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1 May 1830
Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856)
to Thomas Pringle
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
17 February 1842
Hall, Anna Maria (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
10 June 1846
Kean, Charles John (1811?-1868)
to unknown
Discusses involvement in a production of Richard III.
GLC00496.184
circa 1828-1830
Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, (1769-1830)
Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.
GLC00496.186
23 January 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
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
circa 2 January 1830
Placide, Henry (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
1 March 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
circa 1820
Wilkie, David, Sir (1785-1841)
to dear MacDonald
Date previously inferred. Wilkie, the Scottish painter, promises McDonald he will call at 7 o'clock. Measurements include attached frame.
GLC00496.253
circa 1860
Ritchie, Alexander Hay (1822-1895)
John Marshall LLD
Portrait engraving of Marshall seated, in judge's robes. Printed signature of Marshall underneath. Possibly based on a painting by J. B. Martin, as the name is printed under the engraving.
GLC00496.262
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