Catalogue of extremely interesting autograph letters and important historical documents : amongst which will be found, Stuart papers, and documents connected with the history of Scotland, the declaration of James III, addressed to the people of England, A.D. 1743 ... one hundred and forty-two letters (many unpublished) of Dr. Philip Doddridge ... : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Puttick and Simpson ... at their Great Room, 191, Piccadilly, on Friday, February 28th, 1851, at one o'clock most punctually.

  • Puttick and Simpson.
Date:
1851
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Credit: Catalogue of extremely interesting autograph letters and important historical documents : amongst which will be found, Stuart papers, and documents connected with the history of Scotland, the declaration of James III, addressed to the people of England, A.D. 1743 ... one hundred and forty-two letters (many unpublished) of Dr. Philip Doddridge ... : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Puttick and Simpson ... at their Great Room, 191, Piccadilly, on Friday, February 28th, 1851, at one o'clock most punctually. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    CORRESPONDENCE OF, AND RELATING TO THE REV. GEORGE CRABBE. 29 Crabbe (George), divine and poet b. 1754, d. 1832 A.L.s. 3 pages 4to. to the Dean of Lincoln, Grantham, Dec. 31, 1813 He doubtless refers to his own works when he says, “ I observed some books very handsomely bound amongst your collection : it seems a mark of great attention and politeness to the author, for with respect to the works themselves, I cannot perceive that they merited such dis- tinction. He must be the more obliged to you.” 30 Crabbe (George). A.L.s 3 pages 4to. to the Dean of Lincoln, Grantham, Feb. 2, 1814 Amid his own domestic perplexities, his sympathy is extended even to the itinerant players. 11 The poor players, I understand, fret and strut (their fretting we cannot wonder at), to empty boxes. In spite of advertised warmth on the stage, people prefer that at their own firesides. I confess that I am not much interested in the distresses of Hamlets and Harlequins, and yet I have a little sympathy—for theirs also must be a kind of suspense : their Benefits depending upon the weather—upon what other people’s depend it is not easy to say,” etc. 31 Crabbe (George). A.L 3. 3 pages 4to. to the Dean of Lincoln, Grantham, May 21, 1814 “ I must hasten to Trowbridge, where, while this hurrying yet not ill- natured successor of mine is urging me to be speedy in my exit. The patient and good natured minister of that place, who is engaged and much wanted in a new situation, kindly and patiently waits for me, and presses me to do all my business before I release him. It is a happiness when we find one man thus compensating by his virtues for the inconsideration of another.” 32 Crabbe (George). A.L.s. 4 pages 4to. to the Dean of Lincoln, Troivbrulye, July 25, 1814 About his proceedings at his new Ttcctory. 33 Crabbe (George). A.L.s. 3 pages 4to. to a lady, Troivbrulye, Sept. 9, 1815 A familiar and friendly epistle. 34 Crabbe (George). A.L.s. 3 pages 4to. to the Rev. John Crabbe, Troivbriilye, Oct. 3, 1821 “ Here I have lost my character as a priest. There is an undoubted Ghost in the street going to the Turnpike. A man has related to me the knockings, &c., and how eleven people sat up and heard, &c., and “ the parson ” said he did not believe but it was an idle trick and no - spirit at all.’’