St John‘s College Personal Collections

Photocopy of ALS to Stansfeld Rawson, from Rydal Mount

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21 July 1840

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

Manuscript subscription list for the St John's portrait of Wordsworth

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1832

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Hymers, John (1803-1887) mathematician

ALS to an unknown recipient, from Rydal Mount

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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 Robert Southey

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16 Mar. 1838 (Undated, date from De Selincourt.)

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Condoles with Southey on the death of his brother. Mentions his own brother's ill health. Mourns the loss of Lady Lonsdale. Sympathises over Southey's ill health. Advises on the treatment of his hernia. Refers to Mr Crabbe Robinson's worsened condition whilst they were walking in Italy, and the death of Mr Quillinan's father after he refused to wear a Portuguese truss until an English one could be procured. Reports that Mr Carr recommends Salmon and Oddys opposition sided truss. Forwards a letter and a pamphlet from Mr Merewether. Thanks Southey for Madoc, and for a poem, with which Mrs Wordsworth is charmed. Supposes that the work of Southey and himself might 'have a better chance of being remembered than some others who have figured in our day'.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

'Motions and Means'

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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 Benjamin Robert Haydon

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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

'Upon the late general fast'