Letter of Richard Polwhele to John Bowyer Nichols
Autograph letter of Richard Polwhele reminding the publisher J.B. Nicholson to send him some books, 28 Jan 1828.
Dates
- Creation: 28 Jan 1828
Extent
1 leaf
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 8418, fol. 124].
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. c. 8418, fol. 124
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 6474
Abstract
Autograph letter of Richard Polwhele to John Bowyer Nichols, 28 Jan 1828.
Biographical / Historical
Richard Polwhele (1760-1838) was a poet, topographer, theologian and literary chronicler. Further details of his life and work can be found in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
John Bowyer Nichols (1779-1863) was a member of the Nichols family, printers and publishers, editors of the Gentleman's Magazine, also known for their books on local history and antiquarian scholarship. Further details can be found in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Christopher Edwards, 19 April 2010.
Creator
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue description of a letter written by Richard Richard Polwhele to J.B. Nichols
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Margaret Czepiel
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition
Repository Details
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