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Letter, Carl Schurz to Riggs, March 27, 1900

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated March 27, 1900, is written from Carl Schurz to Riggs. The letter is an accpetance to an invitation.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Schteinitz, November 8, 1899

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated November 8, 1899, is written from Carl Schurz to Schteinitz. The letter speaks of Schurz's relationship with Abraham Lincoln and the misconceptions about his relationship with Lincoln due to a letter written by F. Perry. The letter is written in German
Letter, Carl Schurz to Beaorre, August 39, 1899

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated August 30, 1899, is written from Carl Schurz to Beaorre. The eight page letter explains that Schurz missed a dinner engagment with Beaorre because he had been seriously ill and requests Beorre to not seek revenge for his failings. The letter goes on to explain the lengths Schurz had gone to to seek out Beorre since recovering from said illness. The letter concludes with a book recommendation and speaks of the biography Beaorre is working on.
Letter, Carl Schurz to V.G. Block, August 18, 1899

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated August 18, 1899, is written from Carl Schurz to V.G. Block updating Block on his health and explains why he is unable to do as requested in Block's previous letter.
Letter, Carl Schurz to D. Reiller, December 26, 1898

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated December 26, 1898, is written from Carl Schurz to D. Reiller . The letter confirms that he is in possesion of a copy of the Lincoln Douglas speech, signed by Abraham Lincoln. An archivist's note "Written by Carl Schurz" is written in pencil in the bottom left corner of the page. The paper is both creased and stained in places.
Letter, Carl Schurz to William Phillips, May 20, 1896

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated May 20, 1896, is written from Carl Schurz to William Phillips. The letter offers Schurz's regrets to Phillips' invitation. The paper has a black outline or frame and th eappears to have raised faint lines.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Mrs. Riggs, November 12, 1895

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated November 12, 1895, is written from Carl Schurz to Mrs. Riggs. The letter sends Schurz's regrets that he must refuse his friend's request due to his obligations at the annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform as president of the league. Schurz goes on to invite Mrs. Riggs and her husband for a visit some weekend. The last page has a note reading "Please Return--KDR"
Letter, Carl Schurz to Francis Sparbook, February 22, 1895

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated March 27, 1893, is written from Carl Schurz to Francis Sparbook. The letter is Schurz's promise to read Sparbook's book when his time permits as he is terribly busy with engagements. The paper is discolored in several places.
Letter, Carl Schurz to John Wilson, March 27, 1893

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated March 27, 1893, Carl Schurz to John Wilson informing Wilson that Schurz will not be able to make the requested.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Leon Ball, February 14, 1893

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated February 14, 1893, is written from Carl Schurz to Leon Ball. The letter sends regrets at being unable to comply with Ball's request due to not being a member of the legal profession. The paper is yellowed with age. A catalog description of Schurz and the letter is included.
Letter, Carl Schurz to A.F. Orr, September 23, 1892

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated September 23, 1892, is written from Carl Schurz to A.F. Orr. The letter sends his regrets at not being able to attend the requested event due to the uncertainty of Schurz's health but would be happy to contribute some resolutions if so desired.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Horatio King, June 18, 1891

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated June 18, 1891, is written from Carl Schurz to Horatio King. The letter thanks King for his compliments on Schurz's paper on Abraham Lincoln. The letter goes on to deny any intention to criticize Nicolay-Hay's book. The letter is written on "Hamburg-American Packet Company Director's Office" letterhead that includes the address of the company and the company logo. A handwritten note reguarding the contents of the letter is written in pencil beneath the letter's date. There are stains along the left edge and a crease at the center of the page.
Letter, Carl Schurz to unknown , October 28, 1890

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated October 28, 1890, is written from Carl Schurz to an unknown recipient. The letter is Schurz denying a request made to write the speech he is to deliver the next week and convey's that he will likely just speak "off hand." The letter is written on "Hamburg-American Packet Company Director's Office" letterhead that includes the address of the company and the company logo. The page has crease marks and what appears to be a tape mark at the bottom.
Letter, Carl Schurz to W.S. Perry, December 10, 1889

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated December 10, 1889, is written from Carl Schurz to W.S. Perry. The letter convey's his regret at having not recified a mistake sooner and offers an enclosed check as retribution. The letter goes on to inquire about further stock market dividends and prices.
Letter, Carl Schurz to S.A. Choiatiz, December 15, 1888

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated December 15, 1888, is written from Carl Schurz to S.A. Choiatiz. The letter sends his regrets that he will not be able to contribute to Choiatiz's war reminiscenest and can only add his signature to Choiatiz's collection. There is some rust staining at the top right of the paper.
Letter, Carl Schurz to a doctor, May 24, 1888

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter dated, May 24, 1888, is written from Carl Schurz to an unidentfied doctor. The letter informs the recipient that Schurz has completed the requested action and offers further support if needed. The letter is not written in English. The paper has yellowed with age in places.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Unknown, June 8, 1887

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated June 8, 1887, is written from Carl Schurz to Unknown. The letter is a reply letting the recipient know that Schurz is not in possession of any autograph letters of General W. Krzyanowski.
Letter, Carl Schurz to A. J. Curtain, May 2, 1887

Carl Schurz

This photocopy of a handwritten letter, dated May 2, 1887, is written from Carl Schurz to A. J. Curtain. The letter is an introduction to Dr. A. Jabos of New York. A photocopy of the envelope addressed to Hon. A. J. Curtin in Petersburg is included.
Letter, Carl Schurz to W.H. Loudermill, May 28, 1886

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated May 28, 1886, is written from Carl Schurz to W.H. Loudermill. The letter is an acknowledgement that Schurz received the item sent to him. The letter is written on blue lined paper.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Mr. Ax, February 21, 1885

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated February 21, 1885, Carl Schurz to Mr. Ax. The letter informs Ax that as much as he would like to accommodate him, Schurz is unable to due to current circumstances. The original letter doesn't appear to be written in English. "Autograph Collection of Dr. Max Thorek, Chicago" is ink stamped on the last page. There are some stains on the paper.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Oscar Straus, March 21, 1884

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated March 21, 1884, Carl Schurz to Oscar Straus. The letter speaks of Schurz's regret at having not met Straus and invites him to his home at his convenience. The paper has some yellowing along the left side.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Robert Johnson, February 26, 1884

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated February 26, 1884, is from Carl Schurz to Robert Johnson. In the letter, Schurz agreed to the request Johnson made in a previous letter. There is a stain on the paper beneath Schurz's signature. "Carl Schurz Sec Int" is written in pencil along the top of the back of the page.
Letter, Carl Schurz to John T. Morse, January 22, 1884

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated January 22, 1884, is written from Carl Schurz to John T. Morse. The letter assures Morse that Schurz is working diligently on writing a book but cannot provide a timelime when the book will be completed. The pages bears visible crease lines and has yellowed with age. The back of the page has Schurz's name and the date on the top right corner and some archives notations are written in pencil.
Letter, Carl Schurz to Courtlandt Palmer, July 2, 1883

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated July 2, 1883, is written from Carl Schurz to Courtlandt Palmer. The letter inquires as to whether or not it is too early to think of the papers to be written next winter and speaks of how Schurz is tired and needs a vaction "without any nightmares, expecially with that of 'journalism'." The letter is writte on "The Evening Post, New York, Editorial Rooms" letterhead. The back of the page includes Schurz's name and the dated and bares obvious crease marks.
Letter, Carl Schurz to C.W. Harrington, June 14, 1883

Carl Schurz

This handwritten letter, dated June 14, 1883, is written from Carl Schurz to C.W. Harrington. The letter urges Harrington to produce evidence that has been requested by the President's office and admonishes Harrington about following rules for the protection of the government. The letter goes on to speak of applicants and how the pension office handles various aspects of the rules when cirucumstances are beyond the applicant's control. The two page letter is written on "The Evening Post, New York, Editorial Rooms" letterhead.