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April 16, 1840
Tytler, Patrick Fraser, 1791-1849
to Thomas Pringle
Thanking him for a book of poetry given to him through Mr. Morehead, a mutual friend. Discusses an upcoming publication which Tytler would be obliged to support.
GLC00496.240
10 February 1831
Watson, John F., 1779-1860
[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
1840-1865
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
[Reproduction of an illustration, possibly by Thackeray]
Reproduction (woodcut) of a drawing. Depicts an old, haggard woman standing behind a young woman. Caption states "Let us see if this can be reproduced." A note in pencil states "Original drawing by Thackery?" Possibly reproduced after Thackery's...
GLC00496.275
1836
Letter and book concerning the Wilkes expedition [decimalized]
[decimalized 00507.01-507.02]
GLC00507
May 14, 1842
Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
to Madame Baguet
Returns the book "Poesies de Reboul." Includes family news. Clipped autograph of J. Jefferson affixed to back of item (was GLC00496.465).
GLC00496.142
August 6, 1828
Clare, John, 1793-1864
to unknown
Discusses poetry and includes 3 sonnets.
GLC00496.144
May 4, 1838
Clarke, James, fl. 1811-1838
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
Discusses anti-slavery legislation and Pringle's Anti-Slavery Society.
GLC00496.147
June 28, 1822
Croly, George, 1780-1860
Discusses recipient's new colonial appointment and offers advice.
GLC00496.150
circa 1840
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842
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...
GLC00496.151
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