Correspondence Collection

Letter from Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth I, Sheffield, 29 October 1571. Artist: Mary Queen of Scots
Letter from Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth I, Sheffield, 29 October 1571. Letter, in French, from Mary Queen of Scots, to Queen Elizabeth

Lincoln, New Mexico, United States. Old mailbox at the Lincoln post office

The Letter, 20th century. Artist: Rex Whistler
The Letter, 20th century. From The Studio Volume 120 [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1940]

Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427858 Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson
WW2 greetings card, Corporal J.D.M. Pearson, official war picture by Laura Knight, official war picture from the National Gallery

Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Artist: John Hampden
Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Letter written from Northampton by John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode

Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Artist: Isaac Newton
Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Letter written from Trinity College, Cambridge by Newton to William Briggs, MD

Letter from James Edward Stuart to Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, St Germains, 3rd May 1703. Artist: James Stuart
Letter from James Edward Stuart to Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, St Germains, 3rd May 1703. Letter from James Edward Stuart, the pretender, signed James R, to Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat

WW2 greetings card, dog in helmet
WW2 greetings card, dog in a tin helmet. Date: circa 1942

WW2 birthday card with plane. Date: circa 1942

The Studdy Dog - Somebody Cares by George Studdy
The Studdy Dog, later known as Bonzo, appearing as an example of animal caricatures in an article in The Strand magazine. This particular dog appears to be getting ready to post a love letter

Page 3, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427859 Page 3, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, 12th September 1586. Artist: Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, Vice Chamberlain, 12th September 1586. Letter from Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

Graca & Cos stall - Hong Kong - important printers and vendors of postcards, stamps and stationary. Date: circa 1905

WW2 Christmas card, Lloyds Bank, showing the white cliffs of Dover. Date: 1944

The Writing Desk, 1915. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
The Writing Desk, 1915

Postman delivers a letter to two children
A postman delivers a letter to two children and their dog. Date: c.1920

WW2 greetings card, As You Were! Three servicewomen in uniform, a WRN, an ATS and a WaF, look longingly at an elegant evening dress in a store window. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, London Carries On, by Joseph Bato, official war picture from the National Gallery. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, black cat in helmet
WW2 greetings card, black cat in a helmet marked OK. Date: circa 1942

Modern fax-answering machine, front view

Letter from Mozart to a freemason, January 1786 (pen & ink on paper)
XPH330366 Letter from Mozart to a freemason, January 1786 (pen & ink on paper) by Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91); Staatsbibliothek, Berlin

Mr Sandow Attending To His Days Correspondence, c1898. Eugen Sandow (1867-1925) was a German pioneering bodybuilder known as the father of modern bodybuilding

WW2 Valentines Day card, You are my target
WW2 Valentines Day card (inside), You are my target for today. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, Bus Conductor
WW2 greetings card, A Girl Bus Conductor, by Ethel Gabain, official war picture from the National Gallery. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, Escort! A Chelsea Pensioner looks in admiration at an RAF airman with an elegant woman on each arm. Date: 1941

WW2 Christmas card, A False Alarm -- a dog in AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) uniform. Date: 1941

Facsimilie Of Letter From Vincent Van Gogh To Emile Bernard, Arles, 18 March 1888. Vincent Van Gogh, 1853-1890. Dutch Artist

WW2 Christmas card, dog with gas mask
WW2 Christmas card, a black Scots terrier runs along with a gas mask in a box tied to his collar. Date: circa 1942

Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho)
8668132 Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters)

Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug., 17, 1875 (engraving)
3434414 Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug., 17, 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Going in Marseille. Bibl)

A letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria from Wilhelm Richard Wagner
3585820 A letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria from Wilhelm Richard Wagner; (add.info.: A letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886) from Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer

Mother looking her daughter in the eye. New Year's Greeting Postcard addressed to soldiers who went to war
JAB5034983 Mother looking her daughter in the eye. New Year's Greeting Postcard addressed to soldiers who went to war "Dear Absent, Our Caresses and Happy New Year"

Illustration showing a small and compact typewriter, circa 1895, used for reporting lectures as well as for ordinary
5311574 Illustration showing a small and compact typewriter, circa 1895, used for reporting lectures as well as for ordinary correspondence

The first letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria from Wilhelm Richard Wagner
3585822 The first letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria from Wilhelm Richard Wagner; (add.info.: The first letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886) from Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Mother and her daughter giving her a kiss. Postcard " All our caresses and dear memories", 1910 years
JAB5034971 Mother and her daughter giving her a kiss. Postcard " All our caresses and dear memories", 1910 years.; (add.info.: Mother and her daughter giving her a kiss)

A letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria from Wilhelm Richard Wagner
3585817 A letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria from Wilhelm Richard Wagner; (add.info.: A letter to King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886) from Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer

Carrier pigeon used to carry dispatches out of Paris, 1870 (engraving)
863843 Carrier pigeon used to carry dispatches out of Paris, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Carrier pigeon used to carry dispatches out of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)

Card Rack with a Jack of Hearts, c.1895 (oil on canvas)
XOS5878804 Card Rack with a Jack of Hearts, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 95.9x83.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by John F)

Letter from Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Francis Drake concerning a Mr Duval's situation on the 'Zealous'
CWA124881 Letter from Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Francis Drake concerning a Mr Duval's situation on the 'Zealous', 1798 (ink on paper); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

A woman writing a letter at a bureau in the 19th century, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891
3432526 A woman writing a letter at a bureau in the 19th century, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891; Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian public letter writer
2910344 Italian public letter writer; (add.info.: 1860 Giorgio Sommer, photograph of an Italian public letter writer, 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tommy writing home after battle, 11 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Tommy writing home after battle, 11 Jun 1917. A British officer, lying on the ground in a captured German trench in Oostaverne Wood, Belgium, writing a letter

"Squire Mayduke's Daughter" - drawn by John Gilbert, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Squire Mayduke's Daughter" - drawn by John Gilbert, 1862. Illustration to a short story by Augustus Mayhew. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

"The Note and the Nosegay", by W. F. Yeames, in the Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"The Note and the Nosegay", by W. F. Yeames, in the Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani. '...especially on Sundays after mass

Self portrait, 18th century. Creator: Martin van Meytens
Self portrait, 18th century

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité en Habit dEsté, between c1678 and c1693
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualite en Habit dEste, between c1678 and c1693

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"Capturing the Essence of Correspondence: A Journey Through Time" In a world where instant messaging dominates, let us take a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of correspondence. From handwritten letters to heartfelt greetings cards, these artifacts hold stories that transcend time. "The Letter" by Rex Whistler transports us back to the 20th century, reminding us of an era when words were carefully crafted on paper. It speaks volumes about the emotions conveyed through ink strokes and delicate penmanship. The old mailbox at Lincoln post office in Lincoln, New Mexico stands as a testament to countless exchanges between loved ones separated by distance. Each letter dropped within its metal embrace carried hopes, dreams, and connections waiting to be rekindled. Page 2 of Abigail Adams' letter to John Adams from 1776 showcases her eloquence in expressing her thoughts during a pivotal period in history. This ink-stained piece holds glimpses into their intimate conversations amidst revolutionary times. A WW2 greetings card sent by Corporal Joan Pearson reminds us of the power of connection even during times of conflict. These small tokens held immense value for soldiers far away from home, offering solace and support amidst chaos. John Hampden's letter to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill takes us back even further - all the way to 1642. The artist himself captures this historical moment with his own hand; it is both a personal account and an artistic masterpiece. Frederick Childe Hassam's "The Writing Desk" immerses us in 1915 America - an era marked by elegance and sophistication. This painting depicts not just a desk but also serves as a window into an entire culture built upon written communication. Arabella Stuart's letter to Countess Shrewsbury provides insight into aristocratic life during the late 16th-early 17th century. Frederick George Netherclift brings this exchange alive through his artistic interpretation, allowing us to glimpse into their world.