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August 10, 1824
Smith, Horace, 1779-1849
to Henry Colburn
Signed "Horatio Smith." Discusses two satirical articles he wrote that Colburn may want for the New Monthly Magazine.
GLC00496.227
July 28, 1833
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
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
May 21, 1844
Talfourd, Thomas Noon, Sir, 1795-1854
to Thomas Chamberlain
Discusses the marriage of his butler and his subsequent move to an undesireable location. Talfourd questions his own happiness in a similiar situation.
GLC00496.232
circa August 11, 1858-1862
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
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
1830
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
to Mr. Glynn
Arranges a meeting and is sorry he missed Glynn yesterday.
GLC00496.234
April 16, 1840
Tytler, Patrick Fraser, 1791-1849
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
[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
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