The collection consists of autographed signed letters from multiple senders, representing authors, artists, politicians, and other figures from Canada and Europe. The letters were accumulated by the Rare Books and Special Collections unit of the McGill Library over many years and assembled into the collection.

Typed letter from Emily A. to Mrs. Baldwin, 1908, on letterhead: "Farnley House, Eton Avenue, N. W." Sender not otherwise identified.

File contains 18 letters from Elfriede Abbe to the McGill Rare Book Department, including Elizabeth Lewis and Richard Pennington, 1962-1977. Includes replies from sendees: includes photo of Napoleon bust, possibly donated by sender to McGill.