Typed information sheet transcribed from the Librarian's Annual Report by H.L. Koopman.

Poem in Italian. Signature illegible.

[Poem] Signed. Begins "Terrena vita, Piena a d'inganni ..."

[Autograph] Said to have been found after the Battle of Leipzig.

Pencil drawing of small Christian shrine in the country signed by Carrie Brown.

Pencil drawing of horses with groom. Signed with initials G.R.B.

Letter in Italian.

Letter in English about a train trip.

Note accepting an invitation to witness Carnival festivities.

Declining an invitation.

Receipt for payment of work

Letter in regard to purchasing a bust of Washington.

Accepting an invitation to attend a Washington's Birthday celebration.

Note in French in which Prince Canino accepts invitation to see Major Smith.

Sent with a book by the writer, who recalls a meeting in Rome. Signed, J. Bayard Taylor.

Introducing Edward Slosson of New York with brief personal comments.

Asks for passports for two of his followers who are entrusted with funds for the purchase of arms, and requests that the package of money be safeguarded by the consular seal of the U.S. and that the American flag be raised on the ship in which the arms shall be conveyed into Italy.

Unable to visit.

Calls attention to a letter he has written answering one by a Mr. Kolb which appeared in the Italian newspapers.

Introducing to her Mrs. Nicholas Brown who has shown herself interested in his cause. Envelope address "to Madame Sand, Nohant." Signed, Joseph Mazzini.

Certificate in Italian issued at the Cavallegerri port in Rome, Italy.

Letter relating to his wife from whom he desires a divorce.

Requests that he send some letters for her; wishes to escape the possibility that General Oudinot may open her mail.

Introducing Hon. James Cooper and suggesting that an audience with the Pope be arranged for him if possible.

Regrets not being to accept invitation.

Asks Mr. Brown to bring Dr. Perkins to see him again.

Asks for passports for Capt. Valentin and four friends. Signed, G. Avezzana, Ministre de la Guerre.

Declines invitation

Written to accompany a letter of introduction to her father, "a well known solicitor in London."

Making an appointment to meet Mrs. Brown at his studio.

Introducing Prof. B. Jaeger of Providence and Vienna, a naturalist and author.

Letter recommending Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brown to his friend's kind attention.

Makes an appointment to meet him.

Regretfully declines an invitation.

Asks permission to call.

Grandson of General Lafayette regrets his inability to provide tickets for Mr. Brown. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 (1811)

Letter from British Consul relating to a box of jewelry.

Writes of his book, "Republicanism and Royalty in Italy;" also of a national loan, the success of which he trusts Brown will be able to promote in the United States.

Asks that something be done for the unfortunate refugees in Genoa.

Letter of introduction for Mr. Pearce.

Asking for protection for the wounded in the war for Roman independence.

Seeks an opportunity to call and pay respects.

Regrets being unable to send certain tickets.

Note sent by messenger. Tells of a friend's imprisonment and asks for information about him.

Writes regarding a man named Ceccherini and regrets that his own unfavorable position in Italy makes it most difficult to be of any aid in this case, especially as Ceccherini's father is in the ranks of the army.

A letter in French in the hand of Mazzini, evidently drawn up for Nicholas Brown to copy. The letters protests the continued bombardment of the City of Rome by the French.

Calling card for Daniele Manin with address 70, rue Blanche. Handwritten in ink: "à Mme Brown"

Formal invitation to meeting of Roman Assembly. Signed by the substitute oft the Minister of the Interior.

The beginning of wisdom - Four line poem in English; title given in seven languages. Signed.

Invitation in French.

British consul requests consultation.

[Poetic fragments] With card with Hillhouse's autograph signature.

About his writings.

Notice of meeting of "our learned society."

Paper lace doily with 12 verses written in pen.

To U.S. Envoy in Paris, introducing Nicholas Brown and family.

Letter in French.

Invitation in Italian.

Deposition before J. Brugnes, Johannes Provoost, Johannes Wendell in Albany, March 24, 1690. Copy by Abraham Gouverneur. Robert Livingston's statement that a group of rebels went from Holland to England with the Prince of Orange at their head.

Declines because of ill health invitation to address meeting commemorating abolition of slavery in Gt. Britain's colonies. Commends Edmund Quincy for his interest in the cause of Christian liberty.

Asks that the two young men who present this letter be given passports to return to their homes in Africa.

Hand drawn portrait in ink.

Informing Mr. Brown that he has been bequeathed a diamond breast pin by his friend, Frederick Knight.

Declines invitation

Asking for documents needed for reconsideration of case of John Franklin, sentenced to State Prison.

Letter in English.

Letter in English on House of Lords stationery.

Letter in English. Address at the top is 24, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W.

Letter in English on stationery from Head Quarters, Department of the East, New York City.

Invitation to dinner.

Has heard nothing from his wife since Austrians pillaged Leghorn, and begs NB to find out details of the invasion.

Three letters relating to certain busts which he has executed for Mr. and Mrs. Brown.

In French.

Invitation to ceremony in Basilica Vaticana.

Certificate for Franchi 25 and Franchi 100, that Brown presumably gave as “loan” to “Diritto unicaente ad affrettare l’indipendenza e la libertà d’Italia,” with original signatures, issued through London

Autograph

Consul of Wurttemburg announces plans of immediate evacuation from Rome of all resident consuls because of bombardment of the city.

[Statements of authenticity for 2 paintings] Testifies to authenticity for the painting, "La Donna Adultera," by Guercino and the painting of the Holy Family by Bassano, both formerly the property of Senator Legnani of Bologna, and bought by Nicholas Brown.

[Statement of provenance of a painting] Provenance of ownership of Guercino's "La Donna Adultera."

Receipt for Guercino painting bought by Brown, Nicholas.

Asks for another American passport for the bearer of this note who is carrying money.

Signed by Charles Armellini, G. Mazzini, and A. Saffi. Formal expression of appreciation for Brown's efforts to obtain recognition of the Roman republic by the U.S. They express confidence that their cause will succeed, despite refusal of U.S. recognition.

Invitation in French.

Formal announcement of Clayton's appointment as Secretary of State.

Introducing George W. L. Newton, his wife, and his sister, who will spend the winter in Rome.

Introducing Mrs. C. G. Hunter and Mrs. N. Bridges, wives of U.S. naval officers, who are touring Italy.

Reviews remarks of NB condemning slavery and advocating the separation of the Northern and Southern states in the present crisis.

Civita Vecchia is in a state of siege by the French army, a major part of which is said to be enroute to Rome.

Announces arrival in Civita Vecchia of French warships with troops and artillery; excitement in Paris on attempted entry of French troops in Rome.

Advice on purchase of Spanish books and a test for study of German; also a note on "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

[Receipt] for Mr. and Mrs. Brown with 3 children and 1 servant for $380 for their passages in the cabin of the Ship Powant to Havre. Small calling card for General Tom Thumb.