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Letter of Richard Polwhele to John Bowyer Nichols

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MS. Eng. c. 8418, fol. 124
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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

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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.

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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