Memorandum book, [ca. 1788-1808].

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Memorandum book, [ca. 1788-1808].

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Memorandum book containing Polwhele's accounts with booksellers; lists of his earnings for articles and reviews; extracts and portions of letters to him commenting on his works; and many newspaper and magazine clippings of reviews of, quotations from, or advertisements for his publications. Identifiable correspondents include Hannah More; Catharine Macaulay; Thomas Pennant; and Edward Drewe. In addition, there are several substantial letters from unidentified correspondents, including one discussing the state of Samuel Johnson's health during his last visit to Lichfield, which also mentions Anna Seward. The records of Polwhele's earnings are particularly detailed and include payments for book reviews, miscellaneous topical columns, and verses.

1 v. (157 p.) ; 20 x 16 cm.

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