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circa 1773-1790
Cowper, William, 1731-1800
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
to unknown
Discusses recipient's new colonial appointment and offers advice.
GLC00496.150
circa 1840
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842
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...
GLC00496.151
October 21, 1832
Denounces a certain critic as having no genius and no right to judge his work. Sympathizes with Pringle's problems with booksellers.
GLC00496.152
23 March 1842
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
to B. B. French
Promises to send a copy of his remarks from a past engagement. French was Clerk of the House of Representatives.
GLC00496.153
June 6, 1849
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1812-1872
Plans to visit recipient on next trip to London. Written in Rose Hill Neighborhood.
GLC00496.154
circa 1816-1827
Foscolo, Ugo, 1778-1827
Asks to borrow a copy of the volume containing his essay on the Lyrics of Tasso.
GLC00496.156
February 17, 1842
Hall, Anna M., fl. 1842
to Dear Madam
Thanks an unamed woman author for sending her book on female education. Hall feels there is currently no system of education in England, and the ideas the author espouses are much needed by the women of England. She thinks the author is wrong to...
GLC00496.162
March 29, 1884
Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908
Declines the request to be a lecturer. Written on The Constitution Magazine letterhead.
GLC00496.164
May 20, 1834
Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840
Letter of thanks for a book.
GLC00496.168
1840
Howitt, Mary Botham, 1799-1888
Discusses one of her supporters, Henry F. Chorley. Describes the cold winter and reports other news.
GLC00496.171
May 25, 1829
Howitt, Richard, 1799-1869
Voices concerns over Pringle's lack of correspondence and criticism of Howitt's work.
GLC00496.172
July 16, 1824
Hume, Joseph, 1777-1855
to Thomas Pringle and John Fairbairn
Forwards essays on government, jurisprudence and liberty of the press for circulation in "The South African Journal." Hume was a political reformer who campaigned for universal suffrage and religious freedom.
GLC00496.174
2 May 1803
Longworth, David, 1765-1821
[Bill for two books]
Bill from David Longworth for two copies of "Telemachus" to Thomas Jefferson for $17.00.
GLC00496.176
June 10, 1846
Kean, Charles John, 1811-1868
Discusses involvement in a production of Richard III.
GLC00496.184
December 23, 1833
Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834
to Edward Moxon
Edits one of Thomas Pringle's poems.
GLC00496.185
April 15, 1831
Lee, Sarah, 1791-1856
Delivers an account of her travels. Mentions her respect for Thomas Pringle.
GLC00496.187
May 27, 1834
Lockhart, J.G., 1794-1854
Comments on recipient's recent book. Requests information on Sir Walter Scott.
GLC00496.188
January 23, 1848
Lover, Samuel, 1797-1868
to J.M. Dawson
Describes the reception of his poem in New York City and Philadelphia. Discusses Broadway and the New York theatre scene. Affixed to verso is a satirical letter from Dawson dated 25 February 1854 presenting Lover with a diamond ring.
GLC00496.189
August 22, 1832
Macaulay, Thomas Babington, & Baron, 1800-1859
Apologizes for being unable to attend an introduction to Samuel Taylor Coleridge arranged by the note's recipient.
GLC00496.190
March 17, 1832
Macaulay, Zachary, 1768-1838
Discusses unity in matters of the Anti-Slavery Committee.
GLC00496.191
July 14, 1818
Mackenzie, George Steuart, 1780-1848
Discusses the election and the reviews of Mackenzie's "Travels in the Island of Iceland."
GLC00496.192
May 26, 1831
Mackintosh, James, 1765-1832
Discusses the failure of obtaining a pension for Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
GLC00496.193
July 24, 1834
Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
Reports travel difficulties from an exciting trip to London. Notes, "if I had staid a week longer I should have been brought back in my coffin." Has been able to write since her return. Mounted (possibly glued) to a single piece of thick, gray...
GLC00496.198
August 7, 1828
Montgomery, James, 1771-1854
Discusses poetry versus fiction as an art form. Allows his poetry to be used by the Anti-Slavery Society for publication in their periodical.
GLC00496.199
March 28, 1847
Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852
to Robert Howe Gould
Congratulates Gould on the publication of his poetry. Discusses his own timidity in publishing.
GLC00496.200
August 31, 1828
Opie, Amelia Alderson, 1769-1853
Thanks Pringle for sending anti-slavery documents and positively critiques his poetry.
GLC00496.203
circa 1820-1850
Pringle, Thomas, 1789-1834
Cover for Thomas Pringle's collection of autographs
The front cover of an autograph and correspondence album (approximately 80 items) assembled by Scottish poet Thomas Pringle with letters from poets, novelists, essayists, and other writers. The letters in this collection were disbound prior to...
GLC00496.207
circa 1825
Cornwall, Barry, 1787-1874
Signed Bryan Waller Procter. Sympathizes for recipient's recent accident. Suggests having the recipient's publisher send proofs directly to Cornwall for transcription. Hopes for a speedy recovery.
GLC00496.211
May 27, 1846
Redding, Cyrus, 1785-1870
Returns, and thanks Pringle for forwarding, two letters (included in main collection). Sends autographs of Ugo Foscolo, C.P. Villiers, Horace Smith, and Thomas Thornley (included in main collection).
GLC00496.213
February 13, 1829
Rogers, Samuel, 1763-1855
Declines an invitation for a meeting. 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
February 9, 1831
St. John, James Augustus, 1801-1875
Apologizes for not writing sooner on grounds that he was busy with his most recently published work, "Lives of Distinguished Travellers." Discusses his upcoming "Anatomy of Society" and expresses concern over its critics' reception and his friends'...
GLC00496.217
January 2, 1830
Placide, Henry P., 1799-1870
to H.W.R.
Signed in text and likely written by Henry Placide, in the third person (based on a handwriting comparison). Writes that Henry Placide cannot give an opinion of a farce without having read it and asks recipient to send a copy. Written on paper...
GLC00496.218
November 16, 1819
Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832
Inquires about Pringle's health and discusses the difficulties of getting documents and information from officeholders. Written from Scott's home on Castle Street in Edinburgh.
GLC00496.219
March 1, 1819
Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick, 1781-1851
Thanks Pringle for a book of verse about which he positively critiques. Encourages Pringle to continue cultivating his muse.
GLC00496.220
January 12, 1860
Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870
to R.L.C. White
Replies that White's modest request will be easily granted.
GLC00496.223
March 2, 1850
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
circa March 1850
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
circa 1850
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
circa July 1838
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
[Speech fragment on the proposed annexation of Texas]
Report of Adams to his constituents on events in the 25th Congress, intended for newspaper publication. Adams mentions the speech of Vermont Congressman William Slade, which so offended southerners that they walked out. Discusses annexation of Texas...
GLC00567
1863
Moore, Marinda Branson, 1829-1864
The Geographical Reader for the Dixie Children
Published by Branson, Farrar & Co. A Confederate textbook of American geography that was written because the author "having found most of the juvenile books too complex for young minds, has for some time intended making an effort to simplify the...
GLC00566
March 4, 1809
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush
Discusses Madison taking office, politics, national divisions.
GLC00639.01
January 10, 1813
To Governor William Plumer
New York State, party and sectionalism.
GLC00639.02
October 10, 1812
to Alexander Everett
Discusses their correspondence and Everett's international travel. Comments on Oxford and mentions Shakespeare. Discusses reading Clarke's travels, possibly referring to Edward Clarke's "Travels in various countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa...
GLC00639.07
August 28, 1823
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Thomas I. Wharton
Discusses at his position in favoring emancipation 25 years earlier and how his continuing feelings defeated him at the polls several times due to the interest and demand of continuing to enslave people. Writes, "My opinion is unchanged...the African...
GLC00509
1864
Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890
Poems of the War
Written by Philadelphia poet, playwright and diplomat George Henry Boker. First edition copy signed by one of Lincoln's secretaries John G. Nicolay as "Jno G. Nicolay / Sept 19th 1864." Published by Ticknor and Fields. Contains 37 poems, including 4...
GLC00530
1 November 1874
Whittier, John G., 1807-1892
G. L. S.
Poem in memory of George Luther Stearns. This copy was written for his wife, Mary Stearns. Mounted on a piece of letter sized paper. The poem was first published in May 1867 in the "Atlantic Monthly."
GLC00546
December 8, 1812
to Dr. Benjamin Rush
"The history of the hobby horse" -p.4 (Adams's humorous name for the story he tells in this letter.) Free frank on p.4
GLC00599
1752
Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832
Caroli Carroll, Liber Anno 1752
Title is printed by hand on mauve colored wrapper, "Caroli Carroll, Liber Anno 1752." Latin school exercise book. Contains rhetoric and poetry exercises in Latin. Signed "Charles Carroll" twice on the last page.
GLC00600
October 22, 1856
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to Jeremiah S. Black
Compliments Black on the address on religious liberty that he gave before the Phrenakosmian Society of Pennsylvania College. Argues with some points of the essay concerning the judgment of history on William Penn, Oliver Cromwell, and St. Francis...
GLC00605
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