Mrs Susan Martin (also known as Susannah Martin), widow of Mr Frederick Joseph Martin
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Works published: Various : Non-Fiction, Politics, Journalism, History, Criticism Career: Secretary to Thomas Carlyle; Editor of The Statesman's Year Book; Awarded a Civil List pension in 1879 Applications: 5 Apr 1883 (£100)
Works published: Non-Fiction : Politics, Commerce; also Journalism Career: Leader writer for the Morning Star and the Daily News; Editor of the Banker's Circular Applications: 5 Jun 1883 (rejected)
Works published: Scientific : Marine Biology Career: M.D.; Surgeon; Major in the Indian Army; Naturalist on H.M.S. Bulldog in 1860 Applications: 26 Jun 1883 (£100)