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John Edward Gray papers, 1783-1884, 1783-1884

Title: John Edward Gray papers, 1783-1884 1783-1884

These are primarily letters to Gray on various aspects of natural history, with many references to collections at the British Museum of Natural History. There are numerous letters from British scientists and from European colleagues. There are letters from Americans too, such as those from Agassiz which relate to his Florida expeditions and the creation of natural history collections.

ArchivalResource: 5.0 Linear feet, Ca. 500 items.

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Howitt, William, 1792-1879. William Howitt letters and poems, 1834-1876.

Title: William Howitt letters and poems, 1834-1876.

The collection contains thirty-one letters, five poems, a prospectus for Howitt's journal of literature and popular progress (18 December 1846), one sheet with William and Mary Howitt's autographs, a scrap of his writing, an engraving of Howitt, and a letter from Francis T. Howitt, 30 May 1842, enclosing clips of autographs from five members of his family. Howitt writes to Mr. Wright, 27 July 1834, about an abridgement he wrote; to Joseph Watson, 19 May 1838, about The rural life of England (1838); to J.H.L. Hunt, 10 January 1840, declining to help with a charity; to Miss Wood, 31 January 1840, [incomplete]; to his sister, 20 September [ca. 1840], about his impending trip to Germany and his wife Mary's health; to "Sir," 17 February 1842, with a song parody, "Take care of your daughters." To "Sir," 17 February 1843, about translations of his work into German; to "Gentlemen, " 10 May 1845, that he will have the translation of Fredrika Bremer's latest work ready soon; to "Sir, " 17 April 1846, declining work; to Southwood Smith, 5 November 1846, planning to attend his meeting; to "Gentlemen, " 30 December 1846, thanking them for his and Mary's book royalties. To printer S.W. Fullom, 29 November 1850, about delivery and editing of proofs; to James G. Clark, 23 May 1851, about Clark coming to visit; to W.H. Fullom, 4 July 1851, inviting him to meet T.K. Hervey; to J.A. Langford, 18 May 1861, sending regrets; to Epes Sargent, 20 January 1864, about book pirating; to Mary Harrison, 13 August 1864, with publication advice. To Rev. J.H. Wilkinson, 23 March 1869, concerning a pension application and his book The northern heights of London (1869); to Rev. F.O. Morris, 7 March 1870, about the legality of shooting birds; to Mrs. Nichols, 8 March 1870, about his writing and spiritualism, and travels; to Mr. Hall, 20 October 1871, about some journal articles. To Mrs. E.B. Gould, 13 March 1874, about a meeting location for the Animal Protection Society; to "Dear Madam," 21 June 1876, about contributing to a childrens' periodical and the anti-vivisection movement; to Tom Taylor, 24 February [n.y.], asking him to forward the enclosed [not included]; to "Dear Sir, " [n.d.], about the Charlton family; to Freiligrath, 19 Dec. 1865, sympathizing with his problem; to Miss Barnett, 10 Sept. 1867, with news of friends, family, and activities; and two fragments of letters. Also, includes his poems, "An ancient opinion and appeal" (October 1844), "Ballad," "Conscience" (October 1844), "The thistle-down" (29 August 1838), a fragment of a poem, and a fragment of text.

ArchivalResource: 40 items.

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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : London, to Henry Austin, 1856 Apr. 17.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Henry Austin, 1856 Apr. 17.

Concerning Dickens' support for the bust to be commissioned of Southwood Smith. Discussing Dickens' summer plans, inviting Henry and Letitia Austin to visit them in Boulogne. Noting that the purchase of Gad's Hill had been completed.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 18.6 cm.

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Bentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832. Autograph letter signed : [London], to Dr. Southwood Smith, 1831 Feb. 12.

Title: Autograph letter signed : [London], to Dr. Southwood Smith, 1831 Feb. 12.

Concerning an appointment.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (12mo)

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Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859,. Autograph letter signed from Leigh Hunt, Chelsea, to Dr. Southwood Smith [manuscript], 18th or 19th century October 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Leigh Hunt, Chelsea, to Dr. Southwood Smith [manuscript], 18th or 19th century October 22.

Hunt thanks Smith for his good advice regarding his health and mentions a manuscript of Mr. Horne's play and a proof of the "Shylock" that is possibly to "go into the magazine this month."

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 12 x 10 cm.

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Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859,. Autograph letters signed from Leigh Hunt, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1834-1848.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Leigh Hunt, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1834-1848.

(1) to Mrs. Kean; 1834 May 17. (2) To Dr. Southwood Smith, with envelope; October 22. (3) to Charles Ollier; 1848 May Wednesday. All letters cataloged separately.

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

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Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861. Letter, 1839, Dec. 12 : [London], to Dr. Willis.

Title: Letter, 1839, Dec. 12 : [London], to Dr. Willis.

ALS. Explains that he must defer giving his lectures on fever until the end of the course and that the fever hospital is not yet set up to receive patients.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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