Letters from Thomas Campbell to John Richardson, with related material. 1800-1830.

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Letters from Thomas Campbell to John Richardson, with related material. 1800-1830.

Comprises 23 autograph letters, including some with red or black seals, from Campbell to John Richardson dated 18 November 1800-16 April 1830, including 1 undated (with transcripts), and 1 printed portrait of Campbell.

23 letters (45 ff. with 44 ff. conjoined in 22 pairs) and 1 printed port., all held in 4 envelopes, manuscript and printed material.

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Richardson, Sir John 1787-1865

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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...