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1832
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor (1772-1834)
to Thomas Pringle
Discusses abolition debates in Parliament. Preaches about moral freedoms in regard to reason and conscience.
GLC00496.148
29 December 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
1 May 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
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
20 May 1834
Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron (1773-1840)
Letter of thanks for a book.
GLC00496.168
18 May 1833
Grey, Charles Grey, Earl (1764-1845)
to unknown
Discusses editing a speech for publication and encloses requested quotations.
GLC00496.170
16 July 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
22 August 1832
Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron (1800-1859)
Apologizes for being unable to attend an introduction to Samuel Taylor Coleridge arranged by the note's recipient.
GLC00496.190
17 March 1832
Macaulay, Zachary (1768-1838)
Discusses unity in matters of the Anti-Slavery Committee.
GLC00496.191
17 July 1818
Mackenzie, George Steuart, Sir (1780-1848)
Discusses the election and the reviews of Mackenzie's "Travels in the Island of Iceland."
GLC00496.192
26 May 1831
Mackintosh, James, Sir (1765-1832)
Discusses the failure of obtaining a pension for Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
GLC00496.193
7 August 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
circa 1830-1850
Noel, Baptist Wriothesley (1798-1873)
Declines a request due to a previous engagement.
GLC00496.201
August 1833
Smith, William (fl. 1833)
Signed "W.S." Reports on the lack of progress in getting himself a position through Lord Landowne.
GLC00496.228
3 March 1832
Thompson, T. Renwick (fl. 1832)
Includes Thompson's letter to Pringle as well as Pringle's reply. Comments on their sending two articles on the same subject to the same paper. Feels that if Mr. Macaulay gives them an article on the W.I. question they should be glad as two attacks...
GLC00496.236
circa 1840's
Thornley, Thomas
Disappointed at lack of coverage of the Corn Law Meeting in the Morning Chronicle. Discusses an advertisement for resolutions from another quarter. Includes the member list of the Ipswich Committee.
GLC00496.238
circa 1830
Villiers, Charles Pelham (1802-1898)
Villiers, a British politician and lawyer, writes to an unknown recipient. Discusses a mutual friend [Sembish?]. Mentions The Examiner, a London newspaper. Discusses British politics, and an "engagement with the Yankees." Writes, "I am afraid...
GLC00496.242
20 September 1817
Webb, Mary (fl. 1817)
to Miss Ratledge
Webb, on the Island of Saint Helena while Napoleon was there, writes to her friend in London. Mentions a recent earthquake on the island. Refers to mutual acquaintances. Discusses ordering goods from the India Company. Comments that her daughter...
GLC00496.250
no date
Pringle, Thomas (1789-1834)
[Transmission of two cards for the Institute of France's annual assembly]
Attributed to Pringle, the Scottish poet and abolitionist, circa 1820s. Pringle relates that Athanase Coquerel sends compliments to [Ch. N. N.?] Richard and Elihu Burritt. Transmits two cards (not included) for the annual assembly of one of the...
GLC00496.276
18 July 1860
Green, Joseph W., Jr. (b. 1822)
to James Gregory
Discusses the contributions made by soldiers from Marblehead, Massachusetts in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Emphasizes the War of 1812, commenting on service aboard the ship Constitution by men from Marblehead. Expresses pride in...
GLC00498.02
23 September 1824
Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829)
to John Jay
A long letter on politics, foreign relations, Pickering's relationship with John Adams and others, and attacks on him in print. Extensively discusses the politics surrounding his "Review of the Adams & Cunningham Correspondence." Comments on the...
GLC00570
24 December 1860
Cooper & Pond (fl. 1860)
to Paul J. Semmes
Letter from a New York arms dealer informing Semmes that they have 930 Enfield rifles made for the British government. They are brand new and inspected. States the rifles are in great demand and if Semmes is interested, he should act quickly...
GLC00572.21
30 September 1846
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
to Thomas S. Jesup
Transmitting a summary statement and muster roll of non-commissioned officers and privates from the 4th Regiment.
GLC00611
3 August 1829
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)
to John Cleves Short
Written after recall by Jackson as U.S. Minister to Colombia. Attacks Andrew Jackson and Simon Bolivar in some detail, and accuses them both of being ruthless men. Worries that Colombia will soon be very unstable, and that with his departure the...
GLC00632
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