Richard Mackenzie Bacon: Correspondence and Papers 1752-1874

Meyerbeer, Giacomo, 1791-1864

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By 1831, Spontini's reputation has lost ground to the works of younger men, including Meyerbeer, whose Robert le Diable was first performed eight month after the date of this letter; this is perhaps the opera mentioned here, though Meyerbeer may be referring to the abortive Le Portefaix, the contract for which he had just signed. Despite the apparent warmth of their relationship, Spontini was already jealous. His own continuing lack of success he attributed to a plot orchestrated by Meyerbeer, "...

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847

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Felix Mendelssohn, composer of the early Romantic period. His best-known works include the overture and incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Italian Symphony, the Scottish Symphony, the oratorio St. Paul, the oratorio Elijah, the overture The Hebrides, the mature Violin Concerto and the String Octet. A grandson of the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn was born into a prominent Jewish family. He was brought up without religion until the age of seven, when he was bapt...

Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

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Sir George Biddell Airy was educated at Cambridge and became Plumain Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Cambridge Observatory in 1828. In 1835 he accepted the post of Astronomer based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, which he held until 1881. In 1835 Airy was invited to become a member of the University of London Senate. Although he was unable to attend Senate meetings on a regular basis, he discussed the pressing issues of the University at the time with other Senate members, in part...

Israeli Isaac D' 1766-1848

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Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873

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Lytton was an English statesman and writer. From the description of Lithograph of Lord Lytton, circa 1800s-1870s. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367947106 Edward Bulwer Lytton, first Baron Lytton, writer and politician. From the description of Edward Bulwer Lytton manuscript material : 26 items, 1828-1872 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 718729173 From the guide to the Edward Bulwer Lytton manuscript material : 26 items, 1828-1872, (The New...

Albemarle, George Thomas Keppel, Earl of, 1799-1891

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English politician. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Argyll House, to Mr. Wiffen and Lord Duncannon, 1831 Dec. 30 and 1834 Aug. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270875290 ...

Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747107129 From the description of Autograph letter signed : place not specified to Charles [Sharpe], [1817 or later?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 745119219 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [William Slade], 1803 June [3]. (Unknown). W...

Bacon, Richard Mackenzie, approximately 1775-1844

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Richard Mackenzie Bacon (1775-1844), musician, journalist and writer, was born at Norwich, where he attended the free school. In 1793 he established a connection with the Norwich Mercury, of which he later became editor (1816) and principal proprietor. In 1813 Bacon and Bryan Donkin obtained a patent for a new printing machine, which was described in Bacon's publication. As well as the Mercury, Bacon was also proprietor and editor of the Quarterly musical magazine and review, which was first pub...

Babbage, Charles, 1791-1871

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Charles Babbage was a British mathematician and inventor. He helped found the Analytical Society, The Royal Astronomical Society, and the Statistical Society, and was a member of the Royal Academy. He invented several mechanical calculating machines, and designed an analytical engine that anticipated the digital computer. He also helped establish the modern English postal system, compiled the first reliable actuarial tables, and invented the locomotive cowcatcher. From th...

Boileau John Peter 1794-1869 Sir 1st Baronet and archaeologist

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Braham, John, 1774-1856

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John Braham, English tenor and composer. A popular favorite for over thirty years, Braham was considered the foremost native male singer in Britain. From the description of John Braham manuscript material : 1 item, 1837 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76805792 From the guide to the John Braham manuscript material : 2 items, ca. 1802-1837, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) English tenor and compose...

Coke Thomas William 1754-1842 1st Earl of Leicester

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Harbord Edward 1781-1835 3rd Baron Suffield philanthropist

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Bathurst, Henry, 1744-1837

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A prelate of England. From the description of Letter and a portrait, 1816-1836. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82833583 Epithet: Archdeacon Of Norwich British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000983.0x000241 ...

Turner, Dawson, 1775-1858

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English collector and antiquary. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Yarmouth, to Mr. Kerrich and an unidentified recipient, 1818 Sept. 16 and 1846 Jan. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872383 English physician and botanist. From the description of Papers, 1800-1820. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35527757 English botanist and antiquary. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Yarmouth, 1841 Aug....

Bacon Richard Mackenzie 1775-1844

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Turton, Thomas, 1780-1864

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Dickens, Charles John Huffam, 1812-1870, novelist

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Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was a writer and journal editor. He was born on 7 February 1812 at 13 Mile End Terrace, Portsea, Portsmouth. Dickens was the second child of John Dickens (1785–1851) and his wife, Elizabeth, née Barrow (1789–1863). Educated first at home and then at a local schools, Dickens received no formal schooling between 1822 and 1824 and was sent to work in a blacking factory in London. Between 1825 and 1827 Dickens was educated at Wellington House Clas...

Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853

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Opie was an English Quaker author. From the description of ALS, [18]52 May 26 : Norwich [Eng.] to "Dear friend" / A. Opie. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 46956520 Amelia Opie was an English Quaker. From the description of ALS, 1824 September 29, Norwich, [Eng.] / Amelia Opie. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 262363074 Amelia Opie, née Alderson, English novelist and poet. From the guide to the Amelia Opie man...

Anson George Edward 1812-1849

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