Autograph letter signed with initials : Genoa, to his brother John Hunt, 1822 Dec. 26.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Genoa, to his brother John Hunt, 1822 Dec. 26.

Concerning the libel suit brought against John Hunt by Charles Murray of Bridge Street on behalf of the Constitutional Association. Discussing precedents of burlesque and satire, and referencing George III's obstinacy in shedding so much blood in the American War. Mentioning that he has talked about the libel case with Lord Byron, and mulling over lawyers and a defense. Asking after the sale of the periodical The Liberal, referencing Byron's investment in it, and alluding to his money and health troubles.

1 item (4 p., with address) ; 26 cm.

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Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859

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English essayist and poet. From the description of [Letters] / Leigh Hunt. [1848-1856] (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 234302986 From the description of Criticism on female beauty : notes, ca. 1824. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122510755 Leigh Hunt moved from Chelsea to Kensington in 1840. From the description of Leigh Hunt, letter : Kensington, England : Autograph note signed, [1840?] Nov. 22. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record...