February 13, 1829

Rogers, Samuel, 1763-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Samuel Rogers declines an invitation for a meeting. He expresses concern over the success of an annual publication as well as his ability to contribute quality material. Docket by Pringle explains an ambiguous line regarding aforementioned annual.

GLC00496.214

March 1, 1819

Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick, 1781-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

January 12, 1860

Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.L.C. White

William Gilmore Simms replies that White's modest request will be easily granted.

GLC00496.223

March 2, 1850

Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Campbell Preston

Attaches petition for copyright law hoping recipient's political connections can help Simms' interests. Attached to GLC00496.224.02.

GLC00496.224.01

July 28, 1833

Southey, Robert, 1774-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

circa August 11, 1858-1862

Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Offers to read "The Ephemerides."

GLC00496.233

April 16, 1840

Tytler, Patrick Fraser, 1791-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

February 7, 1820

Waugh (doctor), fl. 1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Pringle's society (possibly the Anti-Slavery Society). Notes Elliot's acquaintances, referring to his travels on the European continent and his association with James Montgomery, who wrote the poem "The Wanderer of Switzerland." Letter is attached to a brown paper frame.

GLC00496.249

circa 1837-1889

Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [Autograph of January for Mrs. Allen]

Complete quotation reads, "Laura Bridgman Providence autograph for Mrs. Allen." Bridgman was a deaf, mute, and blind girl, educated by Samuel Howe at the Boston Institution for the Blind, Watertown, Massachusetts, beginning in 1837. Collateral are three newspaper clippings about Bridgman (one with a portrait), a printed poem about her by Mrs. Sigourney, and a autograph note by Anna Maria Bergandthat.

GLC00496.114.01

April 9, 1830

Allen, William, 1810-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Requests a note. Written in Stooke Newington area of London, England.

GLC00496.123

May 14, 1833

Banim, John, 1798-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

The letter introduces Henry Morton.

GLC00496.128

circa 1847

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

Autograph manuscript

Title: [The May sun sheds an amber light]

Poem lamenting a woman's death. Imprint of a crown on upper left hand corner.

GLC00496.134

March 22, 1828

Buxton, Thomas Fowell, 1786-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Thanks recipient for book of poetry. Discusses dinner plans with William Wilberforce and Zachary Macaulay. Buxton, Wilberforce and Macaulay were British abolitionists who worked for social reform. The letter also mentions Secretary of State Huskisson in relation to the Khoekhoe. Buxton also mentions meeting with Dr. Philips "on the subject of his Hottentots."

GLC00496.137

1763-1783

Catton, Charles, 1756-1819

Sketch

Title: [Portrait of the poet Charles Churchill]

Sketch on album cover.

GLC00496.141

May 14, 1842

Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madame Baguet

Returns the book "Poesies de Reboul." Includes family news. Clipped autograph of J. Jefferson affixed to back of item.

GLC00496.142

August 6, 1828

Clare, John, 1793-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses poetry and includes three sonnets.

GLC00496.144

May 4, 1838

Clarke, James, fl. 1811-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Pringle

Encloses a notice of Thomas Pringle's work that has been published posthumously in a newspaper. Clarke was a printer.

GLC00496.145

1833

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Discusses anti-slavery legislation and Pringle's Anti-Slavery Society.

GLC00496.147

1832

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Discusses abolition debates in Parliament. Preaches about moral freedoms in regard to reason and conscience.

GLC00496.148

circa 1773-1790

Cowper, William, 1731-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lady Hesketh

Declines recipient's offer to send salmon to Olney where the price is prohibitively expensive. Discusses local matters.

GLC00496.149

June 28, 1822

Croly, George, 1780-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses recipient's new colonial appointment and offers advice.

GLC00496.150

circa 1840

Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842

Autograph note signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Sending Pringle his book on the life of Robert Burns. Cunningham advises him to ignore what the critics have said. Date inferred from publication of the single volume "The works of Robert Burns," published 1840. Recipient inferred from partially clipped salutation. Cunningham's father was a neighbor of Burns.

GLC00496.151

October 21, 1832

Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Denounces a certain critic as having no genius and no right to judge his work. Sympathizes with Pringle's problems with booksellers.

GLC00496.152

circa 1816-1827

Foscolo, Ugo, 1778-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Asks to borrow a copy of the volume containing his essay on the Lyrics of Tasso.

GLC00496.156

May 25, 1829

Howitt, Richard, 1799-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

Voices concerns over Pringle's lack of correspondence and criticism of Howitt's work.

GLC00496.172