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to Thomas Pringle

Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe thanks Pringle for a book of verse about which he positively critiques. He encourages Pringle to continue cultivating his muse.

GLC00496.220

to Thomas Pringle

Signed "W.S." Reports on the lack of progress in getting himself a position through Lord Landowne.

GLC00496.228

to Thomas Pringle

Discusses his health and the conditions of South American natives forced into slavery. Complains about his past treatment by the Quarterly Review and their offers of meager compensation.

GLC00496.229

to Thomas Pringle

Complains about the control of the British press and the shameless reporters. Includes information about a paper he is writing embracing Lord Comblimere's case, starting with the address of 40 Planters to the People of England and the groundlessness...

GLC00496.230

to Thomas Pringle

Apologizes for answering Pringle's letter so late and explains his sporadic mail delivery. Writes that he has not sent any poetry since it would arrive too late for "Friendship's Offering" but agrees to have his poetry published in Pringle's Annual...

GLC00496.233

to Thomas Pringle

Includes Thompson's letter to Pringle as well as Pringle's reply. Comments on their sending two articles on the same subject to the same paper. Feels that if Mr. Macaulay gives them an article on the W.I. question they should be glad as two attacks...

GLC00496.236

to Thomas Pringle

Asking for a face to face meeting and encloses a certificate for Mr. Pears (not included).

GLC00496.237

to Thomas Pringle

In this letter, Patrick Fraser Tytler is thanking Thomas Pringle for a book of poetry given to him through Mr. Morehead, a mutual friend. He discusses an upcoming publication which Tytler would be obliged to support.

GLC00496.240

to Thomas Pringle

Waugh, a reverend, writes to Pringle in Deptford, a township in London. In the first paragraph, which is struck, Waugh insists that Pringle meet Mrs. Gregory. He introduces Mr. Elliot, who bears this letter. Waugh hopes that Elliot will be useful in...

GLC00496.249

to Thomas Pringle

Wilberforce, a British abolitionist, writes from the Brighstone (Brixton) Rectory (possibly while his son Samuel served as vicar there). He recommends Mr. Stephen, a relative and friend (likely his brother-in-law James Stephen), to serve as chairman...

GLC00496.251