Works published: Various : Religious, Non-Fiction, Topography, Fiction Career: Reader and compositor for the Queen's Printing Office Applications: 14 Jan 1860 (£15), 12 Apr 1861 (rejected)
Works published: Non-Fiction : Essays; also Poetry Career: Silk weaver; Reporter for the Bedford Mercury; Proprietor of the Wellingborough News Applications: 30 Apr 1860 (rejected), 31 Oct 1863 (rejected)
Works published: Poetry Career: Journalist; Editor of Public Opinion; awarded a Civil List Pension in 1858 Applications: 22 May 1860 (£15), 11 May 1887 (£25), 20 May 1890 (£20), 31 May 1893 (£20), 21 May 1896 (£20), 17 May 1899 (£20)