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To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States

Printed petition to Congress seeking passage of copyright law. Attached to GLC0496.224.02.

GLC00496.224.02

Presentation page of a Richard Twiss document

Presentation page of "Travels through Portugal and Spain, in 1772 and 1773," by Richard Twiss, including signed note by William Gilmore Simms. Consists of first blank endpaper of the book which has apparently been torn out; includes an autograph...

GLC00496.225

[Bill of sale for two enslaved people]

One bill of sale dated March 22, 1810 signed by William Payne and John Moncrieffe. The document details that two enslaved people named, Peggy and Hager were sold for $438.51 to Johnathan Lucas. Moncrieffe, the attorney for George P. Cosseral and his...

GLC00496.226

to Henry Colburn

Signed "Horatio Smith." Discusses two satirical articles he wrote that Colburn may want for the New Monthly Magazine.

GLC00496.227

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 Mrs. Pringle

Discusses travel plans to the continent and assures her that she will have enough time to get her packets together before his return.

GLC00496.231

to Thomas Chamberlain

Discusses the marriage of his butler and his subsequent move to an undesirable location. Talfourd questions his own happiness in a similar situation.

GLC00496.232

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 Mr. Glynn

Arranges a meeting and is sorry he missed Mr. Glynn yesterday.

GLC00496.234

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 unknown

Disappointed at lack of coverage of the Corn Law Meeting in the Morning Chronicle. Discusses an advertisement for resolutions from another quarter. Includes the member list of the Ipswich Committee.

GLC00496.238

to Messrs. Gales and Seaton

George Ticknor writes to Gales and Seaton to request a subscription to the Daily National Intelligencer.

GLC00496.239

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 unknown

Villiers, a British politician and lawyer, writes to an unknown recipient. He discusses a mutual friend possibly Sembish. He mentions The Examiner, a London newspaper. He also discusses British politics, and an "engagement with the Yankees." He...

GLC00496.242

[Bill for books from Messrs. Carey & Start]

Watson, the antiquarian and author, orders copies of his own book, Annals of Philadelphia (1830). Orders one copy of the book History of Enthusiasm (possibly A Natural History of Enthusiasm, 1830). Includes a brief biographical note on Watson...

GLC00496.248

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 Miss Ratledge

Webb, on the Island of Saint Helena while Napoleon was there, writes to her friend in London. Mentions a recent earthquake on the island. Refers to mutual acquaintances. Discusses ordering goods from the India Company. Comments that her daughter is...

GLC00496.250

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

to Thomas Pringle

Wilberforce, a British abolitionist, writes from Highwood Hill, London. He invites Pringle to visit, and discusses travel arrangements in detail. Includes a postscript on the same topic. The letter is attached to a brown paper frame. Split along...

GLC00496.252

to dear MacDonald

Date previously inferred. Wilkie, the Scottish painter, promises McDonald he will call at 7 o'clock. Measurements include attached frame.

GLC00496.253

Four letters and two other documents regarding William A. Williams [Decimalized .01-.06]

Four letters regarding Williams's land holding and legal issues, mentioning freedmen, as well as an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy and an official permission to visit Richmond.

GLC00496.254

[Confederate oath of allegiance]

Printed oath with Williams' name filled in, pledging to "serve them honestly and faithfully against their enemies." On the verso is a printed pass permitting Williams to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina.

GLC00496.254.01