Thomas Campbell collection of autograph manuscripts (3), autograph letters signed (10), his signature, and engravings (4), ca. 1810-1840.

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Thomas Campbell collection of autograph manuscripts (3), autograph letters signed (10), his signature, and engravings (4), ca. 1810-1840.

This volume includes three manuscript poems ("Snatch'd from an Indian ocean's roar," "Adelgitha," and "Lines spoken at the opening of Drury Lane Theatre after the death of Princess Charlotte"), ten autograph letters signed, Campbell's signature, and four engravings of Campbell; these items are described in 18 individual records (MA 1295.1-18).

1 item (15 p.) : ill. ; 31cm.

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Campbell, Thomas, 1777-1844

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Thomas Campbell was a poet known for his war poems, including "Hohenlinden," "The Battle of the Baltic," and "Ye Mariners of England." He also published "The Pleasure of Hope" in 1799, "Gertrude of Wyoming" in 1809, and "Theodric" in 1824. From the description of Thomas Campbell papers, 1821-1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147203 Thomas Campbell was born in Glasgow, studied law in Edinburgh (1797), and became Lord Rector of Glasgow University, 1826-1829, as well as a...