Letters, 1823-1840, England.

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Letters, 1823-1840, England.

[1] 1823, July 17, Devizes, England, to Lord Byron, Genoa [2 p.].--Discusses the poor public reception of his latest book [The loves of the angels]. Compares this with the favorable reception of Byron's "new Cantos" [for Don Juan]. [2] 1834, January 1, Devizes, England, to John Murray [5 p.].--Reminiscences of his acquaintance with George Crabbe. Mentions Samuel Rogers, at whose home he first met Crabbe. Recalls dining with Crabbe at Horace Twiss's. [3] 1840, May 12, Sloperton, Boxwood, England [1 l.].--Sends his autograph.

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