Luttrell, Henry, 1765-1851

Henry Luttrell was the illegitimate son of the Earl of Carhampton. He held posts in the Irish government, and managed his father's holdings in the West Indies before moving to London in 1802. He became popular in London for his conversation, and was a celebrated wit and epigrammist. He wrote popular light verse, satirizing London society, and was a member of the Holland House circle, a group of literary, artistic, and political figures which included Dickens and Thackeray.

From the description of Henry Luttrell manuscript poem, 1818 June. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67710341