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Miscellaneous embossed envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson

This elaborately embossed envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson features fruits, flowers, and birds on the front. A tiny dog appears on the back of the…

Embossed invitation to the American Ball hosted by the American Party at Austin

This invitation, issued by the "American Party" of Austin, is elaborately embossed with a floral motif. It reads in part, "The invitations are not…

Letter to Lizzie Johnson from J.F. Powers, declaring his love

In this letter, which features an embossed seal in the upper-righthand corner, Powers declares his affection for Johnson: "I presume you must have…

Letter of marriage proposal with match

This marriage proposal from an unknown suitor features an actual match as well as a drawing of a hand pointing a finger. The note reads, "Accept my…

Letter to Lizzie Williams (nee Johnson) with "Shaking Salve" recipe

This recipe for "shaking salve" was addressed to "Mrs. Lizzie E. Williams," indicating that it was sent sometime after her marriage to Hezekiah G.…

Letter to Lizzie Johnson from a soldier, dated Aug. 1, 1862

In this letter posted from a "Camp near Richmond," a soldier beseeches Johnson to reply to him. "My letter which I wrote you from York Town about the…

Front and back cover of <em>The Ladies' Letter Writer </em>(187-?)

The complete title of this 19th-century etiquette handbook is The Ladies' Model Letter-Writer: A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subject, With…

Template for a letter from "a Lady recently married" from The Ladies' Letter Writer (187-?)

This excerpt of pages 22-23 of The Ladies' Letter Writer (187-?) provides a template for a letter of invitation "from a Lady recently married" to a…

Templates for response letters to marriage proposals from The Ladies' Letter Writer (187-?)

This excerpt of pages 30-37 of The Ladies' Letter Writer (187-?) provides template for letters of acceptance and rejection of marriage proposals.

Cover and front matter of <em>Gaskell's Compendium of Forms, Social, Educational, Legal &amp; Commercial </em>(1882)

The front cover, copyright information, dedication, and back cover of Gaskell's Compendium of Forms, Social, Educational, Legal &amp; Commercial,…