According to Prof. P.J. Shelenk, this material was missing from Bram Stoker's original working notes; sold by his widow Florence in 1913. With the rest of Bram's books out of print; royalty payments related to ‘Dracula’ were for many years the only source of income for Florence Stoker. These missing papers were passed on to Florence's accountant and son - Noel Stoker; in whose possession they remained until his death on the 16th of September 1961. In his open safe was a small leather folder, containing among others, the documents you are about to read. Accompanying the documents were letters from Florence to Noel in which it is mentioned that the publishing of these documents could somehow lead to the ruin of Bram's reputation. It is not known how or why this would be the case.
Prof. P.J. Shelenk is currently studying these texts and investigating the real people and events that are within them. The material you are about to read are the texts already researched and authenticated by Shelenk. Other letters and cuttings exist but have yet to be proved valid.
Letter from Mr. James Harker to Ms. M. Murrow posted at Stonehaven, Scotland,1st November 1880
Letter from Melina Murrow to Dr. E Helshing. Posted London 6th November 1880
Letter from Dr. E Helshing to Ms. Melina Murrow, Liverpool 9th November 1880
Article from the London Evening Standard, 11th November 1880
Police notebook and Helshing’s last writings. 13th November 1880
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