Hester Lynch Piozzi correspondence, 1769-1820.

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Hester Lynch Piozzi correspondence, 1769-1820.

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http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00273/catalog

Abstract

Collected letters sent and received by author Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi.

Extent

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

Languages

eng,

Holding Repository

Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6383427

Houghton Library

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Samuel Johnson.

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Thomas Pennant

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Gray, Robert, 1762-1834

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Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831

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William Dorset Fellowes (1769-1852), who extra-illustrated this volume, was a friend of author Hester Lynch Piozzi during the last years of her life, and is mentioned frequently in her correspondence from 1815 onwards. His brother Sir James Fellowes was also a friend of Piozzi's, and served as her literary executor upon her death in 1821. From the guide to the An essay on the life and genius of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., extra-illustrated, 1788-1844., (Houghton Library, Harvard College L...

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Lee, Harriet, 1757-1851

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British novelist and playwright. From the description of [Letter] 1801 May 9, Bath [to] Mr. G. Robinson Sons / Harriet Lee. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 244252359 Harriet Lee, English novelist and playwright. From the description of Harriet Lee manuscript material : 2 items, ca. 1807-1825 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 707494381 ...

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Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, the British couple known as the Ladies of Llangollen. They set up home in 1780 in Plas Newydd, Wales, and over their fifty years together hosted some of the most celebrated literary figures of the day, including Robert Southey, Wordsworth, Shelley, Lord Byron and Sir Walter Scott. From the description of Ladies of Llangollen manuscript material : 5 items, ca. 1790-1825. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 77743699 Lady Elean...

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Anna Maria De Blaquiere Fitzmaurice, Viscountess Kirkwall.

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Keith, George Keith Elphinstone, Viscount, 1746-1823.

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Jarman, Mrs., recipient.

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Cork and Orrery, Mary Monckton Boyle, Countess of, 1746-1840

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Merry, Robert, 1755-1798

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Nesbitt family

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Mulgrave, Henry Phipps, Earl of, 1755-1831

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Wrote "The Regent" and opened it at Drury Lane Theatre on 1 April 1788, supported by John Kemble and Mrs. Siddons. After nine nights, the play was closed. Greatheed later published the play and dedicated it to Mrs. Siddons. From the description of Bertie Greatheed papers, 1785-1819. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82265096 From the description of Bertie Greatheed papers, 1785-1819. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702146898 Bertie Greatheed, the son of Sam...

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Natural historian, scientist, traveller and Fellow of the Royal Society in London, Pennant was acquainted with all the notable scientists of his time and was a close friend of Sir Joseph Banks. Pennant was a prolific writer and his publications include The British zoology (1766), A tour of Scotland, 1769 (1771), Arctic zoology (1784). Pennant incorporated information about Australian fauna in his books A history of quadrupeds (1781) and the fourth volume of Outlines of the globe (1798). ...

Delap, J. (John), 1725-1812

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Thrale, Henry, 1728-1781

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Montagu, George Wroughton, d. 1871

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Wilson, John, fl. 1755-1825

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Jesse Foot.

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De Blaquiere, Elizabeth, d. 1870

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Alexander Leak.

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Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...

John Young, Bishop of Limerick.

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Sophia Hoare's

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Barry, Henry, 1750-1822

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Whalley, Thomas Sedgwick, 1746-1828

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Lort, Michael, 1725-1790

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Epithet: Dr; of Add MS 12527 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000630.0x00016c Epithet: Prebendary of St Paul's 1780; antiquary British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000630.0x00016e Cambridge University's history can be dated back to the early thirteenth century, when scholars congregated in the city for the purpose of st...

Case, Hester, 1756-1823

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Cadell & Davies.

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The British publishing and bookselling firm of Cadell & Davies was established in 1793 as a joint partnership between Thomas Cadell (1773-1836) and William Davies (d. 1820). The pair inherited the business from Cadell's father, Thomas Cadell the elder (1742-1802), and carried on his legacy as a leader of the London book trade. After Davies's death in 1820, Cadell began publishing under his own name. The firm was dissolved in 1836 when Cadell died, although sale of the remaining copyrights an...

Edward Mangin.

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Fellowes, Mary Butler, 1738-1819

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Pepys, Lucas, Sir, 1742-1830

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Scottish physician. From the description of Note, undated, [between 1784-1830] : to James Window, Esq. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35251921 ...

Collier, Elizabeth, Lady, 1760-1831

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Huntingdon, Francis Hastings, Earl of, 1728-1789

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Henry Thrale.

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Arthur Murphy

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Glasse, George Henry, 1761-1809

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George Henry Glasse was the son of Dr. Samuel Glasse, rector of St. Mary's in Hanwell, Middlesex, near London. George attended Christ Church, Oxford, receiving his BA in 1779 and his MA in 1782. He succeeded his father as rector of Hanwell in 1785, and published numerous sermons and translations. He also served as the domestic chaplain to Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge. In November of 1783, he married his cousin Anne Fletcher (d. 1802), and they had at least seven children. In October of ...

Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840

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Torrington, Lucy Byng, Viscountess, 1744-1792

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Francis, Marianne, 1790-1832

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Hester Maria Elphinstone Keith's

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Seward, William, 1747-1799

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English man of letters. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Worcester, to [Mr. Cadell], 1791 Sept. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664109 From the description of Autograph letter in third person : [n.p.], to Miss Burney, [1785]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662094 ...