letter signed, August 21, 1893.
Stationery of Great Western Railway.
 

Burgin, George B.

Box 1

B.H. [London] to George B. Burgin. 1891 December 31.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photograph mentioned in letter in file of Bret Harte photographs.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for A Client of Colonel Starbottle's, 1890.
Box 1

B.H., New York, to Mr. J.H. Carmany. 1871 April 11.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8 × 5.
 

Dodge, Mrs. Mary (Mapes), 1838-1905

Box 1

B.H. [New York] to Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge. 1874 May 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 8 × 6.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2 with entry for Idyls of the Foot-hills, Leipzig, 1874.
 

Fields, Osgood & Company, firm, publishers, Boston

Box 1

F. Bret Harte, San Francisco, to Messrs Fields, Osgood & Company [Boston]. 1869 September 8.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for The luck of Roaring Camp, 1870 (1st issue).
 

Harte, Mrs. Anna (Griswold), 1830s(?)-19(??)

Box 1

Frank, Boston, to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Mount Vernon, New Hampshire]. 1871 September 6.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

( In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.1).
With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.15-16.
Box 1

Frank, Harnellsville [New York], to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Sea Cliff, Long Island]. 1874 January 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.2) With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.32-33.
Box 1

Frank, to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1876(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.3).
Box 1

Frank, Washington, D.C., to Dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, New York]. 1876 October 9.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.4).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Frank, Washington, D.C., to Dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, New York]. 1876 October 10.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.5).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Frank, Washington, D.C., to Dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1877.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.6).
Box 1

Limick, Georgetown, to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1877 July 8.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.7).
Box 1

Limick [New York] to Dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Long Island]. 1877 September 11.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.8).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Washington [D.C.], to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Long Island]. 1877 October 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 8 × 5.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.9).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.61-62.
Box 1

Limick, Washington [D.C.], to Dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Morristown, New Jersey]. 1878(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.10).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Washington, D.C., to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Morristown, New Jersey]. 1878 August 3.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.11).
Letter in pencil.
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 2

Limick [Bret Harte] Crefeld, to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, New York, New York]. 1879 March 4.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 20 × 12.5cm.

Scope and Content Note

With addressed and cancelled envelope.
In a green cloth case.
Box 1

Limick, Crefeld [Germany], to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Morristown, New Jersey]. 1879 July 5.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.12).
With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.145-147.
Box 1

Limick, Crefeld, [Germany], to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, New York]. 1880 April 15.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.13).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.174-175.
Box 1

Limick, London, to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, New York]. 1880 May 11.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.14).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.178.
Box 1

Limick, Glasgow, to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte], New York City. 1880 November 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

With addressed and cancelled envelope of the Consulate of the United States of America at Glasgow.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte. Boston and New York, 1926. pp.191-192.
Box 1

Limick, Glasgow, to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1883 September 15.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.15).
Box 1

Limick, Glasgow, to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1884 June 15 a.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 4 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.16).
Box 1

Limick, Glasgow, to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1884 June 15 b.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 8pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.250.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.3 with entry for On the frontier, Boston, 1884.
Box 1

Limick, Glasgow, to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1884 December 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.17).
With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1886 April 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 8pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2 with entry for Gabriel Conroy, Hartford, 1876.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1887 November 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.18).
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1888 February 17.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.19).
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1888 June 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.20).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1889 January 4.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.21).
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Great Neck, Long Island]. 1889 July 20.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.22).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Ventnor, I.W. [England], to Dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1890 February 4.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.23).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.348-349.
Box 1

Limick, Ventnor, I.W. [England], to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1890 February 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.24).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.349.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1890 May 16.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.354.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.3 with entry for Cressy, Boston, 1889.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1891 May 20.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.25).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1893 September 20.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.127).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1894 February 22.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.30).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1894 March 24.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.32).
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1894 July 25.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6.5 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.35).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1894 November 24.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.40).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [Birmingham, England] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1895 January 26.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.46).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.397-398.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1895 May 29.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.47).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Broadway, Worcestershire [England], to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1895 June 27.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.48).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.402.
Box 1

Limick, Villeneuve [Switzerland], to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1895 August 25.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8.5 × 5.5.

Scope and Content Note

( In his Original letters] 1871-1902] vol.1, no.49).
With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.407-409.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1896 July 29.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.53).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1896 August 31.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.54).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Headley, Hants [England], to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1896 November 25.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.55).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1896 December 18.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.56) With face of addressed and stamped envelope. Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.438-439.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Nan [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1897 February 27.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

With addressed and stamped envelope. Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.4 with entry for Sue, London, 1902.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1897 October 29.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.3 with entry for Snow Bound at Eagle's, Boston, 1886.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1897 December 22.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.57) With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Headley, Hants [England], to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Plainfield, New Jersey]. 1898 March 10.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.58) With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1899(?) b.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.65) With face of addressed envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1899(?) c.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.66) With face of addressed envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Camberley [England], to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Caversham, Reading, England]. 1899 July 8.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.68) With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Caversham, Reading, England]. 1899 August 3.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.70) With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Camberley, to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Caversham, Reading, England]. 1899 September 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.71) With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Brighton, England]. 1899 December 2.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.72) With face of addressed and stamped envelope. Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.467.
Box 1

Limick [London] to Dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1900 January 3.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 3.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.84) With fragment of addressed envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Brighton, Sussex, England]. 1900 April 9.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.87) With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Caversham, Reading, England]. 1900 June 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

( In his Original letters [L871-1902] vol.2, no.88).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Caversham, Reading, England]. 1900 August 3.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.92).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick, Camberley [England], to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1900 October 4 a.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.95).
With face of addressed envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Paris, France]. 1901 January 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.100).
With addressed and stamped envelope marked: Registered Letter.
Box 1

Limick, Camberley [England], to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1901 September 3.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.102).
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England]. 1901 December 22 b.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.105).
With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.500.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte, Paris, France]. 1901 December 29.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.107).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

Limick [London] to My dear Anna [Mrs. Bret Harte]. 1902 January 17.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.108).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.502-503.
 

Harte, Francis King, 1865-

Biography/Organization History

Biographical note: Bret Harte's younger son.
Box 1

B.H., Glasgow, to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1883 August 4.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

With addressed and cancelled envelope.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for The luck of Roaring Camp, 1870 (2d issue).
Box 1

B.H., Cherwell Edge, Oxford [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1893(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.26).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1893 December 29.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 4.5 × 3.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.28).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p. 376.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1894(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.29).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Son [Francis King Harte]. 1894 March 15.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.31).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.378.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte, Weybridge, Surrey, England]. 1894 June 4.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.33).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1894 June 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.34).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1894 August 2.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Enclosure: Boughton, W.H., to Mr. [Francis King] Harte, autograph note signed, July 21, 1894.
With addressed and stamped envelope.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for The luck of Roaring Camp, 1870 (2nd issue).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1894 August 5.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.36).
Letter trimmed.
Box 1

B.H., Malvern [England] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte, Weybridge, Surrey, England]. 1894 September 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.37).
With fragment of addressed envelope.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1894(?) October(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.38).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.394-395.
Cf.- Harte, Bret, to [Francis King Harte] Autograph letter signed, October 10, 1894.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte, Oatlands Park, Surrey, England]. 1894 October 10.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.39).
With face of addressed and stamped envelope.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1895(?) a.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.41).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1895(?) b.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.42).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte, Cavendish Square, W. London]. 1895(?) c.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.43).
With face of addressed and cancelled envelope.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Son [Francis King Harte]. 1895(?) d.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.44).
Box 1

B.H., Birmingham [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1895(?) January(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.45).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1895(?) December(?) a.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.50).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1895(?) December(?) b.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.51).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1896(?) May(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.1, no.52).
Box 1

B.H., Headley, Hants [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1896 October 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.431-432.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.4 with entry for Sue, London, 1902.
Box 1

B.H., [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1896 November 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.434-435.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.3 with entry for Clarence, Boston, 1895.
Box 1

B.H., Headley, Hants [England] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1897 April 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.3 with entry for Snow Bound at Eagle's, London, 1886.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1898(?) April(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.59).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1898 April 6.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.60).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1898 June 22.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.61).
Box 1

B.H., Farnham, Surrey, to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1898 August 4.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.454-455.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.4 with entry for Tales of trail and town, Boston, 1898.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1898(?) December(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.62) Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.457.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1898 December 27.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.63).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1899(?) a.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.64).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1899 March 30.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.67).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1899(?) August(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 5.5 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.69).
Box 1

B.H., Camberley, Surrey [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) a.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 6 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.73).
Box 1

B.H., Goring, Oxon. [Oxford, England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) b.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 6 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.74).
Box 1

B.H. to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) c.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.75).
Box 1

B.H. to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) d.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.76).
Box 1

Papa [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) e.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 4 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.77).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) f.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.78).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) g.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.79) With fragment of addressed envelope.
Cf.- Harte, Bret, to [Francis King Harte], Autograph letter signed [1900?].
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) h.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.80).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) i.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.81).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) j.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 5.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.82).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) k.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.83).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) l.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.4 with entry for Sue, London, 1902.
Box 1

B.H., Camberley, to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 March 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.4 with entry for Sue, London, 1902.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 March 21.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.85).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) April(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 2pp. 3.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.86).
Box 1

B.H., Broadway, Worcestershire [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 July 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.89) Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.470-471.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 July 27.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.90).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.471-472.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 July 29.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.91) Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.472-473.
Box 1

B.H., Camberley [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 August 23 a.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.93).
Box 1

B.H., Camberley [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 September 1.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.94).
Box 1

B.H., Camberley [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 October 4 b.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.96).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) December(?) a.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.97).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900(?) December(?) b.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.98).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.482.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1900 December 24.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.99).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1901(?) April(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.101).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.491-492.
Box 1

B.H. Camberley [England], to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1901 November 1.

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.103).
Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte, ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. pp.498-499.
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1901 December 22 a.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.104).
Box 1

B.H. [London] to My dear Frank [Francis King Harte]. 1901 December 25.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

(In his Original letters [1871-1902] vol.2, no.106).
 

Herschel, Herman

Box 1

B.H., Crefeld, to Herman Herschel, Hamburg. 1879 May 13.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 1 leaf. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2 with entry for Two men of Sandy Bar, Boston, 1876.
 

Lindsay, Lady

Box 1

B.H. [London] to Dear Lady Lindsay. 18--(?).

Physical Description: Autograph note signed. 1 leaf. 3.5 × 4.5.
 

Osgood, James Ripley, 1836-1892

Box 1

B.H., Newport, Rhode Island, to J.R. Osgood [Boston]. 1871(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 5 × 4.
Box 1

B.H., Morristown, New Jersey, to Jason R. Osgood, Boston. 1873 December 12.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.13.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2 with entry for Mrs. Skagg's husbands, 1873.
Box 1

B.H., New York, to My dear Osgood. 1875 May 26.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 6.5 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Letter published in The letters of Bret Harte ed. by G.B. Harte, Boston and New York, 1926. p.51.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2 with entry for Gabriel Conroy, Hartford, 1876.
Box 1

B.H., Crefeld [Germany] to Jas R. Osgood. 1880 February 14.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.2 with entry for Jeff Brigg's love story, London, 1880.
 

Page, Mrs. E.A.S.

Box 1

Fr. Bret Harte, San Francisco, to Mrs. E.A.S. Page. 1865 March 10.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

With addressed envelope.
Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for The Lost Galleon, 1867.
 

Pemberton, Thomas Edgar, 1849-1905

Box 1

B.H., to My dear Mr. Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton. no.2 Norfolk Road, Edgehasten, N. Birmingham, England]. 1879 May 25.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Stationery headed: United States Consulate, Crefeld.
With this: Original envelope, addressed, stamped and canceled.
Box 1

B.H., Crefeld, to My dear Mr. Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton. 2 Norfolk Road, Edgehasten, Near Birmingham, England]. 1880 February 27.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 7.75 × 4.75.

Scope and Content Note

Stationery monogrammed: B.H.
With this: Original envelope, addressed, stamped and canceled.
Box 1

B.H., Innellan, to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton], [2 Norfolk Road, Birmingham, England]. 1880 September 16.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Stationery monogrammed: B.H.
With this: Original envelope, addressed, stamped and canceled.
Box 1

B.H., London, 15 Upper Hamilton Terrace, N.W., to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton]. 1881 December 1.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 4pp. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Stationery monogrammed: B.H.
Box 1

B.H., to [Thomas Edgar Pemberton]. 1881 [December 2-.

Physical Description: Autograph card signed. 4.75 × 3.25.

Scope and Content Note

Christmas card with wishes and signature by Bret Harte.
Box 1

B.H., to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton. 2 Norfolk Road, Edgehasten, Birmingham]. 1883 February 7.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 7pp. 8.25 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Stationery headed: Consulate of the United States of America. Glasgow.
With this: Original envelope, addressed, stamped and canceled.
Box 1

B.H. [London] 74, Lancaster Gate, W., to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton]. 1895 December 19.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 18 × 11cm.
Box 1

B.H., to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton]. 1896 October(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 17.5 × 11cm.

Scope and Content Note

Dated Thursday Night..
Inscribed by Pemberton Replied 11/1/96..
Box 1

B.H. [London] 74, Lancaster Gate, W., to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton]. 1896 October 22.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 18 × 11cm.
Box 1

B.H. [London] 74, Lancaster Gate, W., to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton]. 1900 March 23.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 3pp. 17.5 × 11cm.
Box 1

B.H., Camberley, Surrey [England] to My dear Pemberton [Thomas Edgar Pemberton]. 1900 August 23 b.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2pp. 17.5 × 11cm.
 

Scribner & Company, New York

Box 1

Scribner & Company, New York.1875 May 15 b.

Physical Description: Document signed. 2 leaves. 8 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

Scribner & Company, New York, agreement with American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut, regarding purchase and publication of Bret Harte's novel, Gabriel Conroy, in Scribner's magazine.
Signed for Scribner & Company, New York, by E. Bliss, Jr., President.
 

Walsworth, E.B.

Box 1

F.B. Harte, San Franc[is]co, to Reverend E.B. Walsworth. 1864 March 2.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 2 leaves. 8 × 5.
 

Whipple, Edwin Percy, 1819-1886

Box 1

Fr. Bret Harte, San Francisco, to E.P. Whipple, Boston. 1865 October 29.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 11pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for In Memoriam... 1864.
 

[Miscellaneous Correspondence]

Box 1

[Bret Harte] to [?]. 18--(?).

Physical Description: Autograph letter (fragment?) 1 leaf. 5 × 4.

Scope and Content Note

Letter trimmed.
Box 2

Letter to James Anthony Froude. London, May 22, 1889.

Physical Description: 6pp. 17.5 × 11cm. Holograph.

Scope and Content Note

In a red silk case.
 

Letters to Various Persons. v.p., v.d.

Physical Description: 15 items. Holograph.

Scope and Content Note

  • 1 letter to Frank Bliss of the American Publishing Company, June 26, 1875.
  • 3 letters tp Chatto and Whindus, 1878-1890.
  • 1 letter to W.A. Searer, May 26, 1880.
  • 1 letter to Dear Sir, October 27, 1880.
  • 1 letter to J.S. Wood, May 25, 1881.
  • 1 letter to Miss Evelyn Coleman, August 28, 1882.
  • 1 letter to Mr. Austin, May 27, 1887.
  • 1 letter to Mackenzie Bell, June 27, 1887.
  • 1 letter to Dear Sir, April 29, 1890.
  • 1 letter, with enclosure, to the Editor, Windsor Magazine, December 14, 1898.
  • 1 letter to Dear Sir, n.d.
  • 1 letter to Mrs. Van Wait, n.d.
  • 1 letter to Miss Higgins, October 13 [no year]
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Box 1

Fr. Bret Harte, San Francisco, to E.P. Whipple Boston. 1865 October 29.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 11pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Photostatic copy in Morse Catalogue, vol.1 with entry for In Memoriam... 1864.
Box 1

Bettit, United States Consulate, Glasgow, to My dear Cousin Jessie. 1882 February 18.

Physical Description: Autograph letter signed. 8pp. 7 × 4.5.

Scope and Content Note

Reference is made to completion of dramatized version of his Thankful blossom.
 

[Miscellaneous Manuscripts]

Box 2

Letters to the Boyds [Alexander Stuart Boyd and Mary Stuart Boyd] 1885-1901.

Physical Description: 106 letters in 3 vol. 24.5cm.

Scope and Content Note

Binder's title.

Arrangement

Letters are mounted on stiff blue paper of uniform size and arranged and numbered chronologically; most of the letters accompanied by envelopes.
In cloth folders in brown cloth slip cases.
Calling card and four enclosures not included in the numbering.
Box 1

Original letters [to his wife, Mrs. Anna Griswold Harte, and to his son Francis King Harte, 1871-1902].

Physical Description: 108 letters in 2 vol. 24.5cm. Letters are mounted on stiff paper of uniform size and arranged and numbered chronologically. In cloth folders, in half dark green morocco slip cases.

Scope and Content Note

Binder's title: F. Bret Harte, Original Letters.
Box 1

B.H.'s St. Bernard. [A running commentary on excerpts from Bret Harte's letters to her father, Thomas Edgar Pemberton, 1879-1883]. 19--.

Physical Description: Typescript. 9 leaves. 10.25 × 8.25.
Box 2

A client of Colonel Starbottle's. Tunsbury(?), September 19, 1890.

Physical Description: 46 leaves. 23.5cm. Holograph.

Scope and Content Note

First published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1892, with the title, Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people..
Bound by Rivière & Son in dark green morocco.
Transcripts have been made for many of the letters.
Ex Libris: Willard S. Morse.
Box 1

A Passage in the Life of Mr. John Oakhurst, leaf from the original manuscript. 187-(?).

Physical Description: Manuscript (holograph) 1 leaf. 7.5 × 5.

Scope and Content Note

First published in: Harte, Bret. Tales of the Argonauts... 1872.
Removed from: Harte, Bret. Tales of the Argonauts... 1875.
Box 1

Ephemera. v.p., v.d.

Physical Description: 9 items. Holograph.

Scope and Content Note

Includes serveral leaves from unidentified manuscripts; envelopes without letters; cancelled check; typescript of a poem, A second reivew of the Grand Army, signed by Harte.