A Guide to the Papers of Charles King, 1827-1914 #7491

A Guide to the Papers of Charles King, 1827-1914

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 7491

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Preferred Citation

Papers of Charles King, Accession #7491 , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased by the Library on March 20, 1964.

Scope and Content Information

This collection consists of 16 letters from Charles King, to various recipients, including J.W. Weidemeyer, D.S. Farrington, Joseph Marshall Stoddart, Miss Storr, Howes Norris, Jr., William H. Rideing, and W. J. Dornuf.

Contents List

Charles King to J.W. Weidemeyer 1887 August 21

ALS, 1 p.

Sends sketch of life of his father, Gen. Rufus King. Mentions publication of his story "The Deserter" in Lippincott's Magazine

C.K. to [Joseph Marshall] Stoddart 1892 February 17

ALS, 1 p.

Needs money due to the death of his mother and would like an advance on a proposed story.

C.K. to [J. M.] Stoddart 189[2] February 22

ALS, 1 p.

Acknowledges receipt of $250 as advance payment on proposed story and states his proposal and agreement for remainder of contract.

C.K. to [J. M.] Stoddart 1892 June 24

ALS, 2 p.

Discusses the misunderstanding concerning the current story (serial) for McClure's Magazine and proposed book for Stoddart.

C. K. to [J. M.] Stoddart 1892 June 30

ALS, 2 p.

Clarifies his misunderstanding about the proposed stories he is working on, and will write the one for Stoddart as soon as he finishes the serial for McClure. Asks for a $250 advance to send wife and children.

C. K. to [J.M.] Stoddart 1892 August 9

ALS, 2 p.

Reports on status of story; will send all chapters by middle of next week and requests money.

C. K. to Miss Storr 1893 October 15

ALS, 1 p.

Sends note of regret in reply to Miss Storr's request for a poem.

C. K. to Howes Norris, Jr. 1894 April

ALS, 1 p.

Is honored by Norris's invitation to join so illustrious a circle.

C. K. to "Dear Sir & Brother Delt" 1898 June 25

ALS, 1 p.

Says there are a number of Greek Letter Society fellows in his California army camp.

C. K. to William H. Rideing 1901 January 7

ALS, 2 p.

Discusses subjects for a story requested by Rideing.

C. K. to W. H. Rideing 1903 January 5

ALS, 1 p.

Outlines a proposed story about Colonel Webb Hayes for Mr. Rideing.

C. K. to W. H. Rideing 1905 March 26

ALS, 1 p.

Comments on an article sent to him by Rideing. Mentions The Youth's Companion. Will send a brief article about Army officer uniforms.

C. K. to W. J. Dornuf 1907 December 7

ALS, 1 p.

Comments on the effects of and his use of tobacco and alcohol.

C. K. to W. H. Rideing 1914 October 3

ALS, 2 p.

Mentions previous visits to Boston and points of interest. Discusses men he has served with possible topics of interest for a story.

To Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington 1827 August 21

DS, 1 p.

Memorandum regarding payment of note to an earlier Charles King (1789-1876).