St John‘s College Personal Collections

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

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1 Apr. 1835 (Circa)

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

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

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25 Feb. 1816

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

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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 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 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.

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ALS to Digby P. Starkey, from Rydal Mount

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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

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5 May 1832 (Date from postmark.)

Part of Papers of William Wordsworth

Regrets that he cannot currently travel to London to have his portrait taken due to his sister's ill health. Assures Pickersgill that he still wishes him to paint the portrait for St John's College and understands the reasons why he cannot come to Ambleside.

Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) poet

ALS to H. W. Pickersgill, from Rydal Mount