Introduction
A William Godwin,
correspondence & papers, 1772-1836
A.1
Diaries, 1788-1836
A.2
Correspondence, [1780]-1835, n.d.
A.2.1 Original correspondence
[1780]-1835, n.d.
A.2.2 Draft & fair copy,
[1784]-1834, n.d.
A.2.3 Letterpress ('wet-transfer')
copies, 1795-1805, n.d.
A.3
Literary papers, 1788-1836, n.d.
A.3.1 Plays, 1790, n.d.
A.3.2 Poems, n.d.
A.3.3 Novels and fiction fragments,
?1805-c. 1830, n.d.
A.3.4 Non-fiction, 1793-c. 1834,
n.d.
A.3.5 Essays & non-fiction
fragments, 1797-1824, n.d.
A.3.6 Prefaces, prospectuses, plans,
1816-33, n.d.
A.3.7 Obituaries & reviews by
Godwin, c. 1797-1820
A.3.8 Open letters,
1785-[1821]
A.3.9 Sermons & speeches
(including juvenilia), 1772-c. 1831-2, n.d.
A.3.10 Advertisements of Godwin's
works, 1806-30, n.d.
A.4
Criticism, c. 1784-1835, n.d.
A.4.1 Critique by others of Godwin's
works, c. 1784-1835, n.d.
A.4.2 Critique of others' works, 1826,
n.d.
A.5
Notes, 1788-1831, n.d.
A.5.1 Autobiographical,
1788-1831
A.5.2 Writing notes, c. 1790-c. 1836
(mainly undated)
A.5.3 Reading notes, n.d.
A.5.4 Historical, n.d.
A.5.5 Philosophical, n.d.
A.5.6 Religious, n.d.
A.5.7 General criticism and biography,
1814, n.d.
A.5.8 Political, n.d.
A.5.9 Miscellaneous notes,
n.d.
A.6
Legal & financial papers, 1793-1834, n.d.
A.6.1 Book proposals, 1798-?1807,
n.d.
A.6.2 Contract agreements,
1793-1834
A.6.3 Business papers, 1811-c. 1825,
n.d.
A.6.4 Fundraising, c.
1811-23
A.6.5 Miscellaneous legal, 1834,
n.d.
A.7
Copies & extracts, 1793-1836
A.7.1 Copied letters, 1798-1820,
n.d.
A.7.2 Extracts of poetry, plays,
memoirs etc., 1793-1835
B Mary Wollstonecraft,
correspondence & papers, [1785]-1797, n.d.
B.1
Correspondence, [1785]-1797, n.d.
B.2
Papers, 1795
C Wollstonecraft sisters,
correspondence & papers, 1783-1843
C.1
Mary to Everina Wollstonecraft & Eliza Bishop, 1783-94,
n.d.
C.2
Letters to Everina Wollstonecraft, 1786-1843
C.2.1 Original correspondence,
1786-1843
C.2.2 Copy letters, 1838
C.3
Letters to Eliza Bishop, 1785, n.d.
C.4
Papers, 1798
D Mary Jane Godwin
correspondence & papers, 1801-36, n.d.
D.1
Original correspondence, 1801-36
D.2
Papers, 1817, n.d.
E Letters & papers between
third parties (Godwin era), [1786]-1832, n.d.
E.1
Letters, [1786]-1832, n.d.
E.1.1 Original letters, [1786]-1832,
n.d.
E.1.2 Drafts, n.d.
E.2
Papers, c. 1799-1800, n.d.
F Mary Shelley, correspondence
and papers, ?1782-1876
F.1
Journals of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley,
1814-76
F.2
Original correspondence, [1816]-1850, n.d.
F.3
Copied material, mainly for the 'Life of William Godwin'
?1782-1820
F.4
Manuscripts, 1818-c. 1849, n.d.
F.4.1 Novels & short stories,
1818-19, n.d.
F.4.2 Poem, 1825
F.4.3 Translations, c.
1844-9
F.4.4 'Life of William Godwin', c.
1836-40
F.4.5 Non-fiction works, [1816],
n.d.
F.4.6 Greek studies, [1821],
n.d.
F.5
Poems by others, 1809-44, n.d.
F.6
Personal papers, 1821-49, n.d.
F.6.1 Drawings & prints, 1832,
n.d.
F.6.2 Inventories & lists, 1822,
n.d.
F.6.3 Extracts & printed ephemera,
1821-36, n.d.
F.6.4 Financial, 1849,
n.d.
G Percy Bysshe Shelley,
correspondence & papers, 1810-22, n.d.
G.1
Correspondence, 1810-22, n.d.
G.1.1 Original correspondence,
1810-22, n.d.
G.1.2 Drafts, [1820]
G.2
Papers, ?1817, n.d.
H Jane Williams, correspondence
& papers, 1819-60, n.d.
H.1
Correspondence, 1819-60, n.d.
H.1.1 Letters to Jane Williams,
1819-33, n.d.
H.1.2 Drafts, 1843-60,
n.d.
H.2
Papers, n.d.
I Letters & papers between
third parties (Percy and Mary Shelley era), 1815-?1838,
n.d.
I.1
Journals of John Gisborne, 1827-31, n.d.
I.2
Original letters, 1815-?1838, n.d.
I.3
Drafts, n.d.
J Sir Percy Florence and Jane,
Lady Shelley correspondence & papers, 1810-98, n.d.
J.1
Correspondence of Jane, Lady Shelley, 1851-98, n.d.
J.1.1 Letters to Jane, Lady Shelley,
1851-98, n.d.
J.1.2 Drafts, [1878]-1892,
n.d.
J.2
Sir Percy Florence Shelley correspondence, 1834-c. 1886,
n.d.
J.2.1 Letters to Sir Percy Florence
Shelley, 1834-58
J.2.2 Outgoing, draft, [1839]-c. 1886,
n.d.
J.3
Copied material (for 'Shelley Memorials' and 'Shelley and Mary'),
1810-?1850
J.3.1 Letters, 1810-?1850
J.3.2 Papers, 1814-20,
n.d.
J.4
Literary manuscripts, 1838-96, n.d.
J.4.1 'Shelley Memorials', notes and
drafts, c. 1859
J.4.2 'Shelley and Mary', notes and
drafts, c. 1882-1885
J.4.3 Notes and drafts (unknown
works), [1819]-1896, n.d.
J.4.4 Plays, stories, poems, 1830,
n.d.
J.5
Literary papers, 1845-87, n.d.
J.5.1 Criticism, 1862-c. 1885,
n.d.
J.5.2 Notes, c. 1886, n.d.
J.5.3 Lists, n.d.
J.5.4 Extracts & ephemera,
1845-87, n.d.
J.6
Personal papers, 184[?5]-98, n.d.
J.6.1 Legal, c. 1848-98,
n.d.
J.6.2 Miscellaneous,
1857-83
J.6.3 Drawings & prints, c. 1892,
n.d.
J.6.4 Photographs, n.d.
K Letters & papers between
third parties (Sir Percy and Jane Shelley era, and later),
1857-1937, n.d.
K.1
Letters, 1857-1937, n.d.
K.2
Papers, 1904-5
L Secondary materials,
n.d.
L.1
Wrappers, labels & lists, n.d.
L.2
Boxes & folders, n.d.
| Abstract: Correspondence and papers of the Godwin and Shelley families, chiefly William Godwin (1756-1836), philosopher and author; with the correspondence and papers of his family, including his wife, the novelist and essayist Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-97); daughter, the author Mary Shelley (1797-1851); her husband, the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822); and Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley's son Sir Percy Florence Shelley (1819-89), and his wife, Jane, Lady Shelley (d. 1899) |
Note: The 'Dep.' shelfmarks have been superceded by the shelfmark 'MS. Abinger'. Please see the Conspectus of shelfmarks from 'Dep' to 'MS. Abinger'..
The Abinger collection comprises the correspondence and papers of three generations of the Godwin & Shelley families. This includes the majority of the surviving correspondence and papers of the philosopher and author William Godwin and his first wife, the feminist author Mary Wollstonecraft, and second wife, the translator and bookshop owner Mary Jane Clairmont, as well as the correspondence of Everina Wollstonecraft and Eliza Bishop, Mary Wollstonecraft's sisters. The remainder of the collection includes those letters and papers of Godwin and Wollstonecraft's daughter, Mary Shelley, and her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley, not given to the Bodleian Library in the nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries (see MS. Shelley and MS. Shelley adds.). Finally, the collection contains the (mainly Shelley-memoir related) correspondence and papers of Percy and Mary Shelley's son Sir Percy Florence Shelley, and his wife Jane Shelley.
As reflected in the current arrangement of the collection, each generation of the family was involved in the copying, description and organisation of these papers, mainly in order to write or expedite family memoirs and biographies. William Godwin arranged the correspondence of his wife Mary Wollstonecraft in order to write 'Memoirs of the Author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' (1798). Mary Shelley collected William Godwin's correspondence (which involved recalling Godwin's outgoing correspondence from his friends) in order to write the, unfinished, 'Life of William Godwin' (c. 1836-40). Mary Shelley also edited her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley's works. Jane, Lady Shelley edited two Shelley-related works, 'Shelley Memorials' (1859) and 'Shelley and Mary' (1882). Sir Percy and Jane Shelley also commissioned or loaned material to the authors of several other Shelley-related works, including Thomas Jefferson Hogg for 'Life of Shelley' (1858) and Edward Dowden for 'Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley' (1886).
Please see the provenance section, below, for more information about the history of the collection. For further information about the Godwin & Shelley family, please see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
The papers are arranged generationally, and comprise first: William Godwin's diaries, correspondence and papers; Mary Wollstonecraft's correspondence and papers; Everina Wollstonecraft & Eliza Bishop correspondence and papers; Mary Jane Godwin correspondence and papers; third-party correspondence and papers from the Godwin period. Second: Mary Shelley correspondence and papers; Percy Bysshe Shelley correspondence and papers; Jane Williams Hogg correspondence; third-party diaries and correspondence from the Shelley period. Third: Jane Shelley correspondence; Sir Percy Florence Shelley correspondence; Sir Percy Florence and Jane Shelley papers; third-party correspondence and papers from the Shelley/Abinger period. Fourth: secondary materials (original wrappers, labels, lists, boxes).
Bennett, Betty, Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 1980-88.
Clemit, Pamela, The letters of William Godwin. Volume I: 1778-1797, 2011
Note: The first volume of the definitive edition of William Godwin's letters was published after the completion of this online catalogue. It contains much additional research to provide new identifications and datings for his outgoing and incoming correspondence, which may supplement and extend the information provided here.
Clemit, Pamela, William Godwin and Jame Watt's copying Machine: wet-transfer copies in the Abinger Papers in The Bodleian Library Record, 18/5 (April 2005), pp 532-60
Garrett, Martin Mary Shelley Chronology, 2002
Shelley, Mary Life of William Godwin, ed. Judith Barbour, 1998 [http://setis.library.usyd.edu.au/godwin/]
St Clair, William The Godwins and The Shelleys, 1989
Stocking, Marion, The Clairmont Correspondence, 1995
Most material in each series is arranged chronologically.
The Abinger papers are the residue of the collection of Shelley family papers from Boscombe Manor (near Bournemouth, Dorset), the home of Sir Percy Florence Shelley, 3rd Baronet of Castle Goring (1819-1889), and his wife Jane, Lady Shelley (1820-1899). Sir Percy had inherited the family archive from his mother, Mary Shelley (1797-1851). She was the central figure in its initial formation, for alongside her own papers she had accumulated those of her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), her parents William Godwin (1756-1836) and Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797), and her aunt Everina Wollstonecraft (1765-1843). She also added further papers from other members of the Shelley and Godwin circles, including returned letters, through her editorial and biographical researches on her husband and father.
In the last years of her life, Mary Shelley developed a close relationship with her daughter-in-law. Accordingly, it was Lady Shelley who took the lead after 1851 in caring for and augmenting the family papers. She established within Boscombe Manor a shrine-like 'Sanctum' to house and display papers, portraits and relics, accessible only to the family and their chosen visitors. Biographical projects encouraged the collection of further papers and relics, still from personal contacts but also increasingly through the saleroom. Lady Shelley herself drew extensively on the augmented family archive for her Shelley Memorials (1859) and the privately-printed Shelley and Mary (4 vols., 1882).Over the years, Sir Percy and Lady Shelley also encouraged biographies and editions by friends such as Thomas Jefferson Hogg (until the inevitable quarrel), Richard Garnett, Charles Kegan Paul, Edward Dowden and Florence Marshall, whilst keeping other would-be editors and biographers such as Henry Buxton Forman and William Michael Rossetti at arm's length. Papers and correspondence for some of these negotiations duly entered the archive.
After Sir Percy's death in 1889, Lady Shelley spent her last decade in finding homes for parts of the Boscombe collection, concentrating especially on the literary papers of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley. At Oxford, following the centenary of Shelley's birth, she endowed the Shelley Memorial at University College (1893) and gave selected notebooks, letters and relics to the Bodleian Library (1893 and 1894). She bequeathed most of Shelley's other working notebooks, with further relics and papers, to her husband's cousin and the heir to his baronetcy, John Courtown Edward Shelley, who later changed his name to Sir John Shelley-Rolls (1871-1951). Sir John gave the notebooks to the Bodleian Library in 1946, and bequeathed the rest to the Library, subject to his wife's life-interest (received 1961). All these earlier, non-Abinger donations from the Boscombe collection are preserved at the Bodleian as 'MSS. Shelley' and [printed] 'Shelley', and (amongst accessions from other sources) as 'MSS. Shelley adds.' and [printed] 'Shelley adds.'
The Abinger collection thus comprises all those items which were not specifically allocated by Lady Shelley, either during her lifetime or in her will: the remainder of the family archive, including the great mass of William Godwin papers and the scantier remnants of Mary Wollstonecraft's; the Shelleys' incoming correspondence; and three major treasures, Godwin's 32-volume journal, the 5-volume journal of Mary (with Percy) Shelley, and the surviving fragments of the draft and fair-copy manuscripts of Frankenstein. Lady Shelley bequeathed her houses with their residual contents to her two eldest grandsons (by adoption), Shelley Scarlett and Robert Scarlett. These were the children of her niece, Bessie Florence Scarlett (née Gibson), whom she and Sir Percy had adopted. Bessie had married Leopold Scarlett, in whose family lay the barony of Abinger. Leopold died in 1888 before he could inherit the title, but Shelley Scarlett and Robert Scarlett became respectively the 5th and 6th Barons Abinger, both childless. Their deaths in 1917 and 1927 provided some leakage onto the market -- notably printed books from the Shelley family library -- but the papers were passed down en masse to their brother Hugh, the 7th Baron Abinger.
When Hugh's son James became the 8th Baron Abinger on his father's death in 1943, he took a serious and well-informed interest in the family papers. He arranged or rearranged some papers into folders, made typescript lists of the folders' contents and combined them into a typescript catalogue. In 1948 and 1952 he allowed all or nearly all the papers to be microfilmed at his house at Clees Hall, Bures, Suffolk, for Duke University Library. This project was initiated in 1948 by Professor Newman I. White of Duke University and completed in 1952 by Marion Kingston. The Bodleian owns a copy of her typescript list (MS. Shelley adds. d. 11 = R.6.112), and a positive copy of the entire film in 16 reels (MSS. Film 58-68, 72-76). A list based on the film was also published by Lewis Patton, 'The Shelley-Godwin collection of Lord Abinger', Library News 27 (April 1953), pp. 11-17 (an annotated copy is available at R.6.112a). In 1954, Lord Abinger took the whole collection temporarily to New York, to enable a short-term display of selected items at the New York Public Library; the papers were then again microfilmed for the Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle, but in a different order.
In the early 1970s, Lord Abinger gave permission for an edition of the Shelleys' joint journal to be prepared for publication by Oxford University Press, and deposited the original journals at the Bodleian for the editors' use (published as The Journals of Mary Shelley 1814-1844, ed. Paula R. Feldman & Diana Scott-Kilvert, 2 vols., Oxford 1987). This led to Lord Abinger's further decision to deposit almost the entire collection on long-term loan at the Bodleian. However, this was not accomplished as a single deposit, but in a series of nine batches over some 20 years, 1974-1993. The arrangement of the loose papers in their folders, as they arrived batch by batch, corresponded only partially with the arrangements of the two microfilm projects of the 1950s. The folders and notebooks were allocated 'Dep.' numbers as they arrived, but were not sorted or fully catalogued. Not quite all the collection was deposited at the Bodleian, since some papers and relics remained with Lord Abinger (along with printed books) and others had been lent by him to other institutions such as the former Shelley Museum at Boscombe.
Lord Abinger's son James succeeded him as the 9th Baron in 2002. He decided to put the papers on the market, but gave first refusal to the Bodleian Library, which thereupon launched a national and international campaign to raise the purchase-money. This mission was accomplished in 2004, when the Abinger collection was bought outright by the Bodleian Library with generous donations from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation, and many other institutional and individual donors. Cataloguing of the papers was completed in 2010 with the aid of a grant from the John R. Murray Charitable Trust, and the papers were redistributed from their former 'Dep.' numbers into new 'MS. Abinger' shelfmarks.
The provenance of any single item in the Abinger collection may often be inferred, but never taken for granted. Although Sir John Shelley-Rolls continued to add purchases to his share of the Boscombe collection well into the 20th century, there is no evidence that the successive Lords Abinger added to theirs: accordingly, it may be assumed that every item now in the Abinger papers was already present in the Boscombe collection by the time of Lady Shelley's death in 1899, apart from secondary papers concerning the later arrangement and administration of the collection. Most of the papers will have been inherited by Sir Percy and Lady Shelley from Mary Shelley in 1851: so the default provenance of most Godwin items, especially the file copies of his outgoing letters, is from his own personal archive, as inherited by Mary Shelley in 1836. However, each piece of paper must be examined on its own terms. An original letter from William Godwin, as posted, might have been returned to Mary Shelley by its recipient after 1836. Similarly, original letters from Mary Shelley might well have been returned later to Sir Percy and Lady Shelley, who certainly bought further letters of Percy Bysshe Shelley. The large batch of Gisborne notebooks in the Abinger papers was bought by them at auction in 1878 from the Gisbornes' servant, Elizabeth Rumble (though original letters from P. B. Shelley to the Gisbornes had already been obtained from her by Mary Shelley in the late 1830s). Sir Percy and Lady Shelley bought the manuscripts of Frankenstein before 1887 through Richard Garnett from a Mr. A. H. Bradford, who had in turn obtained them from 'a picture-cleaner named Godwin [sic]'. A skirmish in the courts in 1897 over ownership of some Shelley letters to T. J. Hogg, from the estate of Hogg's daughter, Prudentia Lonsdale, allowed Lady Shelley the opportunity for one last purchase.
The Abinger collection was deposited in the Bodleian Library by James Scarlett, 8th Lord Abinger (unless otherwise stated).
Batch I deposited 17 June 1974. Shelfmarked as: Dep. b. 210/1-9, Dep. b. 211-12, Dep. b. 214-15, Dep. c. 477-8, Dep. d. 311/1-5, Dep. d. 374/1-3
Batch II deposited 22 April 1975. Shelfmarked Dep. c. 507-22, Dep. d. 390-3, Dep. e. 196-229
Batch III deposited 30 July 1975. Shelfmarked Dep. c. 523-30, Dep. d. 398-414, Dep. e. 230-243, Dep. f. 32-41
Batch IV, deposited 22 January 1976. Shelfmarked Dep. c. 531, Dep. c. 531/1-9, Dep. c. 533-8, Dep. d. 474-5
Batch IVa (loaned to the Bodleian Library by Lord Abinger 5 Dec 1968, and transferred to long-term deposit 10 Aug 1977). Shelfmarked Dep. e. 246
Batch V, deposited 22 Feb. 1979. Two letters to Everina Wollstonecraft, 7 Nov. [1787] and 14 March 1788 (second leaf lost); one to Mrs. Eliza Bishop, 5 Nov. [no year]. Letter (signed 'Mary Imlay') to Everina Wollstonecraft, 20 Sept. [1793].returned to Dep. b. 210 (Batch I). Other deposits shelfmarked Dep. b. 226/1-16, Dep. b. 227/1-8, Dep. b. 228/1-9, Dep. b. 229/1-11, Dep. c. 601-3, Dep. c. 604/1-3, Dep. c. 605, Dep. c. 606/1-5, Dep. c. 607/1-8, Dep. c. 608/1-3, Dep. c. 609-12, Dep. d. 562-7, Dep. e. 203, Dep. e. 273-4, Dep. f. 65-9
Batch VI, deposited by Mr William St. Clair, 5 June 1982. Shelfmarked Dep. c. 663/1-6
Batch VII, deposited through Dr. Betty T. Bennett, 13 August 1984. Shelfmarked Dep. c. 674
Batch VIII, deposited through Mr John Buxton, 22 February 1989. Shelfmarked Dep. c. 766/1-6, Dep. c. 767/1-7, Dep. c. 768, Dep. c. 769/1-5
Batch IX, deposited through Dr Betty T. Bennett, 16 Aug 1993. Shelfmarked Dep. c. 810/1-3, Dep. c. 811/1-4, Dep. c. 812/1-6, Dep. c. 813/1-5, Dep. c. 814
The manuscript of Frankenstein, the Shelley and Mary journals, and holograph letters of Allegra Byron; George Gordon, Lord Byron; Washington Irving; John Keats; Thomas Malthus; Percy Bysshe Shelley; Robert Louis Stevenson, Mary Wollstonecraft and William Wordsworth are restricted.
Oxford, Bodleian Library [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Abinger c. 14, fols. 1-2].
See also:
The Shelley collection: MSS. Shelley and MSS. Shelley adds.
The Burdett-Coutts collection (Sir Francis Burdett)
Papers of the Publishing House of Bentley
Names of authors and recipients of letters have frequently been listed in accordance with published editions of the correspondence, as well as evidence from handwriting, addresses and Godwin's journal. The authors and recipient are therefore listed less conservatively (in the form of square brackets, question marks and the provision of alternate identifications) than the names of people listed in the contents descriptions.
Most names have been listed as written, an exception has been made in five cases (below). For your convenience, please use the following versions of these individuals' names when searching:
Date written: 1788-9
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 196
Fol(s).: 1-30
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. I. 6 Apr. 1788-4 Apr. 1789
Note: See also an electronic transcript and images at http://godwindiary.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/
Date written: 1789-90
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 197
Fol(s).: 1-38
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. II. 6 Apr. 1789-21 Aug. 1790
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Date written: 1790-91
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 198
Fol(s).: 1-36
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. III. -22 Aug. 1790-17 Sept. 1791
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Date written: 1791-2
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 199
Fol(s).: 1-22
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. IV. 4 Sept. 1791-30 June 1792
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Date written: 1792-3
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 200
Fol(s).: 1-22
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. V. 1 July 1792-20 Apr. 1793
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Date written: 1793-5
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 201
Fol(s).: 1-48
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. VI. 21 Apr. 1792-21 Jan. 1795
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Date written: 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 33
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 273
Fol(s).: 1-24
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Supplement to journal 1793. 23-24 Mar. 1793, 5 Apr. 1793, 10 Jan. 1795
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Date written: 1795-6
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 202
Fol(s).: 1-48
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. VII. 1 Feb. 1795-24 Sept. 1796
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Date written: 1796-8
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 8
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 203
Fol(s).: 1-48
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. VIII. 25 Sept. 1796-14 July 1798
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Date written: 1798-1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 9
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 204
Fol(s).: 1-48
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. IX. 15 July 1798-10 May 1800
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Date written: 1800-02
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 10
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 205
Fol(s).: 1-46
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. X. 11 May 1800-30 Jan. 1802
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Date written: 1802-3
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 11
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 206
Fol(s).: 1-48
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. XI. 31 Jan. 1802-19 Nov. 1803
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Date written: 1803-5
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 12
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 207
Fol(s).: 1-46
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. XII. 20 Nov. 1803-10 Aug. 1805
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Date written: 1805-7
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 13
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 208
Fol(s).: 1-46
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. XIII. 11 Aug. 1805-2 May 1807
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Date written: 1807-9
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 14
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 209
Fol(s).: 1-46
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
No. XIV. 3 May 1807-21 Jan. 1809
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Date written: 1809-10
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 15
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 210
Fol(s).: 1-46
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No. XV. 22 Jan. 1809-13 Oct. 1810
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Date written: 1810-12
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 16
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 211
Fol(s).: 1-38
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No. XVI. 14 Oct. 1810-14 Mar. 1812
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Date written: 1812-13
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 17
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 212
Fol(s).: 1-38
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No. XVII. 15 Mar. 1812-14 Aug. 1813
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Date written: 1813-15
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 18
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 213
Fol(s).: 1-38
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No. XVIII. 15 Aug. 1813-14 Jan. 1815
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Date written: 1815-16
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 19
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 214
Fol(s).: 1-38
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No. XIX. 15 Jan. 1815-15 June 1816
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Date written: 1816-17
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 20
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 215
Fol(s).: 1-38
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No. XX. 16 June 1816-15 Nov. 1817
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Date written: 1817-19
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 21
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 216
Fol(s).: 1-36
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No. XXI. 16 Nov. 1817-20 Mar. 1819
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Date written: 1819-20
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 22
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 217
Fol(s).: 1-38
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No. XXII. 21 Mar. 1819-19 Aug. 1820
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Date written: 1820-21
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 23
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 218
Fol(s).: 1-38
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No. XXIII. 20 Aug. 1820-31 Dec. 1821
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Date written: 1822-3
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 24
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 219
Fol(s).: 1-40
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No. XXIV. 1 Jan. 1822-28 June 1823
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Date written: 1823-5
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Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 220
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No. XXV. 29 June 1823-1 Jan. 1825
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Date written: 1825-6
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 26
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 221
Fol(s).: 1-40
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No. XXVI. 2 Jan. 1825-1 July 1826
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Date written: 1826-7
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No. XXVII. 2 July 1826-29 Dec. 1827
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Date written: 1827-9
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 28
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 223
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No. XXVIII. 30 Dec. 1827-22 Aug. 1829
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Date written: 1829-31
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Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 224
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No. XXIX. 23 Aug. 1829-16 Apr. 1831
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Date written: 1831-2
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger e. 30
Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 225
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No. XXX. 17 Apr. 1831-8 Dec. 1832
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Date written: 1832-4
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Former shelfmark: Dep. e. 226
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No. XXXI. 9 Dec. 1832-2 Aug. 1834
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Date written: 1834-6
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No. XXXI. 3 Aug. 1834- 26 Mar. 1836
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Arranged chronologically with incoming and outgoing correspondence interleaved. Undated items have been arranged alphabetically by recipient. Undated letters only questionably to William Godwin are at the end of the sequence. This series excludes Godwin's letters to Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Jane Godwin and Mary & Percy Bysshe Shelley - for those see their respective correspondence (below)
Date written: [1780-2]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 1-2
Document type: original, unsigned
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Concerning health and domestic matters; et al.
Incipit: As it is the sacred...
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[William Godwin] to [Ann] Godwin
Date written: ?1782-3
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 3-4
Document type: original, unsigned
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On quitting as a dissenting minister; et al.
Mentions [James] M[arshall]
Incipit: I am exceedingly sorry...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fols. 31-3
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Father Paul [James Marshall] to [William Godwin]
Date written: 7 Jan. 1783
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 5
Document type: original, signed
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Concerning the imminent publication of Godwin's anonymous 'Life of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham' (1783); child expected of Mrs M[arshal]
Incipit: Fear not, mon cher ami...
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Frederick Norman to William Godwin
Date written: 12 Jan. 1783
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 6-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's situation at Beaconsfield; Norman's congregation
Incipit: I have been out on a Journey...
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[James Marshall] to William Godwin
Date written: 25 Jan. [1783]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 8-9
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning the publication of Godwin's anonymous 'Life of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham' (1783); child expected of Mrs M[arshal]
Mentions Hearsley; Mrs M[arshall]
Incipit: Six days are almost...
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[James Marshall] to [William Godwin]
Date written: Sat., [1783]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 10
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the imminent publication of Godwin's anonymous 'Life of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham' (1783)
(Also includes a short list of proof corrections in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions Hearsley
Incipit: Ecce homo!...
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?James Marshall to [William Godwin]
Date written: Sat., ?1783
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 607/2
Fol(s).: 11
Document type: original, unsigned
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Concerning the 'Life of Lord Chatham' (1783)
Mentions Hearsley; Camden (either Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden or John Pratt, 1st Marquess Camden); Shelburne [William] Petty; [Edmund] Burke; [Charles] Fox; [?Joseph] Johnson
Incipit: I have been just saying...
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Richard Watson to [William Godwin]
Date written: 5 July 1784
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(a)
Fol(s).: 12-13
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thanking Godwin for the gift of a book
Incipit: I have just received at Cambridge the...
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James Marshall to William Godwin
Date written: 23 July 1784
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 14-15
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On Marshall's admiration for Godwin; experiences in the Caribbean; request for books and journals etc.
Mentions Mr Collins; Mr Smith
Incipit: This burning climate totally...
Images
Date written: 4 Sept. 1784
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 16-17
Document type: original, signed
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Concerning Mr. Marshall's tailor's bill
Mentions [James] Marshall; Mr Dobbins
Incipit: Mr Godwin will excuse the liberty...
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William Godwin to [M. Marshall]
Date written: 6 Sept. 1784
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 18
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
Concerning Mr. Marshall's tailor's bill
Mentions [James] Marshall; Mr Dobbins
Incipit: I am extremely sorry that...
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Thomas Harris to [William Godwin]
Date written: 19 Oct. 1784
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(d)
Fol(s).: 19
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Refusing to perform [Godwin's] tragedy
Incipit: After so much trouble as...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: 8 Feb. 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 20-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning H Godwin's love of letters; William Godwin's relationship with Miss Jay
Mentions Mrs Hoyle
Incipit: Sweet! Surely, sweet...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: 21 Apr. 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 22-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the loss of Conyers [?Godwin]
Mentions Miss Jay
Incipit: Oh! My dear...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: 29 June 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 24-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the possibility of H Godwin living with William Godwin
Mentions Miss Jay; Mrs Hoyle; Mr Wilkins; Mr Church
Incipit: What do you say now...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: 20 Aug. 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 26-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning prospective visits to William Godwin; people with whom H Godwin can speak honestly; H Godwin's search for a position; et al.
Mentions Wilkins; [?Frederick] Norman; Denning; Mrs Hague
Incipit: This letter is not to tell...
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[Hannah Godwin] to William Godwin
Date written: 29 Aug. 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 28-9
Document type: original, unsigned
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Concerning the death of Mr Sothren
Mentions Mrs Sothren; ?Ann Godwin; [?Frederick] Norman
Incipit: When you receive this my...
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Hannah Sothren to William Godwin
Date written: 13 Oct. 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/9(d)
Fol(s).: 30-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning an offer of assistance Godwin has made to Sothren; Godwin's successor at Stowmarket
Mentions Mr Sothren
Incipit: I must own I am very much...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: [1785]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 32-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning H Godwin's current situation; a list of women who will try to assist her
Mentions [?Frederick] Norman; Mrs ?Hague; Mrs Mitchell; Mrs Philips; Mrs Wilson; Mrs Vina; Mr Jacobs; Mrs Branford; Mrs Callow; [Samuel] Parr
Incipit: If you do not receive a Letter...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: c. 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 34-5
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Enclosing reading matter for William Godwin
Mentions Conyers [Godwin]
Incipit: Read the inclosed my...
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Hannah Godwin to [William Godwin]
Date written: c. 1785
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 36
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning H Godwin's journey to Norwich
Incipit: We arrived safe at N--...
Mentions Mr Jay
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William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., [1785-6]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 37
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning a work by Thomson
Incipit: I am very Sorry that I am...
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William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., [1785-6]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 38-9
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning newspaper reporting; et al.
Incipit: Dr. Thomson's Compliments...
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William Thomson to [William Godwin]
Date written: Fri., [1785-6]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 40
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning an essay Thomson has written
Mentions [?John] Murray
Incipit: I received yours of this day...
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George Macartney to William Godwin
Date written: 27 July 1786
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(b)
Fol(s).: 41-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a research query relating to India
Incipit: The letter with which you...
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William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Wed., 4 Oct. [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 43
Document type: orignal, unsigned
Contents
Concerning criticism of [William] Paley
Incipit: Dr. Thomson's Compliments...
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Andrew Kippis to William Godwin
Date written: 27 Nov. 1786
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 811/1
Fol(s).: 44r & 45r
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning [?Henry] Beaufoy's wish to call on Godwin
Incipit: Dr Kippis's compliments to...
Images
William Godwin to Andrew Kippis
Date written: n.d.
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 811/1
Fol(s).: 45v
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Agreeing to meet Beaufoy
Incipit: Mr. G presents his c's to Dr. K...
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William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Thur., [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 46
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning a speculation on the public economy; Commercial Treaty; et al.
Incipit: Enclosed is the promised speculation...
Images
William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Wed., [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 47-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning criticism of [William] Paley; the 'Political Herald'; et al.
Incipit: You will perceive I have been...
Mentions [Gilbert] Stuart; [George] Robinson
Images
William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 49-50
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning the 'Herald'; a review of Playfair; et al.
Mentions [Gilbert] Stuart; [John] Playfair; [William] Paley
Incipit: I received y[ou]r Letter...
Images
William Thomson to [William Godwin]
Date written: Tue., [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 51
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning the posthumous disposition of [Gilbert] Stuart's manuscripts; the 'Political Herald'; et al.
Mentions Dr. Grant; J[ohn] Murray
Incipit: Some of poor Dr. Stuart's Friends...
Images
William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 52
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Asking for political publications to review; et al.
Incipit: I thought a small slip of paper...
Images
William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 53-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a speculation on the character of the present age; reviewing arrangements; et al.
Mentions [?John] Playfair; [Gilbert] Stuart; [George] Robinson
Incipit: I have received yours and will not...
Images
William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Sun., [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 55-6
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning a speculation for the last number of the 'Political Herald'
(Also includes notes (arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [George] Robinson
Incipit: I have sent you a Speculation...
Images
William Thomson to William Godwin
Date written: Tue., [1786]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(b)
Fol(s).: 57-8
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning signed articles in the 'Political Herald'
Mentions Macrae; [John] Murray
Incipit: I received your note. All is well...
Images
Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: Wed., Thur., [1786-1787]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 59-60
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning William Godwin's displeasure with H Godwin
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: I know not my dear Brother...
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[Hannah Godwin] to William Godwin
Date written: [1786-1787]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 61-2
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning H Godwin's visits to stay with William Godwin
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: Amongst all my Failings...
Images
Date written: 18 Mar. [1787]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 63r & 64v
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thank you letter for Godwin's instruction of Webb
Incipit: Now that the first leisure...
Images
[William Godwin] to Willis Webb
Date written: [1787]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 63v-64r
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Response to Webb's thank you letter
Incipit: I am much obliged to you for...
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Willis Webb to [William Godwin]
Date written: 29 Apr. [1787]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 65
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's teaching: response to Godwin's reply to Webb's letter of 18 March
Incipit: I was favoured with your kind...
Images
Date written: 14 June 1787
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 66-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the suppression of his paper on the shield of ?Aeneas
Incipit: When I was last in town...
Images
Date written: 8 July 1787
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 68
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Response to Godwin's letter of 6 July 1787
Incipit: I have been favoured with your letter of the 6th...
Images
Date written: 25 Oct. 1787
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 69-70
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On Webb's favoured Classical authors; experiences at Hitcham school; wish to go to university
Incipit: It would perhaps be presumptuous in me to renew a correspondence...
Images
Date written: 11 Nov. 1787
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 71-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concering Webb's wish for Godwin to speak to his step-father regarding university; his studies
(Also includes notes (arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I was not aware, when I last wrote to you...
Images
Richard Price to William Godwin
Date written: 26 Nov. 1787
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 766/2
Fol(s).: 73
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Introducing the bearer, Mr Van-Effin
(Also includes note (furniture prices) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: Dr. Price presents his...
Images
Hannah Sothren to William Godwin
Date written: 7 Mar. 1788
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/9(d)
Fol(s).: 74-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's family; Godwin's work
Mentions [Hannah Godwin]; Joseph [Godwin]
Incipit: I was indeed much surprised...
Images
?William Godwin to [George] Robinson
Date written: Mon., 12 May 1788
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 76-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning the treatment of a manuscript of a work on literature
Incipit: I am so much surprised at the...
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[Ann Godwin] to William [Godwin]
Date written: 29 May 1788
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 78
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning hopes for children; et al.
Mentions Hannah [Godwin]; Anna French; Frances French; Joseph [Godwin]; Jack [?John Godwin]; Natty [Nathaniel Godwin]
Incipit: Your letter to be sure could...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 24 July 1788
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(b)
Fol(s).: 79-80
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the publication of 'Trenck'; political results
Mentions [?Alexander] Hood; Lord John Townshend; [William] Pitt; Sir Sampson Wright; [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan; James P[?e]rry; Lord William Russel [Russell]
Incipit: I am greatly obliged by your kind...
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Thomas Holcroft to [William Godwin]
Date written: 4 Aug. 1788
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(b)
Fol(s).: 81
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the election of Lord John Townshend
Mentions [?Alexander] Hood
Incipit: As I know Dear Sir you interest...
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[William Godwin] to [Thomas Holcroft]
Date written: [5] [Aug.] [1788]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 607/2
Fol(s).: 82
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Fragment, on not writing letters; et al.
Mentions [?Joseph] Addison
Incipit: Though I am flattered...
Note: Paginated 125-6 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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William Godwin to Thomas Holcroft
Date written: 5 Aug. 1788
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 83
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Fragment, on not writing letters; et al.
Mentions Lord John Townshend
Incipit: commentator. Nay if...
Note: Paginated 127 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Sept. 1788
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(b)
Fol(s).: 84-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning news of [Archibald] Hamilton; et al.
Mentions [George] Robinson
Incipit: Having no opportunity of enquiring before...
Images
Date written: 24 Feb. c. 1788-90
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(b)
Fol(s).: 86-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On leaving Hitcham Hall school; life at university
Incipit: It would have been incumbent...
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J[oseph] Priestley to William Godwin
Date written: 9 Feb. 178[?5]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 88-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the 'English Review' and the 'Monthly Review'
Incipit: Tho, I believe, that not...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: [178[?5]]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 90-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning H. Godwin's recent activities
Mentions Mr Jacobs; Mr & Miss Jay; Mr Wilkins
Incipit: On Wednesday Evening you said...
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Hannah Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: 22 Dec. 178[?6]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 92-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a lady whom H Godwin has suggested as William Godwin's wife
Mentions Mr & Miss Jay
Incipit: I received yours yesterday...
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Richard Watson to William Godwin
Date written: 18 May 1790
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 94
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Refusing to contact the Archbishop of Canterbury on Godwin's behalf
Incipit: I would not have hesitated...
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Henry Beaufoy to [William Godwin]
Date written: Tue., ?1790
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 529(a)
Fol(s).: 95-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a position for in the [British] Museum
Mentions The Speaker ?Henry Addington; Dr [?George] Prettyman
Incipit: I have applied, with all diligence...
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Thomas Brand Hollis to [William Godwin]
Date written: 10 Jan. 1791
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 229/1(b)
Fol(s).: 97
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the situation in Europe
Mentions [Charles] Calonne
Incipit: I expressed my self...
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[Grace Mary Cooper] to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., 14 Jan. [1791]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 98
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Cooper family news
Incipit: I have this minute receiv'd a...
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John Hollis to [William Godwin]
Date written: 18 Jan. 1791
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 99
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a disagreement with a Mr [?James] Barry; et al.
Incipit: Yours, which I rec[eive]d this morning...
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[Thomas Holcroft] to William Godwin
Date written: [1791]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 100
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning the acquisition of Thomas Paine's pamphlet
Incipit: "I have got it...
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John Stewart to [William Godwin]
Date wriiten: [1791-1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(a)
Fol(s).: 101
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Stewart's work in America; et al.
Mentions [?James] Ridgway [Ridgeway]
Incipit: If you hold the same opinion...
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Date written: 5 Apr. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 102-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Ann Godwin's hopes for her children's spiritual wellbeing; family news; Discourse on psalms 68 and 69
Mentions Natty [Nathaniel Godwin]; Mr Finch; John [Godwin]; Mrs & Miss Cooper; Hannah [Godwin]; Miss Green; Mr Venning; Mr Jacob; [Hannah] Sothren; Mrs A.. Hill
Incipit: I earnestly pray you may be making...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 27 July 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 104-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [Sarah] Siddons; [?John Philip] Kemble
Incipit: I arrived here last night...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Aug. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 106-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [?John Philip] Kemble
Incipit: I should have written before but...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 6, 7 Aug. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 108-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [Charles] Lee Lewis [Lewes]; [Sarah] Siddons; [Thomas] Holcroft; [?John Philip] Kemble
Incipit: I did not receive your epistle...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 13 Aug. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 110-11
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions Mr Woods; Mr Bell; Mr Sparks; [Sarah] Siddons; [?John Philip] Kemble
Incipit: I did leave such directions at...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 16 Aug. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 112-13
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [?John Philip] Kemble; [Thomas] Holcroft; Mr Chateris
Incipit: The die is cast...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Aug. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 114
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [?John Philip] Kemble
Incipit: My last letter departed from...
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Elizabeth Inchbald to [William Godwin]
Date written: 3 Nov 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 115-16
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning critique from the recipient
Incipit: There is so much tenderness mixed with the justice...
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Elizabeth Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 14 Nov. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 117-18
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Elizabeth Cooper's present life [with enclosure to Thomas Cooper, below]
Incipit: If I remember aright...
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Elizabeth Cooper to [Thomas Cooper]
Date written: 15 Nov. n.y.
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 119-20
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Elizabeth Cooper's present life [enclosed with letter to William Godwin, above]
(Also includes note (arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Thomas] H[olcroft]; [William] G[odwin]
Incipit: These you will own...
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Elizabeth Inchbald to William Godwin
Date written: c. 1792
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 121-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a play ['Everyone has his Fault' (1792)]
Mentions [?Thomas] Harris
Incipit: I should have written before...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fols. 58-9
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George Dyson to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., [1792-7]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/9(a)
Fol(s).: 123-24
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning personal dishonour
Incipit: Oil may smooth the quivering...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: [1792-7]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 1-2
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning a novel by Godwin
Incipit: "God Bless You"...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 54, fol. 23
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Elizabeth Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 27 Feb. c. 1792-6
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 3-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a letter intended for Thomas Cooper; questions on politics et al.
Mentions Mrs Heston; ?Thomas Cooper; [Samuel] Whitbread; [Charles] Fox
Incipit: Had I imagined I should have...
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Elizabeth Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Mar. c. 1792-6
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 5-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Elizabeth Cooper's own behaviour
Incipit: The actions of my life...
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Elizabeth Cooper to [William Godwin]
Date written: Sun., c. 1792-6
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 7-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Elizabeth Cooper's relationship with Mr Dorsett
Incipit: I called here to-day...
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Frederick Norman to William Godwin
Date written: 12 Feb. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 9-10
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's 'Political Justice' (1793)
Incipit: I received your letter with singular...
Note: Paginated 70-1 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Grace Mary Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Mar. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 11-12
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's services to the Cooper family; G.M. Cooper's children; et al.
Mentions [Elizabeth Cooper]; [James] Marshall; Mr Collins; Thomas [Cooper]; [Thomas] Holcroft; [?Hannah] Godwin; Mr Holman
Incipit: I wished much to answer...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Mar. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 13-14
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]; Mr Collins; [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: Well here I am...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 21 Mar. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 15-16
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's theatre company
Mentions Tyler; Curtis; Gille; Stanarix; Maxfield; Kelly; Woolley; Baker; Mr. & Mrs. Davies; Barrett; Mrs. Rivers
Incipit: I gave my mother...
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William Godwin to [George Robinson]
Date written: 29 Mar. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 17-19
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
Proposal to write a history of Roman empire
Also includes an editor's note, in the hand of Mary Shelley
Incipit: The work I proposed to you this...
Note: Paginated 92-4 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 8 Apr. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 20-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions Mr. Maxfield; Masters
Incipit: I received your last on...
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James Marshal [Marshall] to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., 31 May 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 22-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Marshall's opinion of a manuscript by Godwin [?Caleb Williams]
Also includes an editor's note by Mary Jane Godwin
Incipit: I inclose you three guineas...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fols. 4-6
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 13 July 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 24-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Incipit: You say in your last...
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William Ogilvie to [William Godwin]
Date written: 28 July 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 26
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a reference to the 'Essay on the Right of Property in Land' in the 'Enquiry [Concerning Political Justice]'
Incipit: As a new edition of your Enquiry...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 18 Oct. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 27-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions Mrs Ward; Davies; [Thomas] H[olcroft]; Tyler
Incipit: Glory be to thee...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 2 Nov. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 29-30
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions Davies; [Thomas] H[olcroft]; [?Thomas] Harris
Incipit: If there were an...
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Frederick Norman to William Godwin
Date written: 5 Nov. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 31-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's ['Political Justice' (1793)]; an invitation to visit Godwin
Mentions Mrs. Mannings
Incipit: I am very sorry to find by...
Note: Paginated 74-5 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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[Frederick Norman] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 27 Nov. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 33-4
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning barbarism; the French Revolution
Incipit: I find the incorrect manner...
Note: Paginated 77-80 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Samuel Newton to William Godwin
Date written: 4 Dec. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/2
Fol(s).: 35-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning 'Political Justice' (1793)
Incipit: I naturally contract a friendship...
Note: Paginated 67-9 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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[Samuel Newton] to William Godwin
Date written: 14 Dec. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/2
Fol(s).: 37-8
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning 'Political Justice' (1793)
Mentions [David] Hume; [Samuel] Johnson
Incipit: Since, Sir, you have been so...
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[Samuel Newton] to William Godwin
Date written: 27 Dec. 1793
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 766/2
Fol(s).: 39-40
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Christian attitudes towards liberty; et al.
Mentions [David] Hume; [Samuel] Johnson; [Thomas] Paine; [Joseph] Priestly [Priestley]; [Richard] Price; Lord Shaftesbury [Anthony] Cooper; [?Anthony] Collins
Incipit: It certainly afford me no pleasure...
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William Godwin to William Nicholson
Date written: Wed., c. 1793-1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 41-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's wish to know Nicholson's ideas on the origin of language
Incipit: I am now upon the point...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 12 Jan. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 43-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: In enquiring into the causes...
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Thomas Holcroft to [William Godwin]
Date written: 7 July 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(b)
Fol(s).: 45-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the progress of war in France
Mentions [Betrand] Barrere [Barere de Vieuzac]; Robert Merry
Incipit: Not to write seems to be a want of that...
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Date written: 4 Sept. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 47
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Parr's fall from a horse; itinerary; Parr's philosophical views
Incipit: During my ramble in Wales...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 52, fol. 8
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[William Godwin] to [-] Holcroft
Date written: Thur., 9 Oct. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 531
Fol(s).: 48 & 49v
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Godwin's wish to visit Thomas Holcroft in prison
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]; [Thomas] Erskine
Incipit: I beg the favour of you...
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William Godwin to The Lords of His Majesty's Privy Council
Date written: 9 Oct. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 531
Fol(s).: 49r
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Request to the Privy Council for Godwin to visit Thomas Holcroft in prison
Incipit: William Godwin of Chatton...
Image
Date dated: 10 Oct. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 50
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning the recipient's failure to help
Also includes an editor's note in the hand of Mary Shelley
Mentions John Gill
Incipit: Instead of your receiving an...
Note: Paginated 131 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 21 Oct. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 51-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft; [Maria] Reveley
Incipit: Whether the god of wisdom...
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Maria Reveley to William Godwin
Date written: 27 Oct. [1794]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(c)
Fol(s).: 53-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the possibility of Holcroft's life being in danger; the evidence Reveley could give
Incipit: I was very much surprised last night...
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Elizabeth Cooper to [William Godwin]
Date written: 27, 28 Oct. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 55-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding one of Godwin's books
Mentions Miss White; Miss Kingston; Mrs Addison
Incipit: I have read two hundred...
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[Grace Mary Cooper] to [Elizabeth Cooper]
Date written: [1794]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 57-8
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning a Mr Harrison
Mentions [William] Godwin
Incipit: I had y[ou]rs yester[da]y...
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[Thomas Cooper] to William Godwin
Date written: 28 Oct. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 59-60
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Incipit: All the devils in Hell...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 6 Nov. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 61-2
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning 'Caleb Williams' (1794)
Incipit: In the midst of your triumphs...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 62
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William Godwin to [Thomas Wedgwood]
Date written: 7 Nov. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 63-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning questions of philosophy; presents
Incipit: I will attempt, as you desire it, to...
Note: Paginated 26-7 for ?Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
Images
Date postmarked: 10 Nov. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: 65-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the Hardy trial
Mentions [Thomas] Hardy; Sir [James] Eyre; [Thomas] Erskine; [John] Horne Tooke; [Charles] Fox
Incipit: Your anxiety Dear Mr Godwin...
Note: Paginated 155-8 for Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Elizabeth Inchbald to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 22 Dec. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 67-8
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning the sentiments of a particular lady towards Godwin
Incipit: I have received a note...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 63
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Joseph Gerrald to William Godwin
Date written: [1794]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(d)
Fol(s).: 69-70
Document type: original, signed
Contents
War plans of the French; the opposing army; possible invasion of Britain; possibility of being sent to Sierra Leone
Incipit: From some circumstances I...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fols. 44-5
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: Thur., [1794]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 71-2
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Waiting for all volumes of Godwin's novel before reading it
Mentions Mr. Merlow
Incipit: Unless my Curiosity should...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: [1794]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 73-5
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Requesting a volume of Godwin's novel [Caleb Williams (1794)]
Incipit: Pray send me the 2d vol as...
Note: Fol. 75 was a detached fragment of this letter, which has now been reattached to fol. 74
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: Tue., [1794]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 76-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning 'Caleb Williams' (1794)
Incipit: Your first volume is far...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fols. 71-2
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J[oseph] R[itson] to [William Godwin]
Date written: c. 1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(c)
Fol(s).: 78
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning a poaching law ('The Black Act') as it applies to characters in 'Caleb Williams' (1794)
Incipit: By 9 G.I.C.22. commonly called...
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Lord Lauderdale James Maitland to William Godwin
Date written: Thur., 5 ?June ?1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(b)
Fol(s).: 79
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Lauderdale's usefulness to [Joseph] Gerald [Gerrald]
Also includes an editor's note in the hand of Mary Shelley
Incipit: Lord Lauderdale's comp[limen]ts...
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William Godwin to Joseph Fawcett
Date written: Sat., 20 Dec. ?1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 80-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Godwin's opinion of one of Fawcett's poems
Incipit: I took your poem...
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[Joseph Fawcett] to [William Godwin]
Date written: ?1794
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 607/2
Fol(s).: 82
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning differing opinions on the merit of poetry
Incipit: I thank you for your honest opinion...
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J[ohn] Taylor to [William Godwin]
Date written: 13 Jan 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 83
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [Godwin's] book
Incipit: I have read your ingenious...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 20 Jan. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 84-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's new position as a clerk for Mr Dorset
Mentions Dorset ?Dorsett; [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: The die I believe is now finally cast...
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[?T] Moore to [William Godwin]
Date written: 24 Jan. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 87
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding an invitation from Lord Lauderdale for Godwin to dine with him
(Also includes notes (list of names) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions Lord Lauderdale [James] Maitland
Incipit: I supped yesterday with Lord...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy of this letter in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 7
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[Sarah Anne Parr] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 21 Apr. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(b)
Fol(s).: 88-9
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Godwin's response to a previous letter; Godwin's lack of reason
Mentions Mr. Cordy
Incipit: Did I not send you a most pastoral...
Note: Note: This item's year was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. This entry has now been copied to the correct sequence in the catalogue.
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James Marshall to William Godwin
Date written: 27 Apr. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 90-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Marshall's debts; Godwin's disapproval of Marshal's plan to publish some letters
Mentions James Robinson
Incipit: I am not a match...
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Lord Lauderdale, James Maitland to William Godwin
Date written: Wed., 6 May [1795]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(d)
Fol(s).: 92
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
On a visit by Godwin to Lauderdale and future communication on the subject of [Joseph] Gerald [Gerrald]
Incipit: Lord Lauderdale's compliments...
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Thomas Lawrence to [William Godwin]
Date written: 25 May 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/17
Fol(s).: 93
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Postponing a meeting
Incipit: I am compell'd to take...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 16
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J[ane] Parr to [William Godwin]
Date written: 5 June 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 94
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the keeping of promises; travel arrangments
Mentions Mr Greene.
Incipit: Many years of my life have...
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Elizabeth Inchbald to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 13 June 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 95-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a critique of Godwin's novel 'Caleb Williams' (1794)
Mentions ?William Beloe
Incipit: As I expect Sir Charles...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 55
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Samuel Parr to [William Godwin]
Date written: 17 June 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 97
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning travel arrangments
Incipit: Take a place I beseech you...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 52, fol. 10
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Date written: 19 June 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 98
Document type: original, signed
Contents
[Contents unclear]
Incipit: I write to you, as by this Post...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 25 June 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/11
Fol(s).: 99-100
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's failure to see Godwin while in London; travel plans
Mentions [Erasmus] Darwin.
Incipit: I am afraid you will...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 22 July 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 101-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's fall from a ladder; gout; et al.
Mentions [Samuel] Parr; [Thomas] Cooper
Incipit: Had I not forgotten the place of Dr Parr's residence...
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[Thomas Cooper] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 24 July 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 103
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Cooper's studies
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft.
Incipit: I suppose you are ignorant...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 25 July 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 104-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's travel plans
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft.
Incipit: I am at a loss to discover wherein consists...
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Date written: 29 July 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 106-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's bachelor status; religion and atheism
Letter delivered by Mr Cooper, [?Thomas Cooper]; Mentions Mrs Cole; Miss Braddock.
Incipit: This is not the first time I ...
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Amelia Alderson to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., 28 Aug. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 108-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the health of Godwin's friend Mrs Southern; et al.
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft; [Hannah] Southern [Sothren]; Annabella Plumpton; Dr. Moore; [Thomas] Palmer.
Incipit: I am just return'd from...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 22 Sept. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 110-11
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding Wedgwood's questions to Godwin about the cultivation of the mind; pleasure; charitable institutions; et al.
Incipit: I received great pleasure...
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William Godwin to George Dyson
Date postmarked: 26 Sept. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/9(a)
Fol(s).: 112-13
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Dyson's character and vices
Incipit: I have just received a note from you full of vice...
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Date written: 27 Sept. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 114-15
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's letters
Incipit: I am just returned...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 52, fol. 9
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George Dyson to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 28 Sept. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/2
Fol(s).: 116-17
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On Godwin's opinion of Dyson
Incipit: Surely your feelings are inspired ...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 29 Sept. [1795]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 118-19
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Fragment concerning population and happiness; the effect of factories on health; et al.
Incipit: to days & Morrow, the seeds & nourishment...
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William Dunlap to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Oct. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 120-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding Godwin's 'Political Justice'; Godwin's plans for the second edition of 'Political Justice'; critique of certain passages in 'Political Justice'; Holcroft; Dunlap's own literary efforts; et al.
(Also includes notes (jottings, figures) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft.
Incipit: You have address'd yourself...
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Thomas Wedgwood to [William Godwin]
Date written: 4 Nov. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/11
Fol(s).: 122
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning copying paper and ink; the likely sufferings of the poor that winter due to the price of wheat; a subscription to [John Horne] Tooke's work; et al.
Incipit: I am afraid it will not be in my power...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Nov. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 123-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning questions of philosophy; presents
Also includes an editor's note in the hand of Mary Shelley
Incipit: It was not my meaning that your...
Note: Paginated 24-5 for ?Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Date written: 5 Nov. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 125
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
Concerning the interference of the government in the price of corn; Godwin's opinions on commerce
(Also includes an endorsment in unknown hand)
Mentions [George] Robinson; [John Horne] Tooke
Incipit: You suggest the idea of my offering some hints...
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Thomas Wedgwood to [William Godwin]
Date written: 9 Nov. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 126-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning questions of philosophy; presents
Also includes editor's notes in hand of Mary Shelley
Incipit: You have now sufficiently...
Note: An additional editor's note was originally attached, and is now in MS. Abinger c. 62, fol. 73
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 10 Nov. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 128-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning questions of philosophy; presents
Incipit: I am charmed with the...
Note: Paginated 32-4 for ?Mary Shelley's 'Life of William Godwin'
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Date received: 25 Nov. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 130-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's desertion by friends since the publication of 'Political Justice' (1793); Parr's opinion of Morley
Incipit: Do not suppose that...
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George Dyson to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 30 Nov. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/2
Fol(s).: 132-3
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
On Godwin's latest work
Incipit: Recent from the...
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Date written: 2 Dec. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 134-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thanking Godwin for some books; Godwin's pamphlet about [William] Pitt's two bills ['Considerations on Lord Grenville's and Mr Pitt's Bills' (1795)]; other political matters
Mentions Mr Faulder; Dr Jeddes; [Charles] Fox; Mr Malone.
Incipit: Permit me to return my respectful and thankful...
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[Samuel Parr] to William Godwin
Date received: 16 Dec. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 136-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Greek translations
Mentions Mr Faulder; Dr Walker; Mr Bacon.
Incipit: I thank you for executing the...
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James Mackintosh to [William Godwin]
Date received: 16 Dec. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(a)
Fol(s).: 1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Letter of introduction for the bearer
Mentions G[eorge] Robinson
Incipit: The bearer is a young Man of good...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 14
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[Amelia Alderson] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 27 Dec. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 2
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Fragment, concerning mutual acquaintances; et al
Mentions Mrs Robinson; Mary Hays; Lady Sophia Butler
Incipit: for Lady Sophia Butler...
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John Fenwick to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 29 Dec. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 3-4
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning a pamphlet
Incipit: The following is an extract from a letter...
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Date written: Thur., 31 Dec. 1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 5
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
Concerning a prospective tenancy
Incipit: I received your letter Tuesday...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 15
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Joseph Fawcett to [William Godwin]
Date written: 10 Mar. ?1795
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the printing of Fawcett's 'Elegies'
(Also includes notes on Shakespeare etc. in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Joseph] Johnson
Incipit: It seems as I were...
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J[ohn] Stoddart to [William Godwin]
Date dated: 15 Jan. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a meeting; improving character
Incipit: It was not certainly my...
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Date postmarked: 22 Jan. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 607/2
Fol(s).: 8-9
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning the writer's health; Godwin's proposal of a walk to the Temple
(Also includes notes (a list of names) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: To use at third hand the metaphor...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., 22 Jan. [1796]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 10-11
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Seeking Godwin's opinion of a work
(Also includes notes (arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: I have finished my Book...
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Date written: 26 Jan. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 12-13
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [Godwin's] doctrine of non-partisanship
Incipit: There are qualities enough...
Note: See also letterpress copies of the drafts of the letter from Godwin to King that elicited this response in MS. Abinger c. 22, fols. 13-17. A Mary Shelley-era copy of Godwin's letter is in MS. Abinger c. 53 (fols. 24-7)
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Thomas Lawrence to [William Godwin]
Date written: 2 Feb. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/17
Fol(s).: 14
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Lawrence's inability to keep an appointment to dine
Mentions [John Horne] Tooke.
Incipit: The enclos'd Paper...
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Lord Lauderdale, James Maitland to [William Godwin]
Date dated: 4 Feb. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(b)
Fol(s).: 15
Document type: original, signed
Contents
An invitation to dine; a research enquiry
Incipit: You may upon commanding every...
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Amelia Alderson to William Godwin
Date written: 5 Feb. [1796]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 16-17
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning Godwin's 'Considerations'; Godwin's friend Mrs Southern; Holcroft and his daughter
Mentions Mrs Southern, probably Hannah Sothren; Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft; (?the politician) Thomas Hardy
Incipit: As I should find it very...
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Richard Twiss to William Godwin
Date written: Sat., 6 Feb. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 766/2
Fol(s).: 18r & 19v
Document type: original, signed
Contents
An invitation to dine
Incipit: Do me the favour to come...
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[William Godwin] to [Thomas Lawrence]
Date written: [20] [Feb.] [1796]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 766/2
Fol(s).: 18v-19r
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Concerning the recipient's state of mind and health
Also includes an editor's note in the hand of ?Mary Shelley
Mentions [John] Horne Tooke
Incipit: I have felt considerable anxiety...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fols. 28-30
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Amelia Alderson to William Godwin
Date written: 12 Feb. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 20-1
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning Alderson's work 'Tiberius Gracchus'; Alderson's dramatization of 'The Sorcerer'; failure to secure a theatre for the play; Alderson's wish that Godwin could review and correct her script; request for news of acquaintances
Mentions [Thomas] Cooper; [?Thomas] Harris; [?John Philip] Kemble; [Thomas] Holcroft; [?John] Thelwal [Thelwall]; [John] Horne Tooke.
Incipit: "It cannot rain but...
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J[ohn] Stoddart to William Godwin
Date written: 17 Feb. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 22-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the despotism of talent; views on Burke and the Bishop of Durham; a response to Boaden's pamphlet on Shakespeare; et al.
Mentions [Edmund] Burke; Bishop of Durham [Shute Barrington]; [James] Boaden
Incipit: The only difficulty that I feel...
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Thomas Lawrence to [William Godwin]
Date written: Wed., 17 [Feb.] 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/17
Fol(s).: 24
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Giving the reasons why Lawrence cannot keep an appointment
Incipit: An affair of a domestic nature...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 54, fol. 24
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Edward Henry [Illiff] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 27 Feb. [1796]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 16
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(b)
Fol(s).: fol(s). 3-4
Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. See MS. Abinger. c. 16, fols. 3-4 for the full description.
[Sarah] Anne [Parr] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 23 Mar. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 25-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding her opinions of truth and precision; et al.
Incipit: They say I must date this thing so...
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[Thomas Cooper] to William Godwin
Date written: 26 Mar. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 27-8
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
(Also includes notes (arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions Thomas Holcroft; Mrs Robinson
Incipit: I do not know exactly how...
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Amelia Alderson to [William Godwin]
Date written: 1 Apr. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 29
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Regarding Alderson's play; et al.
Mentions [Robert] Merry; Mrs [?Ann] M[?erry]
Incipit: You are very imprudent to say...
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[Amelia Alderson] to [William Godwin]
Date dated: 11 Apr. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 607/2
Fol(s).: 30
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Fragment, concerning the recipient's criticism of the author's play
Mentions R[ichard] Twiss
Incipit: I think it necessary to...
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[Sarah Anne Parr] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 21 Apr. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 2
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(b)
Fol(s).: 88-9
Note: This item's year was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. See MS. Abinger c. 2, fols. 88-9 for the full description.
Elizabeth Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 13 May 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(b)
Fol(s).: 31-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Thomas Cooper's performance in a play
Mentions [?William] Dimond
Incipit: "I tremble for...
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Amelia Alderson to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 17 Aug. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 33-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's failure to meet Alderson; opinion of Mrs. Imlay; et al.
Mentions [Mary] Imlay [Mary Wollstonecraft]; [James Alderson]
Incipit: You are right in thinking it wrong...
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Robert Merry to William Godwin
Date written: 19 Sept. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 35-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Merry's departure for America; the distribution of money
Mentions [?Thomas] Cooper
Incipit: I am going for America...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 52, fol. 7
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William Godwin to [Robert Merry]
Date written: 20 Sept. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 37
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
On the Merrys' voluntary banishment
Incipit: Yesterday evening I heard of your...
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Amelia Alderson to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 14 Oct. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 38-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Merry's plan to leave England; Alderson's play; et al.
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft; [Ann] Merry; [James Alderson]; Richardson; Miss Hayes probably Mary Hays; Rigby; [?John] Thelwall; [Mary] Imlay [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I consider you as so...
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[Amelia Alderson] to William Godwin
Date written: Wed., 1 Nov. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 40-1
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Godwin's silence and sarcasm; [Alderson's] play; Mrs Imlay; news of acquaintances
Also includes note initialled M.J.G [Mary Jane Godwin]
Mentions [Mary] Imlay [Mary Wollstonecraft]; R[ichard] Twiss; B[asil] Montague [Montagu]; [John Horne] Tooke; [Robert] Merry; [Ann] Merry; Miss Hayes probably Mary Hays
Incipit: What a sweet tempered creature...
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Amelia Alderson to William Godwin
Date written: Sun., 13 Nov. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 42-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's opinion of Alderson's play; new ideas for the play; et al.
Mentions Mrs Pocklington; John Taylor; B Malkin; D[?octor] Morgan
Incipit: Miss Alderson has received the parcel...
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[Amelia Alderson] to [William Godwin]
Date written: 18 Nov. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 44-5
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning apples from Norfolk; alterations to a play; a report of Mrs Imlay's need for money; et al.
Mentions [Mary] Imlay [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I think I see y[ou]r wonder...
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[Amelia Alderson] to [William Godwin]
Date written: 22 Dec. 1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/6
Fol(s).: 46-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning displeasure with [Godwin]; his critique of [Alderson's] play; a benefactor; et al.
Mentions [Dorothy] Jordan; Richardson; [Mary] Imlay [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: "Never 'till now" did I feel any...
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J[ohn] Taylor to [William Godwin]
Date written: Mon., 22 Feb. ?1796
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/4
Fol(s).: 48
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Returning a book (mostly unread); quarrel with [Robert] Merry
Incipit: I am heartily ashamed of having...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 30 Jan. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 49-50
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the quality of Wedgwood's mind and metaphysical observations
Mentions [David] Hartley; [David] Hume
Incipit: I am much pleased with the perusal...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 28 Feb. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 51-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Attempting to borrow money from Wedgwood
Incipit: I write to you now...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 54, fols. 30-1
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 4 Mar. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/13
Fol(s).: 53-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Acknowledging receipt of a letter; claiming to be a sceptic
Incipit: You desire me to acknowledge...
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Date dated: 7 Mar. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 528(a)
Fol(s).: 55-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Catholic doctrine; et al.
Incipit: Last night I returned from...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Apr. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(b)
Fol(s).: 57-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's marriage
Mentions [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: From my very heart and soul I give you...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date dated: 11 Apr. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 59
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Wishing the Godwins joy; rearranging an engagement
Mentions [?Frederick Mansel] Reynolds; [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I most sincerely wish you...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 52, fol. 6
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 19 Apr. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 60-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On works considering emotion; perception and sensation; Wedgwood's health; Godwin's marriage; opinions of marriage in 'Political Justice'; et al.
Mentions [David] Hume; [Erasmus] Darwin; B[asil] Montagu
Incipit: Previous to my taking up...
Images
Date written: 2 May 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 62-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning losses in Skeys' family; news of [Eliza] Bishop
Incipit: I do now find myself...
Images
Date written: 3 May 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 64-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the death of Godwin's cousin; William Godwin's marriage; et al.
Mentions ?Hannah Sothren; Mrs Jo. Godwin; Hannah [Godwin]; [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: What you say respecting your dear Cousin's...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 26 May 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/11
Fol(s).: 66-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Accusing Godwin of distance of manner; et al.
Incipit: When I last called upon you...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 30 May 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 68-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning visits from the recipient; on the recipient's power of disquisition
Incipit: I received your letter of Friday...
Note: See also a Godwin letterpress copy in MS. Abinger c. 22, fols. 33-4 and a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 54, fols 32-3
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 26 July 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 70-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's visit to Godwin's mother; et al.
Mentions [Ann Godwin]; Major Harwood; [Anne] Harwood; Fanny [Holcroft]
Incipit: It was my intention...
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G[eorge] Colman to [William Godwin]
Date written: 30 July 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(l)
Fol(s).: 72
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning free theatre admission
Incipit: I acknowledge your claim upon me...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 31 July 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/11
Fol(s).: 73-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's plan to create grand experiments in education
Mentions [Thomas] Beddoes; [John Horne] Tooke; [Thomas] Holcroft; [Samuel Taylor] Coleridge; [William] Wordsworth; [George] Dyson; [John] Stoddart
Incipit: Fortune has placed a considerable...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 10 Sept. [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 75-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [the death of Mary Wollstonecraft]
Mentions [George] Tuthill
Incipit: I am so overwhelmed by the intelligence...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: [10-11 Sept. 1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 120-1
Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. See MS. Abinger c. 3, fols. 120-1 for the full description.
Elizabeth Inchbald to [William Godwin]
Date written: Mon., 11 Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 77-8
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Offering condolences
Mentions [Mary Wollstonecraft]; [Richard] Twiss; Mrs Twiss
Incipit: The ceremony of condolence...
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Joseph Johnson to William Godwin
Date written: [10-12] [Sept.] [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 97-8
Note: Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. See MS. Abinger c. 3, fols. 97-8 for the full description.
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Joseph Johnson to William Godwin
Date written: 12 Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 79-80
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [Henry] Fuseli's relationship with Mrs Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: In the list you shew'd this morning...
Images
Date written: 12 Sept. [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 81-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the practice of justice; the birth of Godwin's child; Parr's opinion of Godwin's book
Mentions [?Thomas] Wedgwood; [Mary Wollstonecraft]; [David] Hume
Incipit: When your letter came...
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Joseph Johnson to [William Godwin]
Date written: 13 Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 84
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning ?Mary Wollstonecraft's funeral
Incipit: I will certainly be ready in time...
Image
Date written: 13 Sept. [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 85
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the death of Mrs Godwin
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: A paragraph in ye papers...
Image
Date written: 13 Sept. [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 86
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the [death of Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: With great sincerity...
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Charlotte Fawcett to William Godwin and James Marshall
Date postmarked: 14 Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 87-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [Joseph Fawcett's] imminent arrival
Mentions [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: With a hand trembling...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 14 Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 89-90
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning friendship with Mrs Godwin
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I could refute every charge you allege...
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William Nicholson to William Godwin
Date written: 18 Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 91-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On the physiognomy of the infant [Mary Shelley]
Incipit: When I had the pleasure of seeing...
Images
Date written: 29 Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 93-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the death of Mrs Godwin; invitation to Godwin to visit Skeys
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]; [Eliza] Bishop; [Everina] Wollstonecraft; Mrs Skeys
Incipit: I am unable to conjecture whether...
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Charlotte Smith to William Godwin
Date written: [?11] Sept. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 95-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the marriage of Smith's daughter; seeking help finding a house for her daughter and son-in-law; et al.
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: Will you forgive me if...
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Joseph Johnson to William Godwin
Date written: [10-12] [Sept.] [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 97-8
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning the death of [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I have had daily notices...
Note: Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. This entry has now been copied to the correct sequence in the catalogue.
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Amelia Alderson to William Godwin
Date written: 11 Oct. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 99-100
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the death of [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: Before I obtained leave...
Note: See also an unaddressed reply by William Godwin in MS. Abinger c. 22, fols. 67-9, and a Mary Shelley-era copy of the reply in MS. Abinger c. 55, fols. 17-20
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Anthony Carlisle to William Godwin
Date written: Sat., 14 Oct. [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 101
Document type: original, signed
Contents
A dinner invitation; requesting a set of Mrs Godwin's works; extract of letter from Thomas Wedgwood
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I wish you would dine...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fol. 18
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I.B. Johnson to William Godwin
Date written: 13 Nov. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 102-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the death of Mrs Godwin; her travels in France
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]; Thomas Christie; George Foster; [Gilbert] Imlay; [Thomas] Paine; [Maximin] Isnard; [Pierre] Roederer; Miss Christie; [Marie-Jeanne] Rolande [Roland]
Incipit: A Tour I was making...
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Everina Wollstonecraft to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Nov. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 523
Fol(s).: 104-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's intention of publishing a life of Mary [Wollstonecraft]; correcting mistakes in the record
(Also includes notes (a list of place names) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions Eliza [Bishop]; [Hugh] Skeys; [Sarah] Burgh; Mr Church; Fanny Blood [Skeys]; Mrs Campbell; [Susanna] Home; [Edward Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I have delayed writing to you a long time...
Images
Date written: 5 Dec. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 106-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Skeys' opinion of Godwin's works, particularly on truth; Skeys' marriages; et al.
Mentions [James] Marshall; [Henry] Grattan
Incipit: I receiv'd yesterday, your very kind Letter...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 7 Dec. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 108
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Anticipating a meeting with Godwin; giving Godwin forty pounds
Mentions [Basil] Montagu
Incipit: I write now to apprise you...
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Charlotte Smith to William Godwin
Date written: 7 Dec. [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 109-110
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the death of Mary Woolstonecraft [Wollstonecraft]; Smith's early marriage; et al.
Incipit: I came to Town on Tuesday, & only...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 25 Dec. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 111-12
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding Godwin's need for money; the discretion of Wedgwood and Godwin's acquaintance [Basil] Montagu; Godwin's character; et al.
Mentions [James] Tobin or [John] Tobin
Incipit: Tobin interrupted us...
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William Nicholson to William Godwin
Date written: ?Sept. [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 229/1(b)
Fol(s).: 113-14
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Letter of condolence
Mentions [Mary Wollstonecraft]; Fanny [Godwin]
Incipit: I very truly sympathise with...
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William Nicholson to William Godwin
Date written: [1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 115-16
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
A draft death notice for Mary Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]; includes postscript on W.N.'s personal feelings about her
Incipit: When you have corrected...
Images
Date written: c. 1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 117
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning the death of Mrs Godwin
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]; [Eliza] Fenwick
Incipit: Myself & Mrs. Fenwick...
Note: Possibly written by Mrs [Catherine] Nicholson?
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George Tuthill to William Godwin
Date written: ?1797
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 118-19
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning ?the funeral of Mary Wollstonecraft
Incipit: I have reconsidered the...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: [10-11 Sept. 1797]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 120-1
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Mentions Charlotte Smith
Incipit: You have shocked me beyond...
Note: Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. This entry has now been copied to the correct sequence in the catalogue.
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 3 Jan. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 122-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding Wedgwood's view that Godwin lacks sympathy; the advantages of cohabitation; Godwin's knowledge of metaphysics; et al.
Incipit: I received uncommon pleasure...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Jan. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 124-5
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Wedgwood's appreciation of Godwin's judgement; friendship; et al.
Incipit: It is hardly necessary for me...
Images
Date written: 10 Jan. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 126
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
Concerning Dr. [Samuel] Johnson
Incipit: I write now merely to acquaint you...
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Date written: 26 Jan. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 127
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Accounts of the deaths of various of Ann Godwin's neighbours; ill health; family news
(Also includes notes (arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions Thomas Keelor; John Garrett; Mr Cubit; Joseph Godwin; Mary Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I wrote you last Oct you are still...
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Sarah Siddons to William Godwin
Date dated: 29 Jan. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 3
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(d)
Fol(s).: 128-129
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Thanking Godwin for a present
Incipit: Mrs Siddons com[plimen]ts to...
Image
Date postmarked: 30 Jan. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 1-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the posthumous works and 'Memoirs'
Mentions [Mary] Godwin [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I beg leave to offer...
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C. P. Cooper to [William Godwin]
Date written: 2 Feb. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Seeking Godwin's advice on the content of a letter
Mentions Mr Dorset [?Dorsett]
Incipit: Will you be kind enough to...
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[Hannah Godwin] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 5 Feb. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 811/1
Fol(s).: 4-5
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Godwin's memoirs of [Mary Wollstonecraft]
Mentions [Ann Godwin]
Incipit: When Louise told me you had...
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J[ames] Northcote to William Godwin
Date written: Mon., 19 Feb. [1798]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/18
Fol(s).: 6-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Accepting an invitation to dine
(Also includes brief note in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: Mr. Northcote's Complements...
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Louisa Jones to William Godwin
Date written: 9 Mar. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 8-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the care of Godwin's children; news of visitors to Godwin's house
Mentions Fanny [Godwin]; Mary [Shelley]; [Maria] Reveley; Mrs Martin; Mr Kitson; [James] Marshal [Marshall]; [John] Fenwick; [George] Dyson; [?Joseph] Johnson; [?Joseph] Fawcett
Incipit: Not a word amongst your...
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J[?ohn] W[?estbrooke] Chandler to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 18 Mar. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 10-11
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning N's opinion that Chandler should not become Godwin's disciple; et al.
Incipit: I am at a loss to know why...
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Henry Dibbin to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Apr. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 12-13
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the health of Dibbin and Godwin's mutual acquaintance [George] Dyson
Incipit: As I shall not see you...
Images
Date postmarked: 30 Apr. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 14-15
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Thanking Godwin for sending his memoirs of [Mary Wollstonecraft]; the care of his children; et al.
Mentions Hannah [Godwin]; Natty [Nathaniel Godwin]
Incipit: I'm a poor letter writer at best...
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H[enry] Grattan to [William Godwin]
Date dated: 5 May 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 16-17
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Grattan's intention to call
(Also includes notes (a list of events from Feb. to May. in Ireland) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I was favoured with your...
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Rowland Maltby and William Maltby to William Godwin
Date written: 8 May 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 18-19
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a debt for books
Incipit: We are desired by the assigner...
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[Richard] Sherman to William Godwin
Date written: 10 May 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 20-1
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning [Mary Wollstonecraft's] book debts
Mentions [Rowland] Maltby or [William] Maltby
Incipit: Mr Sherman's Compliments to Mr. Godwyn...
Note: This letter probably answers a letterpress letter of Godwin's in MS. Abinger c. 22, fol. 96
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J[?ohn] W[?estbrooke] Chandler to William Godwin
Date written: 11 May 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 229/9
Fol(s).: 22-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
An invitation to dine
(Also includes notes on the formation of character, in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: Will you go to the Shakespeare...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 14, 22 May 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 24-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning financial difficulties; request for advance money secured upon literary efforts
Mentions George Ross; [George] Robinson
Incipit: Some time ago you wrote...
Note: See also a letterpress copy in MS. Abinger c. 22, fols. 97-9 and a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 55, fols. 24-6
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 26 May 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 26-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a visit to Wedgwood
Incipit: Your letter of the date of Wednesday...
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William Godwin to [Harriet Lee]
Date written: Sat., 2 June 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/4(b)
Fol(s).: 28
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding the lack of response to Godwin's letter
Also includes comments in another hand, possibly Harriet or Sophia Lee
Incipit: I have been extremely mortified...
Images
Date written: 4 June 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/6
Fol(s).: 29-30
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Arranging a meeting with Godwin in Bath
Incipit: Both my sisters & myself...
Images
Date written: 16 June 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/4(c)
Fol(s).: 31-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding Lee's feelings; plans to travel to London
Incipit: I should suspect myself to be deficient either in understanding or right feeling...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 19, 21 July 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 33-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's acting
Incipit: It must be so...
Images
Date written: 31 July 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/4(c)
Fol(s).: 35-6
Document type: original, initalled
Contents
Regarding Lee and Godwin's differences of opinion
Incipit: You distress me, Sir...
Images
Date written: 7 Aug. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/4(c)
Fol(s).: 37-8
Document type: original, initalled
Contents
Concerning Godwin's appeal to Sophia Lee; Harriet Lee's wish to say farewell
Incipit: The Justice due both...
Images
Date written: Fri., 10 Aug. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 39-40
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; Arnot's estate
Mentions Louisa [Jones]
Incipit: I shall leave this place tomorrow...
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Thomas Malthus to William Godwin
Date written: 20 Aug. [1798]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/1
Fol(s).: 41-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning perfectibility and happiness; population; et al.
Mentions [?Joseph] Johnson; [Richard] Price
Incipit: I went out of Town almost immediately...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 29 Sept. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 45-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a proposed visit from Godwin declined by Wedgwood; difficulties in the publication of Godwin's latest novel; request for money from Wedgwood
Mentions [George] Robinson
Incipit: I felt some disappointment certainly from you...
Images
Date postmarked: 29 Sept. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 47-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thanking Godwin for a letter
Incipit: As I have the pleasure of...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 5 Oct. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 49-50
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thanking Wedgwood for giving him money; personal habits; visit to Wedgwood's home
Incipit: I have received your letter...
Images
Date written: 22 Oct. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 51-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels
(Also includes notes (a list of names and sums) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions Peter Reid
Incipit: I arrived here on the 17th...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Nov. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 53-4
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning a picture; a subscription
(Also includes notes (a list of Spanish names and arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Daniel] Mytens; [George] Robinson; [John] Fenwick; [Eliza] Fenwick; [?William] Bosville; Godfrey; J Bannis
Incipit: I send you the picture...
Images
Date written: Wed., 7 Nov. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 55-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; intention of publishing Scottish songs
Mentions Mr Tuchill [George Tuthill]
Incipit: Here I am...
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Date written: Sat., 8 Dec. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 57-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels
Mentions Mr Tuchill [George Tuthill]; Mr Henley
Incipit: Your letter too has given...
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Date written: Sat., 8 Dec. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 59-60
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels
Mentions Mr Tuchill [George Tuthill]; Mr Henley
Incipit: Your letter too has given me...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 20 Dec. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 61-3
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's health
Incipit: I am sorry I forgot to...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Dec. 1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 64-5
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning recriminations regarding critiques of Godwin's play
Incipit: I am sorry to have excited...
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Harriet Lee to [William Godwin]
Date written: Sat., ?Aug. [1798]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/4(c)
Fol(s).: 66-7
Document type: original, initalled
Contents
Lee does not wish to meet again; morality and virtue
Incipit: Pardon me if from the frame of...
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Date written: Fri., [1798]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/6
Fol(s).: 68-9
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Regretting Lee's inability to meet Godwin that evening
Incipit: Miss Harriet Lee presents...
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J[ohn] Wolcot to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 19 Feb. ?1798
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 766/2
Fol(s).: 70
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Turning down an invitation from Godwin
Incipit: On looking over my memorandum...
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[?Francis] Wrangham to William Godwin
Date written: c. 1798-9
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 15
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: fol(s). 99r, 99r-v, 99v
Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. See MS. Abinger c. 15, fol. 99r, MS. Abinger c. 15, fols. 99r-v, MS. Abinger c. 15, fol. 99v for the full descriptions (incoming letter plus two drafts).
Date written: 15 Jan. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 71-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Offering letters from Mary Wollstonecraft for publication
(Also includes notes (a shopping list and figures) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: In the early part...
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Date written: 26 Jan. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 73-4
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
On Mary Wollstonecraft and Godwin's 'Memoirs of the Author of The Rights of Woman'
Incipit: Having read a Book...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 26 Jan. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 75-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's ill health; et al.
Incipit: I am extremely sorry for the unfavourable...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 28 Jan. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 77-8
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's lack of contact with Godwin
Incipit: Thank you for your kind letter...
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James Mackintosh to William Godwin
Date written: 30 Jan. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(a)
Fol(s).: 79-80
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Mackintosh's opinion of various French philosophers; et al.
Mentions [Anne-Robert-Jacques] Turgot; [Jean Jacques] Rousseau; Condorcet
Incipit: I read your very candid & good...
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Date postmarked: 31 Jan. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 766/2
Fol(s).: 81
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Address leaf of a letter, source unknown
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J[ames] Wollstonecraft to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 1 Feb. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/5
Fol(s).: 82-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning property Wollstonecraft has in Spain; need to sell inheritance from his father
Incipit: Owing to the war with Spain...
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Date written: 6 Feb. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 84-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; winter in Dresden; philosophy of Dr. John Brown; request for a copy of Tristram Shandy
Mentions Dr. John Brown possibly the chaplain to the Bishop of Carlisle; Tuchill [George Tuthill]
Incipit: We have had a most severe winter here...
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[George Dyson] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 18 Feb. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/9(a)
Fol(s).: 86-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning a difference in opinion between Dyson and Godwin
Mentions [?George] Fordyce
Incipit: My letter was as little...
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Rac[hel] Prescott to William Godwin
Date written: 10 Mar. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 88-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Appreciation for Godwin and [Mary] Wollstonecraft's writings; et al.
(Also includes notes (arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I have long hesitated on the propriety...
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Date written: 25 Mar. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 90
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
Acknowledging receipt of ten pounds to be forwarded to Mr. Arnot, wishing to know sender before forwarding money
Incipit: In compliance with an anonymous...
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Date postmarked: 27 Mar. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 766/2
Fol(s).: 91
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Address leaf of a letter, source unknown
Image
Date written: 3 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 92-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels
Mentions Tuchill [George Tuthill]
Incipit: I am glad you seem to...
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Date written: 5 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 94-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Outline of plan to write The History of Europe during the Eighteenth Century, questions for Godwin regarding best way to proceed with research
Incipit: Before I enter upon so...
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Date written: 7 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 96-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning family news
Mentions Hannah [Godwin]; Mrs French; Mr Hague; John [Godwin]; Natty [Nathaniel Godwin]
Incipit: I wish your happiness...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 10 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 98-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a loan to Godwin; Godwin's play, a tragedy
Mentions [?George] Robinson; [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan
Incipit: When I sent you...
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Rac[hel] Prescott to William Godwin
Date written: 12 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 100-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning attacks on Godwin's writings; marriage; et al.
Mentions [James] Mackintosh
Incipit: To thank you for the immediate attention...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 18 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 104-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Request for money; problems with writing his Tragedy
Mentions [?George] Robinson; [Samuel] Johnson; [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan
Incipit: I wrote a letter to you Wednesday...
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Date written: 20, 21 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 106-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Arnot's opinion of Godwin's friend Tuchill; Arnot's travels
Mentions Tuchill [George Tuthill]; [James] Marshall
Incipit: Your letter contains so...
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William Godwin to [?Thomas] Wedgwood
Date written: 27 Apr. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 108
Document type: original or fair copy, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's debt to Wedgwood
Mentions [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan; [?George] Robinson
Incipit: I acknowledge the receipt...
Note: See also a draft in MS. Abinger c. 17, fol. 90
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John Arnot to William Godwin and Louisa [Jones]
Date written: 5 May 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 109-10
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; financial difficulties; postscript to Louisa [Jones]
Incipit: I received your letter yesterday...
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Date written: 9 May 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/5
Fol(s).: 111-12
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning ten pounds given by Godwin to a friend of Hall
Incipit: When I received Worthy Sir...
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Date written: 25 May 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/5
Fol(s).: 113-14
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a subscription to assist families of state prisoners
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: For some time past...
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Sophia Lee and Harriet Lee to William Godwin
Date written: 2 June 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/6
Fol(s).: 115-16
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's belief that a character in Lee's writing is based upon him, postscript by Harriet Lee thanking Godwin for his favourable opinion of Sophia Lee's story; et al.
Incipit: I feel so unconscious of a mean personality...
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Date written: 7 June 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 117-18
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's plans and proceedings
Mentions Louisa [Jones]
Incipit: I find that you think very...
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Date written: 25 June 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 119-20
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; debts
Incipit: You see I am still here...
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Date written: 4 July 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 121-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; poor health
Incipit: You asked me to write to you...
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George Tuthill to William Godwin
Date written: 5 July 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 3)
Fol(s).: 123-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On meeting German literati; Wieland's knowledge of Godwin's novel 'Caleb Williams'
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft; [Johann] Richter; [Johann] Herder; [Johann] Goethe; [Johann] Schiller; [Christoph] Wieland
Incipit: Altho' I am breathing the same air...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 19 July 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 125-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the translation of Godwin's novel 'St Leon' (1799) into German; Godwin's disapproval of Holcroft's travel plans
Mentions his wife Louisa [Holcroft] or his daughter Louisa [Holcroft]; Fanny [Holcroft]
Incipit: We have been in this place eight days...
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Date written: 28 July 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 1)
Fol(s).: 127-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; improved health
Incipit: I write to you only to...
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Date written: Sun., 4 Aug. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 129-34
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; advice from Holcroft on the publication of Arnot's travel journal
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft; Tuchill [George Tuthill]
Incipit: I now send you my Journal...
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Georg Friedrich Christian Weissenborn to [William Godwin]
Date written: 8 Aug. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(a)
Fol(s).: 135-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Weissenborn's translation of 'Memoirs [of Mary Wollstonecraft]' (1798)
Mentions Frederick Burmester; Henry Burmester; [Christian] Salzmann
Incipit: As one of your Countrymen...
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William Godwin to Thomas Holcroft and Mr Cole
Date written: 19 Sept. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 137-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On writing without a subject; Arnot's travels and travel-writing; news of acquaintances
Mentions [Elizabeth] Inchbald; [John] Arnot; [Sophy] Cole; [?William] Nicholson; Colonel [?Henry] Barry; [John] Opie; [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: I know I have been guilty of what...
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Date written: 21 Sept. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 4
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 139
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the sale of Dalling estate to [Philip] Hull [Godwin]; et al.
Mentions John [?Godwin]; Nath [Nathaniel Godwin]; John [Godwin]; Hannah [Godwin]; Wright
Incipit: I hope yo[u] rec[eive]d a letter...
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Date written: 10 Oct. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 1-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning financial matters; questions about [Thomas] Holcroft and Mary Hays
Incipit: In consequence of our...
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John Philpot Curran to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 22 Oct. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/1
Fol(s).: 3-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Acknowledging a letter from Godwin; gratitude for Godwin's friendship; et al.
Incipit: I had been a rake yesterday...
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John Philpot Curran to William Godwin
Date postmarked: Oct. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/1
Fol(s).: 5-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning future meetings with Godwin; Curran's opinion of [Elizabeth] Inchbald; et al.
Incipit: I got your note on my return...
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Date written: 5 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 7-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On a misunderstanding between Godwin and Professor [Richard] Porson
Incipit: On my return to town I was...
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Date written: Thur., 14 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 9-10
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Fell's prospective marriage
Incipit: I intended, in consequence...
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James Ballantyne to William Godwin
Date written: 14 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/5
Fol(s).: 11-12
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a portrait; introducing Doctor Bell
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: About three years ago...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 15 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 228/3
Fol(s).: 13
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Response to Godwin's request for money
Incipit: I do assure you that the sight...
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[Hannah Godwin] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 18 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 14-15
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning affection for William Godwin; the conduct of one of William Godwin's friends
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: You have treated me unkindly...
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[Hannah Godwin] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 19 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 16-17
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning a matter of conduct
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]; [George] Dyson
Incipit: I could not fear that you...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 22 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 18-19
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the publication of some of Holcroft's works; the German publication of Godwin's works; paintings
Mentions [?John] Harris or [?Thomas] Harris; [George] Robinson; [James] Marshal [Marshall]; [John] Opie; his wife Louisa [Holcroft] or his daughter Louisa [Holcroft]; Fanny [Holcroft]
Incipit: Loath as you are...
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Date written: 9, 11, 18, 23 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 20-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; financial situation
Mentions Cole
Incipit: I arrived here on Monday last...
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[Ralph Fell] and unknown writer to [William Godwin]
Date dated: 25 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 22
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning plans for marriage; postscript concerning dinner plans, in an unknown hand
Incipit: My resolution was...
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Date written: Mon., 25 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 23
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding a wish not to see Godwin for a few days
Incipit: A circumstance has...
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Date written: 26 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 24-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels
Mentions [George] Tuthill; [Christoph] Wieland; [Johann] Herder; [Johann] Goethe
Incipit: You will perhaps think...
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George Robinson to William Godwin
Date written: 29 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 26-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Seeking a meeting
Mentions [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: I wish to speak to you...
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R[ichard] Porson to [William Godwin]
Date written: 29 Nov. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 28
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a quotation from 'Coriolanus'
Incipit: The following is the quotation from...
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Elizabeth Inchbald to [William Godwin]
Date written: Wed., 4 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 29-30
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Inchbald's attitude to reading
Mentions [John Philpot] Curran
Incipit: It was last Monday...
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Date dated: 6 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 31-2
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Critique of Godwin's novel 'St Leon' (1799)
Incipit: I finished your volumes...
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Sophia Lee to [William Godwin]
Date written: 7 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/6
Fol(s).: 33-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thank you for the present of 'St Leon'; et al.
Mentions Harriet [Lee]
Incipit: I write with my Sister in...
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Harriet Lee to [William Godwin]
Date written: 8 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/6
Fol(s).: 35-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thank-you for sending books; comments upon the work
Mentions Anne [?Lee]
Incipit: Allow me to thank you for the Books...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 10 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 37-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the publication of some of Holcroft's works; the German publication of Godwin's works
Mentions [George] Robinson; [?John] Harris or [?Thomas] Harris; his wife Louisa [Holcroft] or his daughter Louisa [Holcroft]; Fanny [Holcroft]; [Willey] Revely [Reveley]
Incipit: You will perhaps be...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 13 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 39-40
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the publication of some of Holcroft's works; the German publication of Godwin's works
Mentions [Richard] Phillips; Pizzaro; [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan; Bulow
Incipit: Do not be surprised at my writing again...
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Date written: 19 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 41
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning gifts of money
Mentions Mary Bailey; [Philip] Hull [Godwin]; Joseph [Godwin]; John Jex
Incipit: I desire you to give Mary Bailey...
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J[ames] Wollstonecraft to William Godwin
Date dated: 20 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/5
Fol(s).: 42-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding Wollstonecraft's financial problems; need for a loan
Mentions [?Joseph] Johnson
Incipit: Should it not be convenient...
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[Elizabeth Inchbald] to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Dec. [1799]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 44-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Godwin's 'St Leon' (1799)
Incipit: The brilliant imagination...
Note: See also a Mary Shelley-era copy in MS. Abinger c. 53, fols. 64-7
Images
Date written: 26 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 3)
Fol(s).: 48-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [John Arnot's] travel journal
Incipit: My having kept my brothers...
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Frederic Mansel Reynolds to William Godwin
Date dated: 29 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 50-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Arranging a meeting
Incipit: Mrs. R and myself are...
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William Godwin to Thomas Holcroft
Date written: 31 Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 52-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the critique of a play; correspondence with Volney
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: After two or three attempts...
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George Dyson to William Godwin
Date postmarked: Dec. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/9(a)
Fol(s).: 54-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's opinion of Dyson's character
Mentions [James] Marshall; Margaret Jones; [?Louisa Jones]
Incipit: After so many years of undrest...
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[H.R. Arnot] to William Godwin
Date written: Sun., c. 1799
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 3)
Fol(s).: 56
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning [John Arnot's] travel journal
Incipit: Mr Arnot was unavoidably...
Images
Date written: 3 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 57-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a story that Godwin has converted to Christianity; et al.
Mentions Mr Morely; Basil Montagu; [James] Mackintosh
Incipit: I received a visit more...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 5 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/11
Fol(s).: 59
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Asking Godwin to return some letters Wedgwood wrote; et al.
(Also includes notes (a quotation in French) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Marie-Jeanne] Roland
Incipit: If you happen to have...
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Henry Fuseli to William Godwin
Date dated: 7 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/19
Fol(s).: 60
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Accepting an offer from Godwin
Incipit: Casa [?] certainly not so well qualified...
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[Ralph Fell] to [William Godwin]
Date dated: 9 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 61-2
Document type: original or draft, in the hand of William Godwin and Ra: Fell
Contents
On [Godwin's] criticism; standards of literary critique
Incipit: You appear to my apprehensions...
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John Fenwick to William Godwin
Date written: Thur., 16 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(f)
Fol(s).: 63
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning a copy of 'St Leon'; et al.
Incipit: I did not forget what passed at Mrs Smith's...
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J[?ohn] W[?estbrooke] Chandler to William Godwin
Date written: 18 Jan. [1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 526/2
Fol(s).: 64-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a party; et al.
Mentions young Northcote (possibly James Northcote?); Macqui; [Henry] Fuseli
Incipit: You have long known the interest...
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John Fenwick to William Godwin
Date written: 20 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(f)
Fol(s).: 66-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a copy of 'St Leon'; a satire called 'St Godwin'
Incipit: The promptness, & explicitness...
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Thomas Chandler to William Godwin
Date written: 20 Jan. [1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 68
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's behaviour
Incipit: I am not concerned to know...
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Thomas Chandler to William Godwin
Date written: 22 Jan. [1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 69-70
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Chandler's character
(Also includes a note ('Coleridge') in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I thought you too decerning...
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Thomas Holcroft and Fanny Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 71-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's publication plans; the German publication of Godwin's works; postscript by Fanny Holcroft
Mentions [George] Robinson; [James] Marshall; Foulkes; Cole; his wife Louisa [Holcroft] or his daughter Louisa [Holcroft]; Sophy [Cole]; Colonel [?Henry] Barry
Incipit: On the 2[?]th instant yours...
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William Nicholson to William Godwin
Date written: 25 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 73-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the safe delivery of [Thomas] Holcroft's son
(Also includes notes (a list of names) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Louisa] Holcroft; Mr Maussion de Mombre
Incipit: I have just received a...
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J[ames] Wollstonecraft to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 28 Jan. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/5
Fol(s).: 75-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's loan of twenty five pounds; financial problems; inability to repay the loan
Incipit: I did not get your letter 'till...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 4 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/5(a)
Fol(s).: 77-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a loan to Godwin
Mentions [George] Robinson
Incipit: I hear that you are on the point of quitting...
Note: See also a draft in MS. Abinger c. 17, fols. 102-3
Images
Date written: 6 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 79-80
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning family news; difference between city and country; et al.
Mentions Joseph [Godwin]; Harriet [?Godwin]; Natty [Nathaniel Godwin]; J[ohn] Jex; Mary Bailey
Incipit: I should be glad to hear a good account...
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Josiah Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 81-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Writing on behalf of [Thomas Wedgwood]; refusing Godwin money; estates
Incipit: My brother has received...
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J[ames] Wollstonecraft to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 10 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 210/5
Fol(s).: 83-4
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning Wollstonecraft's inability to repay Godwin's loan
Incipit: I tremble to write to you...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 11 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 85-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's publication plans; the German publication of Godwin's works; the welfare of Holcroft's step-mother; et al.
Mentions Villiaume; [James] Marshall; [?Joseph] Richardson; Reverend G. Smith; his wife Louisa [Holcroft] or his daughter Louisa [Holcroft]; Fanny [Holcroft]
Incipit: The last I have received of yours...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 11 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 87-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's embarkation plans for Nevis; et al.
Mentions [Josiah Wedgwood]
Incipit: I cannot bear the idea...
Images
Date written: 16 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 89-90
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; journal
Mentions [George] Dyson; William Pitt
Incipit: I have not yet received an...
Images
Date written: Thur., 27 Feb. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 91-2
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning a lawsuit; a prospective visit from the recipient and [Samuel Taylor] Coleridge
Incipit: "Being gone I am myself again"...
Mentions Mrs Dorset; [?Richard] Phillips; [John] Fenwick
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Josiah Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 16 Mar. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/12
Fol(s).: 93-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's willingness to comply with Godwin's request
(Also includes brief notes (including arithmetic) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I write in great haste...
Images
Date written: 18 Mar. [1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 95-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Thanking Godwin for sending copies of his books
Incipit: You will think me an inconsistant Mortal...
Images
Date written: 28 Mar. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 97
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning family news
Mentions Mary Bailey; Joseph [Godwin]; Natty [Nathaniel Godwin]
Incipit: I have but just time to write three...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 98-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Cooper's income and spending; acting
Mentions [?Thomas] Harris; [Joseph] Holman; Mr Darnly; Sophia Upton; [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: I am extremely happy...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 100-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's publication plans; lack of money; a translation of Fischer; et al.
Mentions Mr Foulkes; Bourgoing; [James] Marshall
Incipit: After another most anxious period...
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Lord Lauderdale, James Maitland to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 3 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(b)
Fol(s).: 102-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the nomination of a boy to a position
Mentions Mr ?Tod
Incipit: I have this morning...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 18 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 104-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the publication of Holcroft's journal; Holcroft's picture sale; et al.
Mentions Mr Foulkes; [James] Marshall; [James] Christie
Incipit: I might have written four days ago...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 22 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 106-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the sale of Holcroft's pictures; et al.
Mentions Foulkes; Gillies; Colonel Harwood; [?William] Nicholson; [?William] Shield; [John] Opie; [James] Perry; [Charles] Fox
Incipit: Involved as I am in difficulties...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 25 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 108-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning an invitation from Godwin
Incipit: I should have made one...
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Lord Lauderdale, James Maitland to William Godwin
Date dated: 27 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(d)
Fol(s).: 110-11
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning assistance for Godwin's nephew
Incipit: I have only just received...
Images
Date written: 28 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 112
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Returning a book to Godwin
Incipit: For Reasons [?] it were some...
Note: Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. This entry has now been copied to the correct sequence in the catalogue.
Images
Date written: Tue., 29 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 113-18
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Parr's failure to read one of Godwin's novels; a letter from Godwin to Parr; Mackintosh's lectures; Parr's sermons; et al.
Mentions [James] Mackintosh
Incipit: I have read your letter attentively...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 29 Apr. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 119
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's writing of a comedy; Holcroft's pictures
Mentions Coleman ?George Colman; Foulkes; Pougens; [James] Marshall
Incipit: A week ago I wrote you a letter...
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John Fenwick to William Godwin
Date written: 5 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(f)
Fol(s).: 120-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning an accusation by Godwin that Fenwick has been indiscreet; et al.
Mentions [Maria] Reveley; [Eliza] Fenwick
Incipit: You do me injustice...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 9 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 122-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's comedy; the translation of a book on Russia
Mentions Coleman ?George Colman; [George] Robinson; Mr Foulkes
Incipit: I write with apprehension of effectually...
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John Fenwick to William Godwin
Date written: 9 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(f)
Fol(s).: 124-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's failure to respond to Fenwick's letter of 5 May
Mentions [Maria Reveley]
Incipit: I do not take it for granted...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 13 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 126-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the sale of Holcroft's pictures; Holcroft's comedy
Mentions [John] Opie; Mr Foulkes; [James] Christie; [George] Robinson; [James] Marshall; Mercier
Incipit: On Sunday the 11th I received...
Images
Date written: Sun., 18 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 128-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; publication of Arnot's journal
Incipit: I write from Presburg...
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John Fenwick to William Godwin
Date written: 20 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(f)
Fol(s).: 130-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning people abusing Godwin
Mentions [Eliza Fenwick]
Incipit: Your letter gives me the...
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William Godwin to Thomas Holcroft
Date written: 20 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 132-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the transcription of a manuscript; the translation of a book on Russia; paintings; et al.
Mentions [John] Opie; [George] Colman; [Hannah Godwin]; [James] Marshal [Marshall]; [George] Robinson; John Parry; Foulkes
Incipit: I have heard from you thrice...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 27 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 134-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning an accident Holcroft suffered; Holcroft's translations; Holcroft's picture sales; et al.
Mentions Bourgoing; Fischer; Fanny [Holcroft]; Gillies; [George] Robinson
Incipit: I cannot but suppose the letters I have...
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Mary Robinson to [William Godwin]
Date written: Fri., 30 May 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 810/2 (fasc i)
Fol(s).: 136-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Robinson's financial difficulties
Mentions the Prince of Wales [George IV]
Incipit: I thank you for your very kind letter...
Images
Date written: 1 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(d)
Fol(s).: 1-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the political inorthodoxy of a Reverend Davies
Mentions Sir Francis Burdett
Incipit: I enter without apology...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 3 June [1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a proposal to write a dictionary of German and English; Holcroft's pictures; et al.
Mentions [George] Robinson; Coleman ?George Colman; Foulkes; Fischer
Incipit: This note comes inclosed in a letter...
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Francis Burdett to William Godwin
Date dated: 4 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(b)
Fol(s).: 4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Burdett's inability to assist Godwin's friend
Incipit: I am sorry it will not be...
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John Philpot Curran to [William Godwin]
Date written: 8 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/1
Fol(s).: 5-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [Godwin's] friendship; 'St Leon'; et al.
Mentions ?Lady M[ountcashell], [Margaret Moore] [Margaret Mason]; [?John Philip] Kemble; [John] Fenwick
Incipit: I have just met a friend...
Images
Date written: 11 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 7-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On King's request for a critique of her writing from Godwin
Incipit: Perhaps it was rash in me...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 13 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 9-10
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the sale of Holcroft's pictures; et al.
Mentions [James] Christie; [John] Opie; [?William] Birch; Phillips; [?James] Cox; Burrel
Incipit: Though the atttacks I have lately received...
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G[eorge] Colman to William Godwin
Date written: 19 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(l)
Fol(s).: 11-12
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Turning down a manuscript Godwin has proffered for production at Colman's theatre
Incipit: The Business which presses upon me...
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Thomas Holcroft and Fanny Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 20 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 13-14
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's translations; the playwright Kotzebue; a lengthy postscript by Fanny Holcroft with family news
Mentions Mr Gillies; [John] Opie; Holcroft's wife Louisa [Holcroft] or daughter Louisa [Holcroft]
Incipit: Les Memoires depart this day...
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Anthony Carlisle to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 24 June 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 15
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Enclosing something from Thomas Wedgwood
Incipit: The enclosed is from Tom Wedgwood...
Images
Date written: Sat., Sun., 5, 6 July 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 16-17
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels
Mentions Dr Werner
Incipit: Notwithstanding all the...
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[William Godwin] to James Marshall
Date written: Fri., 11 July 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 18-19
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Fanny and Mary; news of his visit to Ireland
Mentions Fanny [Godwin]; Mary [Shelley]
Incipit: I received your letter this morning...
Images
Date written: 19 July 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 20-2
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travel journal
Mentions [H.R. Arnot]; Mr Sevright
Incipit: I am sorry you shewed...
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[William Godwin] to James Marshall
Date written: 2 Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 23-5
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Godwin's visit to Ireland; seeing Lady Mountcashell, [Margaret] Moore [Margaret Mason], [Henry] Grattan, Hugh Hamilton, Joseph Cooper Walker, [John Philpot] Curran, execution of Jem[?n]y O'Brien
Incipit: I begin another letter...
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[William Godwin] to James Marshall
Date postmarked: 6 Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 26-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning Godwin's visit to Ireland; Fanny [Godwin]
Mentions Mrs Elwes; [John Philpot] Curran; [Henrietta] Grattan; Lady Harriet Butler; Di. Ponsonby; Mrs Robinson; Fanny [Godwin]
Incipit: Mrs.Elwes tells me...
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Lord Lauderdale, James Maitland to William Godwin
Date written: 11 Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(d)
Fol(s).: 28-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Lauderdale is now able to appoint Godwin's nephew to Christ's Hospital
Incipit: I wrote you a Letter some weeks ago...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 15 Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 30-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the sale of Holcroft's paintings; request for books
Mentions Colonel Harwood; Mr Gillies; [?James] Cox; Burrel; Mercier; Volney; [James] Marshall; [?Thomas] Harris or [?John] Harris; William Nicholson; [Muzio] Clementi
Incipit: I again write imagining...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 15 Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/11
Fol(s).: 32-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's intention of calling on Godwin
Incipit: I am just arrived...
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Mary Robinson to William Godwin
Date written: Mon., 24 Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger b. 1
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 1-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On Robinson's opinions of Godwin before and after meeting him; et al.
Mentions James Marshall
Incipit: Why, my dear Philosopher...
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[Mary Robinson] to William Godwin
Date written: 28 Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 34-5
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning their friendship; her discontented spirit
Incipit: I cannot resist the desire which...
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[William Godwin] to James Marshall
Date written: Aug. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/5
Fol(s).: 36-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning the visit to Ireland and Wales; seeing George Ponsonby, Michael Kelly (a judge), [Henry] Grattan et al.; Irish views of the novel 'St Leon'; gifts for Fanny [Godwin] and Mary [Shelley] from their aunts
Mentions [John Philpot] Curran; [Eliza] Bishop; Everina [Wollstonecraft]
Incipit: I see by my memoranda that...
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Thomas Cooper to William Godwin
Date written: 1 Sept. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/1(a) (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 38-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On Americans
Mentions [?Thomas] Harris; [Thomas] Holcroft
Incipit: I trust that long before...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 2 Sept. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 40
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the rejection of one of Holcroft's works; the publication of Holcroft's 'Travels'
Mentions [?John] Harris or [?Thomas] Harris; Mr Gillies; [George] Robinson
Incipit: Harris informs me he...
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Mary Robinson to William Godwin
Date written: 2 Sept. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/7
Fol(s).: 41-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Robinson's reluctance to receive [John Philpot] Curran as a guest
Mentions [John Bellenden] Gawler
Incipit: I was extremely sorry, my...
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Lady Margaret Mountcashell [Margaret Mason] to William Godwin
Date written: 8 Sept. [1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/5
Fol(s).: 43-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On the upbringing of children; et al.
Mentions Charles Lamb
Incipit: I feel very much flattered...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 9 Sept. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 45-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Holcroft's literary works; the authorship of a work on Russia; Godwin's novel 'St Leon' (1799)
Mentions [George] Robinson; [James] Marshall; Colonel and Major Masson
Incipit: I write in answer to yours of the 26th...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: Sun., 14 Sept. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 47-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
An invitation to discuss Godwin's play
Mentions [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan
Incipit: I shall be confined to the...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 21 Sept. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(d)
Fol(s).: 49r & 50v
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On a play Godwin has sent to Kemble
Incipit: I have received your four acts...
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[William Godwin] to [John Philip Kemble]
Date written: n.d.
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(d)
Fol(s).: 49r
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
On an unfinished play
Incipit: When I last saw you, I...
Image
Date written: 10 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 51-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; Arnot's journals; financial situation
Mentions [George] Dyson; Louisa Jones
Incipit: Your letter of the 5th...
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Mary Robinson to William Godwin
Date written: 10 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(a)
Fol(s).: 53-4
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning Robinson's mood
Incipit: The first day that I am permitted to write...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 14 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 55-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's play
Incipit: I have received your Packet...
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M[?artha] Carlisle to William Godwin
Date written: Fri., 17 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 229/1(a) (fasc2)
Fol(s).: 57r
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Turning down Godwin's dinner invitation
(Also includes brief literary notes in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Anthony] Carlisle
Incipit: I am desired by Mr Carlisle...
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Date written: n.d.
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 229/1(a) (fasc2)
Fol(s).: 57v
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Concerning a wish to see the addressee before leaving for the country
Incipit: I have a pressing occasion...
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John Bellenden Gawler to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 21 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 58-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Regarding an invitation from Godwin
Incipit: Your very kind letter was...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 60-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the disposition of some of Holcroft's literary efforts; et al.
Mentions [?John Philip] Kemble; [James] Marshal [Marshall]; Symmonds; Henry Hill; [George] Tuthill
Incipit: I am just returned from Leipsick...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 25 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 62-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
An invitation to call on Kemble
Incipit: Will you be so good...
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Date written: 28 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 5
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 512
Fol(s).: 112
Note: This item's date was identified after foliation, so it is shelfmarked out of sequence. See MS. Abinger c. 5, fol. 112 for the full description.
John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 30 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 64-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's play
Incipit: I shall give your Play...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: Thur., 30 Oct. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 66-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
An invitation to call on Kemble
Incipit: Pray let me see you...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 3 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 68-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Kemble's opinion of Godwin's play; request for the manuscript; et al.
Incipit: All I can say in answer to your...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 8 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 70-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's play
Incipit: I have given the three Acts to the Copyist...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 11 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 72-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's caution over authorship
Incipit: Depend on my observing all...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 15 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 74-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Planning a meeting to discuss Godwin's play 'Antonio'
Incipit: I shall be glad to see you about four...
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[Martin Smart] to William Godwin
Date written: 20 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/6
Fol(s).: 76-7
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Critique of Godwin's 'Political Justice' (1793)
Mentions (on address leaf) William Bird
Incipit: To the author of the Enquiry...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 78-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the sale of Holcroft's play; Godwin's play writing
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]; [?John] Harris or [?Thomas] Harris; [?John Philip] Kemble; [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan; Henry Hill
Incipit: How essentially do you...
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William Green Munford to William Godwin
Date written: 25 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 80-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Request for Godwin to buy some books; the coming American presidential election
Incipit: My regret at being compelled by...
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Date written: 26 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 82-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; journal
Mentions [George] Dyson; Louisa [Jones]
Incipit: In the beginning of October last...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: Thur., 27 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 84-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning copies of Godwin's play; a pseudonym for the author of 'Antonio'
Mentions [John] Tobin
Incipit: An Accident I met...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 28 Nov. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 86-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning money matters; Holcroft's picture dealing; et al.
Mentions [?Thomas] Harris or [?John] Harris; [George] Robinson; [James] Marshal [Marshall]; [?Charles] Macleane [Maclean]
Incipit: I am disappointed in...
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Date written: 30 Nov. [1800]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 88-9
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
On public views about proper female behaviour; Godwin's views about women; et al.
Incipit: Are your ideas really equal...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 2 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 90-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's play 'Antonio'
Incipit: I intend to advertise Antonio...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: Thur., 4 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 92-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
An invitation to call on Kemble
Incipit: I shall be at home all day...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 9 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 94-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning alterations and additions to Godwin's play; the best time to present the play; et al.
Mentions Mr Smith
Incipit: The Alterations and Additions are too...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 11 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 96-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning [John] Tobin's presence at the rehearsals for Godwin's play; et al.
Incipit: Mr. Tobin is regularly called to the...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 14 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 98-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the poor success of Godwin's play
Mentions [Sarah] Siddons
Incipit: I wish with all my soul we had...
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Date written: 19 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 100-1
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Farewell letter
Incipit: I am going into the Country - I would have call'd to...
Note: Possibly from Charlotte Smith
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Date written: 26 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 102-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; strangers ordered to depart from Vienna
Incipit: This is the third time I...
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Thomas Holcroft to William Godwin
Date written: 26 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 104-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning money matters; public critique of Godwin's play; et al.
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]; John Philip Kemble; Mr Schuchmacher; Robert Garbutt; Mr Thomson; [?Charles] Macleane [Maclean]
Incipit: I yesterday received a bill for...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 27 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 106-7
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the performance of Godwin's play ['Antonio' (1800)]
Incipit: Several times within the last fortnight...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 29 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 108-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's disappointment
(Also includes notes (the family tree of Mahomet [Mohammad]) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I have just rec[eive]d y[ou]rs..
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William Godwin to [?Thomas] Wedgwood
Date written: 30 Dec. 1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 110
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the repayment of loans
Incipit: I am sorry you found anything obscure...
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Date written: Tue., 14 Jan. ?1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 111
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Turning down Godwin's invitation to dine; Fell's treatment of Godwin's friend Coleridge
(Also includes notes (including an address) in William Godwin's hand)
Mentions [Samuel Taylor] Coleridge
Incipit: I should with great...
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Date written: Wed., 15 Jan. ?1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 112
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Accepting an invitation from Godwin; on Godwin's response to Fell's censure regarding the way Godwin has treated him.
Incipit: I accept your invitation...
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[Hannah Godwin] to [William Godwin]
Date written: Fri., 15 Aug. ?1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 508
Fol(s).: 113
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning her feelings towards [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: I suppose from what Cooper...
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Date dated: 10 Dec. ?1800
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 114-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Fell's return from Whitby
Incipit: I have the pleasure to...
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William Vincent to [William Godwin]
Date written: Sun., [1800-3]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 116
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning enquiries about Chaucer
Mentions Mr Horsefall
Incipit: There was no discovery of...
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Maria Elizabeth Robinson to [William Godwin]
Date written: c. 1800-1
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 117
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Seeking the return of letters from Maria's mother, [Mary Robinson] for a biography
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: Though I am not guilty...
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Date written: 1 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 516/1
Fol(s).: 118-19
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning family news
Mentions Joseph [Godwin]; Mary [Wollstonecraft]; Hannah [Godwin]; Hague
Incipit: I do purpose in a few weeks to...
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Date written: 4 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 120-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; strangers being ordered to depart from Vienna; Arnot's health
Mentions [George] Dyson; Louisa [Jones]
Incipit: Before I answer your letter of the...
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Maria Elizabeth Robinson to [William Godwin]
Date written: Thur., 8 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(e)
Fol(s).: 122
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On [Mary Robinson's] opinion of Godwin
(Also includes notes (a list) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: May I hope, that you will accept...
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Date written: 9 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 123r & 124v
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Requesting ten pounds of a debt owed by Godwin
Mentions [John] Phillips
Incipit: I shall be obliged to you...
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[William Godwin] to [M. Chandler]
Date written: 20 Jan. [1801]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 123v-124r
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Concerning a loan
Mentions [James] Marshal [Marshall]
Incipit: You very liberally lent me a...
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William Godwin to Martin Smart
Date written: 12 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 125-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On learning his correspondent was a serjeant of militia; character of Brightwel in 'Caleb Williams'; the recipient's criticisms of 'Political Justice'
Also includes editor's note in hand of ?Mary Shelley
Incipit: I know not whether I...
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J[oseph] Ritson to William Godwin
Date written: 16 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(c)
Fol(s).: 127r & 128v
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the repayment of a loan
Incipit: I wish you could make it convenient...
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[William Godwin] to [J[oseph] Ritson]
Date written: n.d.
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(c)
Fol(s).: 127v-128r
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Concerning the repayment of a loan
Incipit: The note I have just received...
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Date written: Sat., 17 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(c)
Fol(s).: 129-30
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
On Godwin's opinions of Fell's latest manuscript; the French Revolution; George II; on Fell's capture by a French privateer; on Fell's attempts to find a publisher et al.
Incipit: I am inconceivably...
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Charles Kemble to [William Godwin]
Date written: Wed., 21 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/1(d)
Fol(s).: 131
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning ?theatre tickets
Incipit: I am very happy that...
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John Phillips to William Godwin
Date written: 24 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 132-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a loan to Godwin
Mentions Mr [?Thomas] Chandler
Incipit: Mr. Chandler left...
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William Nicholson to William Godwin
Date written: Mon., 26 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 6
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 134
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a legal matter
Mentions Mr Duncan
Incipit: Can you oblige me...
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Date written: 30 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 2)
Fol(s).: 1-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; Arnot has fallen in love; poor health
Incipit: Having told you that I intended to return to England...
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John Philpot Curran to William Godwin
Date written: 30 Jan. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 527(c)
Fol(s).: 3-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the failure of Godwin's play 'Antonio' (1800); Curran's inability to give Godwin money; et al.
Incipit: I had spent the Christmas in a...
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Date postmarked: 9 Feb. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep .b. 214/3
Fol(s).: 5-6
Document type: original, initialled
Contents
Concerning the sale of stocks; family news
Mentions Mr Copland; T. Tomson
Incipit: I'm very uncapable of writing now...
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William Godwin to Martin Smart
Date written: 10 Feb. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 7-8
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning publication of 'Political Justice'; Godwin's biography; opinion of book 'Volneys Ruins'; accuracy of 'Caleb Williams'; et al.
Mentions Mary Wollstonecraft
Incipit: I have to acknowledge...
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Date written: 18 Feb. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 3)
Fol(s).: 9-10
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; Arnot's journals; Arnot's beloved
Incipit: I write merely to inform you that I shall depart from here in two months...
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Date written: 21 Feb. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/7 (fasc 3)
Fol(s).: 11-12
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Arnot's travels; love
Mentions Baroness Vay
Incipit: I have received your letter...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 26 Feb. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 13-14
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Refusing to give an opinion on Godwin's play before it has been accepted for representation
(Also includes note (the word 'Bertula') in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: The Hurry I was in all day...
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[William Godwin] to Thomas Holcroft
Date written: 6 Mar. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 511
Fol(s).: 15-16
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Concerning the disposition of the manuscript of 'Herman & Dorothea'
Mentions the publishers Longman; Rees
Incipit: The last letter I have received from you...
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J[oseph] Ritson to William Godwin
Date written: 7 Mar. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(c)
Fol(s).: 18
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the repayment of a loan; return of books; et al.
Incipit: Though you have not ability to repay...
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[William Godwin] to J[oseph] Ritson
Date written: n.d.
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(c)
Fol(s).: 17-18r
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Concerning the use of Ritson as an executor; the return of books
Incipit: I have long entertained the highest esteem...
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J[oseph] Ritson to William Godwin
Date written: 10 Mar. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(c)
Fol(s).: 19 & 20v
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the repayment of a loan
Incipit: A very slight degree of candour...
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[William Godwin] to J[oseph] Ritson
Date : n.d.
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(c)
Fol(s).: 20
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
Contents
Concerning the repayment of a loan
Mentions [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan
Incipit: I should be sorry to interrupt your...
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Martin Smart to William Godwin
Date written: 16 Mar. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep.b.214/6(a)
Fol(s).: 21-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Smart's engagements
(Also includes lists of crossed-out numbers, (perhaps pages in a 3-volume book) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I obtained rather...
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Lady Margaret Mountcashell [Margaret Mason] to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Apr. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/5
Fol(s).: 23-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On the upbringing of children; et al.
Mentions Charles Lamb; [John Philpot] Curran
Incipit: It is so long since I...
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William Godwin to Thomas Wedgwood
Date written: 7 Apr. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 25-6
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning the failure of 'Antonio' (1800); borrowing and repayment of loans
(Also includes an endorsement, in ?Thomas Wedgwood's hand)
Mentions [George] Robinson; [Richard] Philips [Phillips]
Incipit: In a very kind note I received from you...
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Thomas Wedgwood to William Godwin
Date written: 9 Apr. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 513(a)
Fol(s).: 27
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Wedgwood's inability to assist Godwin
Incipit: It would have given me great pleasure...
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John Lesh[?] to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 25 Apr. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 28-9
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning a query from Godwin relating to Mr. Cavendish's library
Mentions Mr Heydinger; Mr Cavendish
Incipit: I wish it were in my power...
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Date postmarked: 27 Apr. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 30-1
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Requesting a loan of £20 from Godwin secured on an upcoming play and a romance written by King
Incipit: Encouraged by those elevated...
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N.A. FitzGerald to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 5 June 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 32-3
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On FitzGerald's present circumstances; hope that Godwin will be able to procure FitzGerald a job in London as a housekeeper
Mentions [John Philpot] Curran
Incipit: Mr Curran having written...
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Elizabeth Inchbald to William Godwin
Date written: 5 June 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 34-5
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's play 'Antonio' (1800)
Incipit: I thank you for the play of Antonio...
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John Fenwick to William Godwin
Date written: 7 June [1801]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 214/8(f)
Fol(s).: 36
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On a pamphlet about to be published by Godwin ('Reply to Parr')
Mentions [George] Robinson; [James] Mackintosh; [Samuel] Parr
Incipit: I certainly will not make any...
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Lord Lansdowne, William Petty to William Godwin
Date written: 8 June 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 37-8
Document type: original, unsigned
Contents
Arranging an appointment with Godwin
Incipit: Ld. Lansdowne's comp[limen]ts to Mr Godwin...
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John Robinson to William Godwin
Date postmarked: 9 June 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 39-40
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Concerning Godwin's pamphlet; publication matters
(Also includes notes (a list of names) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: You will before this have...
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[-] Schweizer to William Godwin
Date written: 2 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 41-2
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On Schweizer's intention to visit Godwin
Incipit: As you have the habit to see with your philosophical Eye...
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Edward Williams to William Godwin
Date written: 4 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 43-4
Document type: original, signed
Contents
Confirming an appointment with Godwin
Incipit: I am favoured with your note...
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Date postmarked: 7 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 45r & 46v
Document type: original, signed
Contents
On Hill's plans to visit Godwin once returning from a business trip to Bath
Incipit: This Evening I leave Town for Bath...
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Date written: 10 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 45 & 46r
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
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Thank you for receipt of book, Godwin's opinions of the work; et al.
(Also includes literary notes (a short list of book titles) in William Godwin's hand)
Incipit: I thank you for the copy...
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Date written: 8 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 514(a)
Fol(s).: 47-8
Document type: original, signed
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Introducing the bearer, Mr Gibson
Mentions Mr Gibson possibly ? Francis Gibson
Incipit: This will be put into...
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Joseph Godwin to William Godwin
Date written: 11 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(d)
Fol(s).: 49
Document type: original, signed
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On expectations of a letter from Mr. Lea.
Incipit: I own myself very remiss...
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Date postmarked: 20 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 229/9
Fol(s).: 50-1
Document type: original, unsigned
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Request for books from Godwin
Incipit: Mr Turner presents his...
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Martin Smart to William Godwin
Date written: 31 July 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 215/2(c)
Fol(s).: 52-3
Document type: original, signed
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Concerning Godwin's 'Political Justice' and 'Memoirs of the Author of the Vindication of the Rights of Woman'; Smart's memories of Newington Green; et al.
Mentions [John] Hewlett
Incipit: In the hurry and...
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Date written: 11 Aug. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 54r & 55v
Document type: original, signed
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Fragment, concerning Godwin's wish to meet John Horne, author of 'Douglas'
Incipit: you expressed a wish to meet...
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Date written: 15 Sept. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. b. 227/2(a)
Fol(s).: 54v-55r
Document type: fair copy or draft, in the hand of William Godwin
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Enclosing a tragedy he's written; comments on its pacing
Incipit: I inclose you a tragedy...
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Lady Margaret Mountcashell [Margaret Mason] to William Godwin
Date written: 6 Aug. [1801]
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 507/5
Fol(s).: 56-7
Document type: original, signed
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On Godwin's letters; the upbringing of children; travel plans; et al.
Mentions [Mary Shelley]
Incipit: I was sorry to find by...
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Elizabeth Inchbald to William Godwin
Date dated: 8 Sept. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 509
Fol(s).: 58-61
Document type: original, signed
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Concerning a critique in a journal; a theft from Inchbald
Incipit: I have not seen one single number...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 16 Sept. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 62-3
Document type: original, signed
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Concerning the removal of Godwin's name from a play
Incipit: Your direction shall be punctually...
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William Powell to [William Godwin]
Date written: 23 Sept. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/3
Fol(s).: 64r & 65v
Document type: original, signed
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Turning down a play
Incipit: The Proprietors have directed...
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[William Godwin] to ?William Powell
Date written: 25 Sept. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/3
Fol(s).: 64 & 65v
Document type: draft, in the hand of William Godwin
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Concerning possible alterations to a play
Incipit: I am sorry to intrude for a moment...
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John Philip Kemble to William Godwin
Date written: 26 Sept. 1801
Shelfmark: MS. Abinger c. 7
Former shelfmark: Dep. c. 525/2
Fol(s).: 66r & 67v
Document type: original, signed
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Concerning alterations to Godwin's play; offer to present the play
Incipit: When you have made...
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