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202302-001-81 · Item · 18–
Part of Laura Carten fonds

Autograph of Abdul Majid Khan in red ink.

Abdulmejid I (1823-1861) was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He was known for his views against Ottoman nationalism, and his reforms to integrate non-Muslims into Ottoman society.

202302-001-88 · Item · [Before 1889]
Part of Laura Carten fonds

Autograph of Wilkie Collins on the bottom portion of a letter to S. Langley.

Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was a Victorian era novelist, and pioneer of detective fiction.

202302-001-89 · Item · 1870
Part of Laura Carten fonds

Autograph of Thomas Carlyle written on the bottom portion of a letter.

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish historian who wrote many popular essays including On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History (1841)

202302-001-90 · Item · 1882
Part of Laura Carten fonds

Autograph of William Gladstone addressed to S. Langley

William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) served four terms as Prime Minister of Great Britain and is known for his part in the Irish Home Rule acts. To date, he has served the longest period of time of any other British Prime Minister.