Correspondence and Autographs – P-Q, 1797-1921

Correspondents include: Governor John M. Parker (1863-1939), Governor of Louisiana, to Andrew J. McShane (1865-1936), Mayor of New Orleans, 1921 January 15; John Humphreys Parry, barrister (1816-1880) to T. Coggins, sending his autograph, 1850 June 3; Sir J. Patterson, British judge, referring to a check, picture, and engraving, 1833 April 9 and a copy of [George] Nobb’s account of the Pitcairners, 1857 July 26; H.E. Pease, Des Moines, to S.D. Whitney, about local news, 1863 February 19; and Captain Sir Edward Pellow (1757-1833), Viscount Exmouth, HMS “Indefatigable,” [Hamoaze], to J. Harrison, requesting him to present the enclosures (not present) to Lord Spencer, 1797 February 2. Other correspondents include: Spencer Perceval (1762-1812), British Attorney General, to W. Hill, Surry County, concerning a copy of the indictment and record of acquittal for Thomas Turner, 1802 December 2; [H.B.] Phillips to “Dear Sir” asking if he and his wife would join the provincial tour of “The Octoroon” by Dion Boucicault, 1861 December [10]; Humphrey Pike (1780-1808) to John Dunham, concerning the death of his sister, Mary Dunham Pike (1784-1806), Saco, Maine, 1806 March 29; Sir Frederick Pollock (1845-1937) to “My dear Charles” concerning an engraving, 1869 March 2; Arthur J. Powell, K.C., to Thomas H.E. Foord, asking him to accept his regrets, incomplete, undated; John J. Powell to J.H. Fleming, concerning a donation to his musical festival, 1880 October 14; and Josiah Phillips Quincy (1829-1910), 1860.