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circa 1828-1830
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830
to unknown
Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.
GLC00496.186
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
to Thomas Pringle
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
17 December 1816
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Endorsement securing naval commission]
Initial letter was written by Francis Taliaferro Brooke, a judge on the Virginia Supreme Court to Monroe as Secretary of State requesting a recommendation for a naval position for Dr. Benjamin D. Russel. Brooke said Russel's health was damaged...
GLC00496.195
September 5, 1830
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to Joseph Gales, Jr.
Complains about the delivery of the newspaper. Expresses sadness over the prospect of Gales' "Register of Debates" ceasing publication.
GLC00496.196
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