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Terminology Used to Describe Documents |
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While you browse our website and print catalogs, it is important to understand the terminology used to describe historic documents.
• Autograph Letter Signed: The text as well as the signature is in the handwriting of its signer.
• Letter Signed or Document Signed: A text penned by a person (usually a secretary) other than the signer.
• Manuscript: Written by hand, but not by its signer.
• Autograph Manuscript Signed: Written by hand and is in the hand of its signer.
• Broadside: A single page printed document intended for public use to spread news and information. These were not expected to last.
Note: Each document starts with our brief catalog description. Most items have more a detailed description, including full transcripts which you can access by clicking on the document title or item number.
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