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2 p.
9 x 13 cm. and 14 x 8 cm.
Orders books.

2 p., with one address. 20 x 16
and 23 x 19 cm.
Directs publication of the new
edition of Bishop Hurd's works.
Inquires about publishing the
Bishop's notes on Addison.

6 p., with one address.
Various sizes.

Concerning his work on the bust
of George, Duke of Clarence and
other sculpture commissions; also
discloses his financial
difficulties.
ACC.: 02.2.3

2 p., with addresses.
19 x 12 cm. and 23 x 19 cm.
About attempted meeting. "You have
fought a good fight and in a good
cause tho' your clients are beat
for the present."

2 p.
18 x 11 cm.
Thanks him for books.

2 p., with address. 15 x 18 cm.
Thanks for books.

3 p. 16x10 cm.;
Acknowledges receipt of two letters
and L150; Inquires about his health.

3 p., with address.
23 x 36 cm.
Requests Grant to help find a job for
the son of his brother, John Gisborne,
in the East India Company. In the
second letter he expresses his deepest
thanks.

4 p. 23 x 18 cm.
Letters concern the Queen's
receiving the Sacrament on
Christmas Day.

7 p., with address.
23 x 19 cm.
Letters are on various matters of
Greek scholarship.

8 p.
Various sizes.
To the Editor of The Age thanking
him for "the Drolery and good humour of
yr Paper" and informing him about
current gossip. Both letters are signed
with the pseudonym "Veritas".

2 p.
Various sizes.
Arranges for meetings.

Hardwicke assures Townshend his
candidates will receive commissions
as justices in Norfolk, and thanks
him for his favor to Hardwicke's son.

2 p. 27 x 22 cm.

15 p. 25 x 20 cm.

1 p. each
20 x 12 cm. and 23 x 17 cm.
Concerns suggestions offered by
Montefiore "for a second edition".

6 p., with addresses.
22 x 19 cm.
About Lee's helping him pay his debts
so his father won't find out; asks Lee
to save receipts from paid bills so his
father won't pay them a second time.
Details of military life.

4 p.
18 x 11 cm.
On the death of B.W. Procter.

4 p.
18 x 11 cm.
About clerical appointments.

Publishing.

2 p. with address.
23 x 19 cm.
On the Copyright Bill.

Concerning Loudon's copy of Baker
and unidentified's correspondence,
"which is curious, but not in my
opinion suited for the Magazine of
Natural History."
The second ALS gives details of proofs
of unspecified correspondence, to an
unnamed recipient.
Accompanied by: two prospectuses on
gardening, 'The Trees and Shrubs of
Britain,' and 'The Suburban Garderner and
Villa Companion.'
ACC: 91.12.16 (43.353)

Discusses the forthcoming
publication of the "Miscellaneous
Writings" of John Evelyn (1620-1706),
encloses copies of the letters of
Christopher Hatton (1540-1591), and
asks for "a few autos" from Spenser's
papers. The second letter concerns
arrangements to visit Turner at
Yarmouth by coach, "to me at all
times the most miserable mode of
travelling."
Accompanied by: 3 ALS to Turner
concerning autographs.
ACC: 92.4.3 (43.434)

2 p., with one address. 23 x 19 cm.
Books for sale: Buck's Views, Forbes's
State Papers.

5 p., with address.
20 x 23 and 24 x 40 cm.
On legal affairs.

Letters contain news of preferments
and court, chiefly concerned with
William Lawrence's (1611?-1681) book
Marriage by the Moral Law.
Accompanied by: ALS (copy) from Col.
W. Helyas to Brydall that includes
accounts of public events and printing
scandals dealing with Stephen Colledge
(1635-1681).
ACC: 91.11.4 (43.216)

Concerning debts.
ACC.: 00.2.2

1 p. each.
11 x 9 cm and 6 x 19 cm.
One of the notes invites Harley to dine
with Johnstone and another friend, and
the other asks Harley to secure
theatre tickets.

2 p., and 1 p.
22 x 18 cm.
Both letters signed: J. Worcester.

Describes interview with Miss
Clement for teaching post at Middlesex;
thanks him for a copy of his book.

Discussing current events including
the appointment of Edmund Law, Bp. of
Carlisle (1703-1787) to the Deanery of
Windsor. Also commenting on the
poor health of his wife, Anne Percy
(d. 1806).
ACC: 95.10.10 (44.261)

5 p., with address.
23 x 19 cm.
About Dr. Parr, some of whose letter
he sends. Separates them into three
groups, since "the dear Doctor never
confined himself to one subject".

Concerning domestic matters and
general meetings.
Accompanied by: four related letters
and additional miscellaneous papers.
Women writers.
ACC: 92.6.47 (44.19)

3 p.
23 x 19 cm.

2 p.
18 x 11 cm.
Arranges for meeting.

4 p.
18 x 11 cm.
About an intended dinner and young
Murray.

4 p.
18 x 20 cm. and 26 x 20 cm.

11 p. 23 x 19 cm.

Regarding Clavis Hogarthiana or,
Illustrations of Hogarth, the
second edition of which Ferrers is
preparing and Nichols is publishing.
Accompanied by: 1 AL from Ferrers to
Nichols and several pages of notes
by Ferrers, all relating to this work
on William Hogarth (1697-1764).
ACC: 93.8.8 (44.111)

2 p., with address. 20 x 17 cm.
Local news.

Concerning preparations for a visit
by King George III to Eton "to
hear the speeches on Election
Monday." North discusses seating
arrangements, the avoidance of
publicity, and his wish as "an
old Etonian" for the success of the
visit.
Acc.: 02.10.4

4 p.
18 x 11 cm.
Accompanied by sketch plan of streets.

First letter, dated 19 Feb, concerns
preparations for Wortley Montagu's
arrival and "Publick Entry" at
Constantinople; second letter, dated
14 Apr, discusses the impending
departure of the fleet and its route
past "Kallipoli [Gallipoli] and the
Dardanelles."
Acc.: 03.7.5

2 p., with envelopes. 15 x 10 cm.

2 p.
14 and 18 cm.
Accompanied by: ALS to Ashworth from
William Horsfull, 4 p., and material
about Matthew Sutcliffe, copied by
Horsfull, 6 p.

3 p.
18 x 11 cm.

8 p., with envelopes. 18 cm.

Thanks recipient for sending him
an article on his great uncle,
Sir James Scarlett, 1st baron Abinger;
discusses situation in South Africa.

4 p., with envelopes.
18 x 11 cm. and 9 x 11 cm.

2 p. 18 x 11 cm.

2 p. with envelope. 18 x 11 and
9 x 14 cm.

4 p., with envelope. 18 x 11 cm.,
11 x 9 cm.

4 p., with envelopes. 18 x 11 cm.
Accompanied by a third ALS from
Meredith Townsend, 1899 Sep 5,
11 x 18 cm., concerning
correspondence with Hutton and
others.

Seeks information about Aesop, and
the return of some books.
ACC: 91.11.7 (43.219)

Thanks recipient for looking over
the new epic by his father, Sir Edwin
Arnold.

The first letter, signed in the
third person, contains a copy of
a letter in English by the King of
Poland, Stanislaus Augustus
(1732-1798), to an old English
friend at Danzig. Vigor comments
that "all the Northern Monarchs are
not all monsters, tho one (alas of
our sex) is so," an allusion to
Catherine the Great of Russia.
The second ALS is gossipy, including
news of the mysterious death of a
Miss Belinda Aston.
ACC: 91.12.22 (43.359)

On the illness of his wife. Also,
concerning her art education, with
suggestions for sketching nature.
ACC: 93.11.8 (44.147)

3 p.
24 x 18 cm. and 25 x 20 cm.
Friendly correspondence.

3 p. 18 x 11 cm.

6 p.
Various sizes.

7 p.
22 x 17 cm.

4 p. 21 x 13 and 18 x 10 cm.
About literary matters, Greek,
etc.

2 p., with address. Various sizes.
Asks for assistance for historical
research.

Richardson's criticisms of his
predecessors.
ACC: 91.8.8 (43.175)

8 p.
18 x 11 cm.
Asks Craik to check a reference for
him and tells him about his history of
Guatemala.

Encloses letter which she wishes
recipient to forward to a friend;
relates summer travel plans
and hopes to see recipient upon her
arrival in Bath.

3 p.
18 x 15 cm.
Text of Clement of Alexandria
and others.

2 p.
18 x 11 cm.
About publications on plant life.

Lengthy letters to his publisher
concerning the printing of his Travels to Discover the Source of -- -- the Nile. Dated: "5 Decb. 1790" [actually 5
Jan 1790]; "14 Febry. 1790."
Acc.: 04.12.60

4 p. 23 x 19 cm.
The first, written before
Townshend's marriage to
Northampton's daughter concerns
some ill treatment of the author
by Townshend. The second gives
advice for the newly married
couple, the gossip of the town,
and an invitation to stay while
their house is being prepared.

8 p. (including address leaves),
22 x 19 cm.
Both endorsed by Townshend.

3 p., with addresses. 16 x 10 cm.,
26 x 40 cm.
First letter informs Squibb of the
formation of the Wiltshire
Topographical Society and invites
him to join it. The second written
on the annual report of the Society
concerns its future meeting.

Prison reform in England and
America; death of inmates at
Milbank Penitentiary.
ACC: 90.11.4 (43.98)

Arrangement of a Collected Poems;
Smedley sends those Colburn lacks.
Comments on Mr Murray's silence.
ACC: 91.11.37 (43.257)

Alternative titles for Smith's
novel, including 'Tale of 1668'.
Retracts an article.
ACC: 91.11.37 (43.258)

Arranging to sell a constituency to Flood; asks how to send a book to recipient.

5 p.
16 and 18 cm.
On his forthcoming consecration.

1 p. each. 19 x 16 cm.
Camarthen was son and heir of the
4th duke of leeds.

2 lengthy ALS describing his travels
in and impressions of Italy. The first,
dated 1839 Oct 13, discusses his
difficulties at the borders and with
the Police, the rapacity of the
"Innkeepers, Gondoliers, and
Vorturini," and his pleasure in
sightseeing in the Alps, at Lake
Como, and in Milan and Pisa. The
second, dated, 1839 Nov 1, discusses
sightseeing in Naples, Pompeii and
Herculaneum; an ascent of Mount
Vesuvius, and impressions of the
Neapolitan poor.
Accompanied by typed transcript.
Grand Tour.
ACC.: 00.7.3

Agricultural matters.
ACC: 90.6.38 (43.44)

4 p. 18 x 11 cm.
On his forthcoming consecration.

On portraits of Joseph Colfe, Abp.
Heath, William Herbert, earl of
Pembroke, Sir Thomas Rowe, etc.;
mentions portraits at Knole and
Penshurst; opinions of Horace
Walpole. On a parcel of drawings
Rodd left for him at Hatchard's. 1824 Sep 17-Oct 1
ACC: 91.11.18 (43.236)

Concerning a business partnership.
This may relate to the Adelphi
project but is more likely,
in view of the date, to concern
the rebuilding of Portland Place.
The second letter, possibly also to
one of the Adam brothers, deals with
Mr. Blakey's invention of a steam
engine for raising water.
ACC: 91.12.11 (43.348)

Discusses in great detail
the translation and interpretation
of a passage in Granger's Poetical -- -- Translation of the Elegies of Tibullus.
Also attempts to arrange a belated
subscription to the Edition of -- -- Shakespeare by Samuel Johnson).
Mentions Tobias Smollett.

6 p. 15 cm.

1 p.
23 x 19 cm.

3 p., with address.
26 x 20 cm. and 26 x 40 cm.
Business correspondence with publisher.

Bromley discusses his plans to study
law, and to travel, and seeks advice
from Wright.
ACC: 93.12.12 (44.164)

4 p. 23 x 19 cm.
Publishing business.

3 p.
Various sizes.
Prints for sale. With note by another
Evans and copy for advertising a
proposed sales catalogue.

2 p., with address.
21 cm.
Gents. Mag., a print for his
collection.

2 p., with address.
26 x 21 cm.
Pamphlet on the Countess of Derby's
monument.

2 p. 20 x 12 and 19 x 11 cm.

Relative to Church business.

4 p., with address.
23 x 36 cm.
Concerns bookselling business.

5 p., with addresses.
24 x 19 cm.
The second letter is addressed to
Mr. Wingrave. Accompanied by a
printed leaflet on proposals for
publishing his Treatise of
Astronomy.

2p., with addresses. 23 x 19 and
20 x 16 cm.

3 p., with addresses.
19 x 12 and 24 x 19 cm.

Advice and information for Brewster's
"Parochial History and Antiquities of
Stockton-on-Tees."
ACC: 82.6.20 (42.4)