Papers of Jane Porter [manuscript], 1840, n.d.

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Papers of Jane Porter [manuscript], 1840, n.d.

The collection contains a letter from Jane Porter to Henry Robinson, 1840 November 29, concerning the copyright for a new illustrated edition of "Scottish Chiefs," investing the proceeds in exchequer bills, a monument to Sir Sidney Smith and her use of the name William Wallace as a nom-de-guerre. Sir Robert Wilson and Sir Charles Doyle are also mentioned. With it are three poems on two sheets, two of which are dated March 1804 Bath.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7926227

University of Virginia. Library

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Doyle, Charles, fl. 1840.

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Robinson, Henry, 1840-1920

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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850

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Jane Porter (1776-1850) was a best selling British historical novelist and the author of Thaddeus of Warsaw (1804) and The Scottish chiefs (1810). From the description of Papers of Jane Porter, 1760-1850. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122559985 Francis Legatt Chantrey was a popular and successful sculptor who made portrait busts of many of the most distinguished men of his time, including George IV, Sir Walter Scott, Willi...

Wilson, Robert, Sir, 1777-1849

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English general and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Dr. Walker, 1818 Apr. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270587836 Epithet: General; of Add MS 37296 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000354.0x000027 Epithet: General; Governor of Gibraltar; of Add MS 40033 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055...

Smith, Sydney, 1771-1845

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Canon of St. Paul's; essayist and wit. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Paris], to Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, [no year]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663579 Canon of St. Paul's. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to Archibald Allison, [no year] Jan. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872261 English divine and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : C[ombe], Florey, Taunton, to M...