Collections : [Yale University -Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library]

2p., with address. 20 x 16 cm.

The first discusses the death of his
sister-in-law and the refusal of
"the Panthecnicon" to deliver
Coesvelt's "goods" to Beckford,
as well as directions for his will.
The second gives more specific
instructions about the disposition
of specific works of art, and
prices for unsold paintings by
Italian masters.
ACC: 97.12.2 (44.414)

2 p. 21 x 15 and 22 x 18 cm.
General [?George] Ramsay asks
for a few days' leave to attend
to pressing affairs in England.
Maccartney asks about means of
transporting to Flanders two
battalions of Scottish Guards
which he is recruiting, and
if his Majesty will allow
draughts for the embarkation
of both battalions.

3 p.
18 x 11 cm.
Information requested, and return
of material.

8 p. 18 x 11 cm.
Concerns collections of national
music and references to songs.

2 p.
18 x 11 cm.
Letters discuss Wright's edition of
Walter de Henley for the Camden
Society.

Concerning Bennett's poems; the
letter to an unidentified
correspondent discusses the education
of English children in Germany.
ACC: 99.1.2 (44.589)

Two letters from Drake to the
booksellers Cadell and Davies, both
relating to Drake's Literary Hours,
in particular to the third edition
published in 1804.
Publishers and publishing.
ACC: 95.7.7 (44.234)

Expresses thanks for being awarded
the medal of the Royal Humane Society
and discusses his writings.
ACC: 92.4.6 (43.452)

News of ill health; writes of
acquaintances.