Together with three printed e-mail messages (December 2006) from Swift to Picador, a further set of author's proofs showing very occasional markings in pencil.
Draft text in autograph manuscript, specifically designated by chapter. Draft material for chapters: 2, 8, 27, 29, 32, 33/34, and draft passages marked 'Previous Plans'. Material in this file originally continuous with Add MS 88919/5/4 and Add MS 88919/5/5.
First autograph draft, in 62 numbered chapters. Chapter numbers are indicated in the top right corner of each sheet. The sheets of each chapter are individually numbered (centre-top). There is no material for chapters designated 31 and 33. With a personal slip in Swift's hand identifying the m...
Second autograph draft, in 64 numbered chapters. Chapter numbers are indicated in the top right corner of each sheet. The sheets of each chapter are individually numbered (centre-top). There is no material for chapters designated: 7, 20, 49, and 50. With a personal slip in Swift's hand identif...
Various notes (autograph, A4) concerning prison procedure (visitors, letters), and a set of notes made on a small spiral pad (disbound). With 'Information Sheet[s] for Visitors to Holloway' (5 sheets). Also, notes concerning names (3 sheets).
Last Orders: Typescript Draft Designated 'A2 First Version'
Scope & Content:
Typescript draft designated 'A2 First Version'. Chapters are titled by name or location, but also numbered and dated (spanning 1993-94) in the footer to each sheet. With corrections in pencil throughout. The text is preceded by a summary of chapter order (dated 26 July 1994).
Last Orders: Typescript Draft Designated 'A2 Second Version'
Scope & Content:
Typescript draft designated 'A2 Second Version'. Chapters are titled by name or location, but also numbered and dated (1994) in the footer to each sheet. With corrections in pencil throughout. With list: 'A2/: Latest Chaps 03/10/94 (73 / 257)'
Individual chapters identified by Swift as receiving their final revision, with a slip indicating date span December 2001-January 2002. Material for Chapters 27, 31, 36, 38 and 59 (seven versions of Chapter 59, with notes), and individual sheets numbered 154, 171, 237, and 243.