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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

ALS to Mrs Gaskell from Rydal Mount

Regrets that they could not accept her invitation. Informs Mrs Gaskell that her father's eye troubles have reoccurred forcing them to return home. Confesses that she is glad of the illness as it provides her with an excuse to accompany her father rather than remain in Herefordshire. Refers to her father's 'long and interesting wanderings'.

Wordsworth, Dorothy 'Dora' (1804-1847)

ALS to Mrs Gaskell, from Rydal Mount

Regarding plans to secure the Wordsworth family almery from its present owners, the Beaumonts. Asks Gaskell to make a drawing of it so that he might secure an acceptable substitute. Mentions Mr De Wint's attention to Miss C. Marshall and to his 'request in favor of your young friend'.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

ALS to Mrs Gaskell, from Rydal Mount

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

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

ALS to Mrs Thomas Cookson

Reports the safe arrival at Cole Orton of both their travelling parties, all well except little Thomas, who has a bad cough, and Sarah, who was sick. Thanks Mrs Cookson for her hospitality and hopes to repeat the pleasure in the Spring. Details their journey, omitting some place names. Mentions their 'little affairs with Lady B'.

Wordsworth, Mary Winn (1770-1859)

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