John Wilson papers 1810-1844

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John Wilson papers 1810-1844

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The papers consist of correspondence concerning the publication and subscription sales of Wilson's works, especially his long poem "The Isle of Palms" (1812). In addition to letters between Wilson and the Glasgow booksellers John Smith and Son, there are also letters from subscribers, other booksellers, and customers to John Smith concerning the availability and distribution of the poem, including James and John Ballantyne and Longmans Ltd. The collection also contains a poem by Wilson, "Lines Raised to the memory of the Rev. James Grahame," and a subscription list for "The Isle of Palms."

Total Boxes: 1; Linear Feet: 0.41'

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349908

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Smith, John, 1784-1849.

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Constable, Archibald, 1774-1827

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Archibald Constable (1774-1827), the Edinburgh publisher. For fuller details of his life and writings see the Dictionary of National Biography. From the guide to the Correspondence of Archibald Constable, with some related material, ca. 1788-1827, (%Leeds University Library) Scottish publisher. From the description of Papers, 1801-1811. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 22299942 From the description of Printed form with autograph signature :...

Ballantyne, James, 1772-1833

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Scottish publisher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to William Jerdan of the Literary Gazette, 1825 July 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270622262 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Journal Office, to Joseph McGregor, 1820 Feb. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270622423 ...

Wilson, John, 1785-1854

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Scottish poet and critic, "Christopher North." From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to an unidentified correspondent, 1842 Oct. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270587437 "Christopher North". Scottish author. From the description of Autograph note signed with initials : [n.p.], to his wife, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588898 John Wilson (1785-1854) was a Scottish author, the "Christopher North" of Blackwood's Magaz...

Smith, John, approximately 1784-1871

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Ballantyne, John, 1774-1821

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Friend and business agent of Walter Scott. From the description of Diary : autograph manuscript, 1819-1821. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 414677807 ...

Longman (Firm)

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English publishers. From the description of Autograph letters signed (4) in the name of the firm, dated : London Feb. 4-23 June 1881, to Otto Goldschmidt, 1881 Feb. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270668286 ...