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Folder with notes

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

A folder with an unattributed note that probably contained transcriptions of Emily Dickinson's poems that were edited and published by Mabel Loomis Todd for Poems: Third Series. The note explains some of the notations found on the transcribed poems, including information about the transcribers and other people involved in transcribing and editing Emily Dickinson's poems. The note reads "Poems, Third Series Printer's Copy. The writing is that of M.L.T. [Mabel Loomis Todd], except as otherwise notated. T.W.H. is Col. Higginson [Thomas Wentworth Higginson] or Mrs. T.W.H. [Mary Wentworth Higginson]; Miss Graves, later Mrs. Houghton [Harriet Graves Houghton], was an amanuensis; Alice Hill, a neighbor who lived opposite The Homestead. The 'world' typewriter was given to The Jones Library by M.T.B. [Millicent Todd Bingham]."

Folder with notes
Envelope with notes

Bingham, Walter Van Dyke, 1880-1952

An envelope that probably contained transcriptions of Emily Dickinson's poems that were edited and published by Mabel Loomis Todd for Poems: Third Series. There are multiple unattributed notes written in pencil on the envelope. A note to the left of the address which was likely written by Millicent Todd Bingham states "Ms of Third Series showing Mama's corrections" and the years 1890 and 1891 are noted. The envelope was originally addressed to Mr. W.V. Bingham. Another unattributed note that is written above the address states "The worst is 'I heard a fly buzz.'"

Envelope with notes
Editorial notes

Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932

Mabel Loomis Todd editorial notes related to Emily Dickinson's poems. "B a to s" is written in blue and "39 YB" is written in pencil.

Editorial notes
Editorial notes

Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932

Mabel Loomis Todd editorial notes related to Emily Dickinson's poems. "B s to z" is written in blue and "13 Y.B." is written in pencil.

Editorial notes
Transcriptions of twenty two Emily Dickinson poems enclosed in a sheet with note

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

Twenty two handwritten and typed transcriptions of Emily Dickinson's poems. These transcriptions are part of the collection of transcriptions of Dickinson's poems produced by Mabel Loomis Todd for publication in a volume edited by her. Most transcriptions are in Todd’s own hand; some are typed, and some were transcribed by other individuals. The transcriptions were enclosed in a sheet with a note written in pencil that states "These copies made to send to magazines (Duplicates) and for Year Book all published." The transcriptions include editor's notes, marks, and other notations. Sixteen of the twenty two transcripts may relate to Emily Dickinson's manuscripts in this collection (Amherst Manuscripts 98, 131, 152, 153, 203, 216, 256, 302, 303, 329, 330, 332, 333, 375, 383, 387, 476, 499, 764, and 802).

Transcriptions of twenty two Emily Dickinson poems enclosed in a sheet with note
Editorial notes

Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932

Mabel Loomis Todd editorial notes related to Emily Dickinson's poems. "C all" is written in blue and other notes are written in pencil including "25 yearbook" and "25 YB."

Editorial notes
Notes regarding telegrams

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

Unattributed notes, possibly about or drafts of telegrams, regarding a variety of topics including old postage and Turkish stamps, the journeys of several women to and from Smyrna (İzmir), the Protestant community in the United States, the Bulgarian missionaries, and the Civil War. The notes are labeled as a copy. These may have been sent or received by Justin Perkins.

Notes regarding telegrams
Notes regarding the Battle of Jericho

Unattributed notes regarding the story of the Battle of Jericho as told in the Book of Joshua in the Bible. The last page of the notes contains a list of questions regarding Solomon’s temple, Jericho, and the difference between the Jews and Samaritans.

Notes regarding the Battle of Jericho
Turkish Missions Aid Society notice of meetings

Turkish Missions' Aid Society

A printed notice of January 14th and 15th public meetings of the Turkish Missions Aid Society at which it is stated that the President of the Society, the Earl of Shaftesbury (Anthony Ashley-Cooper), the Chairman of the Bath Branch, Reverend Charles Kemble, and the missionary to the Nestorians, Dr. Perkins (Justin Perkins), will be speaking. There are several handwritten notes on the item; one of which includes an edit crossing through the name Joseph K. Tucker and including G.R. Birch.

Turkish Missions Aid Society notice of meetings
Note fragment

An unattributed note with "Martha Swan" written along with a last name that is presumably incomplete as the paper is torn.

Note fragment
Genealogical notes regarding the Perkins family

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

Unattributed genealogical notes regarding the family of Justin Perkins.

Genealogical notes regarding the Perkins family
Notes regarding Mesopotamia

Unattributed document possibly regarding Mesopotamia including notes about books and references in other written works on Mesopotamian geography, Syriac language, Arabic poets, and Mesopotamian history. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are mentioned multiple times.

Notes regarding Mesopotamia
Notes regarding telegrams

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

Unattributed notes, possibly about or drafts of telegrams. The notes reference an individual, the Riggs family and their Nile voyage, and several Civil War battles. Yazoo Pass, Haine's (Haynes) Bluff, Port Hudson, steamboats, and the Potomac are all mentioned. These may have been sent or received by Justin Perkins.

Notes regarding telegrams
Notes regarding a letter

Unattributed notes, possibly an incomplete draft of an article, regarding British sympathy during the American Civil War and a letter from Justin Perkins to Lord Shaftesbury (Anthony Ashley Cooper) dated May 24, 1861.

Notes regarding a letter
Notes regarding James Henry Coffin

Coffin, James H. (James Henry), 1806-1873

Unattributed handwritten notes regarding James Henry Coffin.

Notes regarding James Henry Coffin
Notes regarding telegrams

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

Unattributed notes, possibly about or drafts of telegrams, regarding a variety of topics including Mr. Riggs' Nile voyage and the Yazoo expedition of the Civil War, an approval of an appointment, a mention of "Queen of the West," and delegates from a convention and the date an annual meeting will be held. Oroomiah (Urmia) is written at the bottom of the second page. These may have been sent or received by Justin Perkins.

Notes regarding telegrams
List of ministers

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

Unattributed list of ministers Joseph Lathrop, John Woodbridge, Samuel Hopkins, Daniel Taylor Bagg, Pliny Butts Day, Moody Harrington, Justin Perkins and Henry Martyn Perkins with brief notes regarding each individual. Also included are possible research notes about Justin Perkins, Charlotte Bass Perkins, and Henry Martyn Perkins. A note at the top of the page states Mrs. P (presumably Charlotte Perkins) was the first American woman to navigate the Black Sea in 1834.

List of ministers
Genealogical notes regarding the Perkins family

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

Unattributed genealogical notes regarding the family and siblings-in-law of Justin Perkins with brief notes on the life of Justin Perkins.

Genealogical notes regarding the Perkins family
Transcription of Emily Dickinson's alternative wording for the line "with a delusive wheel"

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

An editorial note written by Mable Loomis Todd about the poem "A route of evanescence" referred to by Todd as "The Humming Bird." Todd transcribes a line and alternate wording that she states Emily wrote on a scrap. The scrap referred to does not appear to be part of this collection.

Transcription of Emily Dickinson's alternative wording for the line "with a delusive wheel"
Notes on items sold by Harry Stone from Sweetser collection

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

An unattributed typed note concerning items from the Sweetser collection sold by Harry Stone. The note contains a transcription of two lines from letters written by Emily Dickinson which begin "Every tree a message from India" and "Were affection dependent on location." The note also includes a transcription of Dickinson's poem "Blossoms will run away." The item contains several penciled notes in unidentified hands. "21 letters" is penciled under Sweetser collection and may refer to twenty one typed transcriptions of letters from Emily Dickinson to Abigail and Cornelia Sweetser in this collection.

Notes on items sold by Harry Stone from Sweetser collection