St John‘s College Personal Collections

AL to the Master of St John's College, from Trinity College Lodge

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 8
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1 Apr. 1835 (Circa)

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Accepts an invitation to dine at St John's College.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

ALS from F. Naylor, London, to Claude W. Lord

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 10/2
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1 Mar. 1876

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Concerns the purchase of the letter. Also includes manuscript notes by H. P. W. Gatty.

ALS (initialed) to John Scott

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 2
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25 Feb. 1816

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Temporarily declines Scott's request for a critique of Scott's proposed poem as he is anxious that it will interfere with material that he is writing on the same topic. Believes that his two short essays will not interfere with Scott's work. Refers to Southey's writing on the same subject. Asks Scott not to get the impression, from his previous letter, that he thinks ill of mankind. Discusses his poetry celebrating the King of Sweden, and his pamphlet occasioned by the Convention of Cintra. Gives his opinion of the Duke of Wellington. Regrets that Scott's other work will prevent him from writing for the 'Champion'. Thanks Scott for verses. Refers to Walter Scott and Byron. Accepts Scott's offer to send the 'Champion'.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

ALS possibly to Francis Aglionby MP, from Rydal Mount

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 9
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23 Mar. 1838

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Reminds him that they once met at the Earl of Lonsdale's residence. Asks Aglionby to support Sergeant Talfourd's Copyright Bill on its second reading in Parliament.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

ALS to A.G. Lee, Librarian of St John's College

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 17/3
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22 Sep. 1975

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Concerns the possible purchase of the letter to Stansfeld Rawson.

Johnson, C M P (fl 1974-1975)

ALS to A.G. Lee, Librarian of St John's College

Wordsworth/Folder 23-25/Folder 24/3
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19 July 1972

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Gives information about the sale of the sonnet and a 'Clarkson item'. Includes notes from AGL concerning the purchase.

McMullen, David (fl 1972)

ALS to an unknown recipient, from Rydal Mount

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 4/1
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17 Oct. 1826 (No year given. Year from De Selincourt.)

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Concerning the 'Anecdote for Fathers'.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

ALS to an unknown recipient, from Rydal Mount, and a related letter

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 4
File
1826–1925

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Various (003904)

ALS to Benjamin Robert Haydon

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 1/1
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21 Dec. 1815

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Writes to fulfil his promise to send the first poem he composed on his arrival home. Regrets that engagements constantly call him away from Rydale Mount and his writing. Sympathises with Haydon's loss of sight which impedes his painting. Expresses his lack of surprise at Canova's appreciation of the Elgin Marbles. Gives his opinion of the works of Abbe Winkelman on the strength of a short treatise, 'Reflections concerning the imitation of the Grecian artists in painting and sculpture'. Describes the three sonnets which follow. Sends 'Mrs W's' kindest remembrances. Informs him that 'Miss H' is absent.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

ALS to Benjamin Robert Haydon and supporting documents

Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 1
File
1815–1974

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Various (003898)

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