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Letters to and from Wordsworth; letters from Mary and Dora Wordsworth; sonnets; miscellaneous items.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
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Archival description- Wordsworth/Folder 23-25/Folder 25/1
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- 11 Nov. 1844
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
MS copy of the sonnet beginning 'Motions and Means'. In the hand of William Wordsworth or that of his wife. First published in 'Yarrow revisited and other poems', 1835. Written at Elton Rectory.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
ALS to Digby P. Starkey, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 20
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- 30 June 1843
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Thanks Starkey for his book ('Judas: a tragic mystery' (Dublin: William Curry Junior ; London: Longman, 1843). Expresses admiration for the author's poetic ability but does not approve of Chavah being introduced as the tempter to the sin of Judas.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
ALS to H.W. Pickersgill, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 19
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- 24 Sep. 1840 (Year from postmark.)
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Asks Pickersgill to show the bearer of the letter, Mr Blakesley of Trinity College Cambridge, his picture.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
ALS to H.W. Pickersgill, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 18
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- 3 Sep. 1840 (No year given. Year from De Selincourt.)
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Asks Pickersgill to defer his journey to Rydal Mount as he is engaged to accompany Mr Rogers to Lord Lonsdale's.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
Photocopy of ALS to Stansfeld Rawson, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 17/1
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- 21 July 1840
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Regarding the loss of a ring by his daughter. Recalls his recent tour, particularly Wastdale and the hospitality of Rawson and Mrs Rawson.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
ALS to H.W. Pickersgill, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 16
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- 29 June 1840 (Date from postmark.)
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Arranges for Pickersgill to paint a portrait of him for Sir Robert Peel.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
ALS to Mrs Gaskell, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 15
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- 18 June 1840
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Invites Gaskell to view the Wordsworth family almery.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
ALS to Mrs Gaskell, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 14
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- 23 May 1840
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Reports that Mr Beaumont has presented him with the Wordsworth family almery. Thanks Gaskell for her part in the affair. Refers to Mr Brakenbridge's letter regarding arrangements for sending the almery. Mentions that he does not plan to go to London during the spring.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
ALS to Mrs Gaskell, from Rydal Mount
- Wordsworth/Folder 1-22/Folder 1-20/Folder 13
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- 25 Mar. 1840
Part of Papers of William Wordsworth
Thanks Gaskell for procuring a drawing of the Wordsworth family almery. Asks her to convey his thanks to the draughtsman. Wishes that Mr and Mrs Beaumont, the current owners of the almery, would look as kindly upon his desire to acquire the relic as Mr Brackenbridge. Requests that the drawing be sent with his daughter who is staying with Mr Marshall in Grosvenor Street. Refers to his part in the improvement of Miss Brandreth via his connections with Mr De Wint and Mrs Dewint.
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet
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