Sir Francis Freeling manuscript material : 1 item, 1820

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Sir Francis Freeling manuscript material : 1 item, 1820

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· To Taylor and Hessey, publishers : 1 autograph letter : 11 Sep 1820 : (MISC 1371f) : contributing £1 to the subscription for John Clare.

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 7078564

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Clare, John, 1793-1864

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John Clare, English working-class poet, best known for his depictions of the English countryside and rural life. From the guide to the John Clare manuscript material : 7 items, ca. 1819-1831, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) English poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Helpstone?], to James A. Hessey of the publishers Taylor and Hessey, [postmark 1824 May 19]. (Unknown). WorldCat record i...

Freeling, Francis, Sir, 1764-1836

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Freeling began his career in the Bristol Post Office and moved to London in 1787. There he held the successive Postal Service positions of surveyor, principal and resident surveyor, joint secretary, and sole secretary. In 1828, baronetcy was conferred on him for his public service. He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1801 and was one of the original members of the Roxburghe Club, founded in 1812. From the description of Freeling correspondence, 1794-1841. (Unknow...