Letters from William Tudor to Thomas Handasyd Perkins,

Four letters on topics including the capture of an American ship, the General Carrington, at Callao, Peru, and the loss and damage incurred; the movements of Simón Bolívar and the state of the conflicts with Spain; the impact of the war on trade, with details on prices and speculation in goods like foodstuffs and domestic quicksilver; and the "deteriorating" condition of American merchant seamen.

Letters from Thomas Handasyd Perkins to William Tudor,

Three letters written to Tudor in Peru. Perkins responds to Tudor’s reports on the prospects of trade in South America and reflects on other issues relating to trade. He also relays details of Lafayette’s visit to America and the public’s reception. One letter discusses Spanish pressure on the United States relating to the war and responds to Tudor’s letters regarding the General Carrington. He also comments on the election at home: "Adams will probably be president."

Letters from William Tudor to Thomas Handasyd Perkins,

Four letters on topics including the political upheaval in South America and movements of the respective combatants, and the prices of foodstuffs and the effects of the war on commerce in the region. Tudor also addresses his efforts to become involved in mining silver in Peru.

Letter from William Tudor to Thomas Handasyd Perkins,

One letter in which Tudor writes of his relief at the acquittal of his brother-in-law Charles Stewart at a court martial. He also discusses speculation and trade, his shares in silver mines at Bella Vista and Chanca, Peru, and the political climate. He additionally references his role in planning the monument at Bunker Hill in Charlestown, writing, "I had something to do in originating and preparing the way for the Bunker Hill monunument, a truly patriotic object, which I believed was a proper way to excite public enthusiasm."

Letters from William Tudor to Thomas Handasyd Perkins,

Four letters regarding business and trade in South America and progress in Tudor’s mining enterprise. Tudor also comments on the political turmoil in Colombia and Peru and offers opinions on Generals José de la Mar and Simón Bolívar.

Letters from William Tudor to Thomas Handasyd Perkins,

Four letters, with topics including the improving conditions of trade in South America, Tudor’s mining enterprise, and the activities of Simón Bolívar.

Letters from William Tudor to Thomas Handasyd Perkins,

Four letters on topics including politics in the United States, José de la Mar’s installation as president of Peru, and Tudor’s impressions of de la Mar after meeting him several times. Tudor also writes of the movements of the "atrocious conspirator & usurper" Bolívar.

Letters from Thomas Handasyd Perkins to William Tudor,

Five letters in which Perkins comments on the political landscape in the United States, the election of Andrew Jackson as president, Boston architectural and real estate developments, and the Granite Railway and granite quarries in Quincy.

Letters from William Tudor to Thomas Handasyd Perkins,

Four letters on topics including the Granite Railway project, Tudor’s thoughts on expanding trade in South America, domestic politics, and the process for appointing Americans to diplomatic posts.

Letters from Thomas Handasyd Perkins to William Tudor,

Four letters in which Perkins relays details of his travels in Europe, local gossip about friends and associates, including John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster, news regarding developments in Boston infrastructure, and updates on the Boston Athenaeum and the Anthology Society. Other topics include domestics politics and the movements and activities of Tudor’s family members.

Letter from William Tudor to Samuel G. Perkins,

One letter describing debt Tudor incurred while in England in 1812.

Memoranda Medica of John Perkins, 1750-1773 (inclusive)

Contains notes written by Dr. John Perkins (1698-1781) from 1750 to 1773 on physiology, materia medica, and illness, including symptoms, causes, and treatment of conditions like mumps, dysentery, dropsy, and rheumatism. Also includes observations on children and on various bodily functions. There is an index at the end of the volume.