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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
December 29, 1828
Fox, Charles Richard 1796-1873
Discusses an etching entitled "Mr. Fox and his Friends" by William Lane housed at Holland House. Fox thinks it would be fitting for an upcoming work and says his father has no objection to having it engraved. Whigs depicted in the etching include...
GLC00496.157
May 1, 1830
Fraser, James Baillie, 1783-1856
Wants Pringle to see a drawing of the massacre at Glen Coe and is eager to hear his opinions on the depiction's accuracy.
GLC00496.158
August 1830
Grant, Charles, 1778-1866
Formal letter suggesting days and times for an interview.
GLC00496.161
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
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