Papers relating to William Cobbett, 1832-1840.

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Papers relating to William Cobbett, 1832-1840.

Collection of manuscript and printed items relating to writer and reformer William Cobbett. Includes 6 notebooks containing bibliographical and biographical references and quotations from Cobbett's works; ALS from Ann Cobbett to a Miss T--, n.d.; a copy of The Life of W. Cobbett, Esq., M.P. for Oldham; a copy of the Weekly Police Gazette for June 27, 1835 containing an obituary notice for Cobbett; printed broadside, Lament on the Death of William Cobbett; and 4 printed broadsides announcing a celebration of Cobbett's birthday at the Crown and Anchor Tavern on March 9, 1840.

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Cobbett, William, 1763-1835

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William Cobbett, British journalist, writer and political activist. From the description of William Cobbett collection, 1787-1835. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82678663 From the description of William Cobbett collection, 1787-1835. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702161934 English journalist and political reformer; producer of Cobbett's Weekly Political Register from 1802 to 1835. Threatened with arrest for sedition, Cobbett took refuge in the United States from 18...

Cobbett, Anne, 1795-1877

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