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[BYRON, George Noel Gordon, Baron]. HOBHOUSE, John C. Autograph letter signed from Hobhouse to an unknown recipient, whose suitability for inclusion on a committee (possibly the London Greek Committee) appears to rest upon his historic connections with Lord Byron. Creation dates: 01 March [182...
[SCOTT, Sir Walter.] Manuscript petition of Elizabeth Brunton to Scott in his capacity of Sheriff-Depute of Selkirkshire, countersigned by him 'Selkirk Appoints this petition to be seen and answered, Walter Scott'. Creation dates: 1802
SOUTHEY, Robert. Autograph letter signed to an unknown recipient, mentioning his own forthcoming publication 'Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae' and its view of Catholic emancipation. Creation dates: 11 Feb 1826
CONRAD, Jessie, née George. A series of letters to the publisher Grant Richards about the proposed publication of her book 'Joseph Conrad and His Circle', along with reader's reports by the literary agent and publisher's reader Leslie Tilden-Smith. Creation dates: Mar 1931 - Jun 1933
ANONYMOUS BALLADS. Manuscript copies of 3 ballads: (1) 'There was a theevish Pedlar'. (2) 'Listen I pray to the words I say'. (3) 'I Will Go Seek my Saviour, and let the World be'. Creation dates: [Circa 1640-1650]
SHAW, George Bernard. Autograph letter signed to 'Dear Mrs. Bourchier' [the actress Violet Vanbrugh], asking her if she would take the part of Anne in 'Man and Superman'. Creation dates: 28 December 1900
HENRY VIII, King of England and Ireland. Document signed ('Henry R' at head), commanding the recipient, Sir John Cutte, the under treasurer, to take possession of barrels of woad which had been seized from a London merchant, William Holys (Hollis) and forfeited to the crown, and to grant half to...
DICKENS, Charles. Autograph letter signed ('CD') to Henry Bradbury (of Bradbury & Evans), mentioning a list of 'Reprinted Pieces' to be printed in the Library Edition. Creation dates: 03 July 1858