"Quite correct. Ch. Gounod." With printed copy of song, "Welcome To Skye."

Signature reads "Geo. Wm. Martin" and an address accompanies the signature: "The Knight's Club. 103 Strand."

Quote music from an organ Prelude and Fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Notification by Mr. St. Leger of his inability to "correct the proofs" due to an "attack of bronchitis."

Compliments George Thomas Metzler on his "American organs by Mason and Hamlin."

Turns down a commission.

Requests that Mr. Davidson mention in his paper her immense success in two operas in which she is currently performing.

"For May 16th & 23rd."

Remarks on the format of a "circular."

Acknowledges receipt of "the opera of Robin Hood" and mentions Nell [Gwynne], which will "play on Feb. 1 next." Farnie's comic opera Nell Gwynne was produced on February 7, 1884.

Correspondent's address appears as 62, Chaussée d'Antin, Paris, Sunday.

Requests some pictures “to complete an album.”

Gives specific directions for printing a copy of an organ part.

Thanks Mr. Henderson for mentioning a performance in his paper and mentions his daughter's inability to play due to illness.

Correspondent's address appears as 16 Castellain Road, Warrington Crescent, Maida Hill W.

Thanks Mr. Henderson for the "old play bills containing the name of [his] 'ancestor.'"

Invites Mr. Henderson to come and hear " Madame [Edith] Wynnne, Miss [Mary] Davies and I & others" sing in Welsh.

Correspondent's address appears as 5 Montpelier Square, S.W.

Makes note of the "numbers of pages" he is forwarding: "28, 29 & 35 of 'Joseph.'"

Accompanies portrait.

Accompanies portrait.

Wants to set Henderson's march to music.

Requests an estimate for a friend "for printing a weekly paper."

Agrees to allow "the use of the tune 'Peterborough.'" With accompanying envelope.

Sends New Year's greetings. On printed visiting card "Marie Krebs, Kammervirtuose to His Majesty The King of Saxony" with the address 91 Wimpole Street.

Asks if Mr. Henderson would contribute an "article on Henry Russell" to the appendix of Sir George Grove's dictionary of which the writer is editor. With accompanying envelope.

Signature uncertain, possibly Varres.

Draws Mr. Davison's attention to "a mistake in the Bill" and mentions his wife, Euphrosyne Rosa.

Expresses her regret at being unable to say goodbye but hopes to see her in Liverpool.

"The enclosed scraps may find a corner in your wee Book of great men. I wish I could be one."

Notifies Mr. Ransford that he is sending him something relating to his "most successful concert."

First line: Crowned, Honoured, Royally, Imperially, Syren, Thou, Idol, Northern, musE.

On printed letterhead of "The Organists Quarterly Journal of Original Compositions. Memorandum from The Editor, Dr. Spark." Requests that corrections be made on the proof of his anthem which he is returning and requests "25 copies printed... on good, thick paper."

Unclear if inscription is signed by or addressed to C.J. Abud. On memorandum card from Joseph Hurst, Box Office, Royal Lyceum Theatre.

Introduces his son, William Harry Seligmann and notifies Mr. Henderson that his son will hand him "Mrs. Johnson's Song" which he "wrote down after her singing." Thanks Mr. Henderson for the songs he sent him.

"I am so pleased you are able to do 'Victoria' for me." Goes into detail about the publishing of "Victoria" (an ode for the Queen's jubilee) and mentions his hopes of getting Sim Reeves to sing it.

Wants to change the name of his recent piece to "Crotchets."

Requests renewal of subscription to "The Musical World."

Notifies recipient that he has called on him "several times in Percy Street" but has not found him at home and invites him and their friend Jarrett to dinner.

Requests that £80 be given to Herr Franz Neruda.

Requests that the recipient send over painters and stainers as soon as possible.

Asks Mr. Davison to join him and Mr. Mario (probably Giovanni Matteo Mario) for dinner on the following Monday.

Thanks Mr. Stewart for "the second poem which will, with some trifling alterations, suit [his] purpose well." Encloses "...tickets for a concert tomorrow night at which [their] 'Sunbeam' will be given."

Tells Mr. Stewart that he will be happy to play for "the engagement" but his orchestra might not be available.

Informs Mr. Stewart that he will be pleased to read his libretti but that he is very particular about what pieces he accepts. Also mentions that he will probably not have time to write “another cantata” for a while.

The writer "has quite relinquished the idea of producing Opera Bouffe and is unable to accept his kind offer."

Informs Mr. Barnett of his intention to stop "the run of Out on the Loose" due to the "gross immorality implied in the title" and its questionable nature in general. Dated Wednesday.

Mentions Madame Celeste (Céline Celeste), an actress and, in the post script, refutes the implications he has been reading about "a feminine hand" in relation to "the new comedy."

Requests "pulls" of proofs. With accompanying envelope.

First two pages only.

First line, "Upon the snow clad earth without."

Notes in pencil and ink probably Sullivan's.

For publication by The London Music Publishing Company (limited), 54 Great Marlborough Street.

Informs recipient that he will be able to "do two songs and a trio for soprano, alto and tenor" where before he was unable to contribute to the recipient's magazine.

Informs Mr. Henderson that he is sending him "the last page of MS of the Anthem" and requests "a proof of the last Chorus immediately as it is of the utmost importance that copies of complete work should be ready for Mr. Murray's second rehearsal next Monday."

Urges the recipients to "go on as rapidly as you can with Mad[am] Patey's Book."

Acknowledges receipt of opera score. Addressee might possibly be a Mr. Gnock or Mr. Enoch.

Mentions Madame Grisi ( Giulia Grisi) and Miss Cruvelli ( Sophie Cruvelli). Madame Grisi is decidedly in the family way and cannot go to Russia. Miss Cruvelli might be urged not to take on other engagements.

Contains the conditions for an engagement of Madame Malibran "at either the Theatre Royal Drury Lane or Theatre Royal Covent Garden, for the month of June, to perform three times per week, for the sum £1000 sterling."

Explains why she is unable to sing tonight and invites Mr. Bunn to come and see the evidence, her illness.

Hesitates to "Play the part of Count Belino” as "the music is exceedingly weak, and after the I am not capable of singing baby's music; however, I don't say positively no."

Invites him to dinner.

Recipient is probably Emile S. Enoch, founder of Enoch and Sons, London firm of music publishers. Regrets that she did not inform Mr. Deissell(?) "before that I cannot come to Berlin."

Proof of Hymn 319 to hand.

"I have had occasion to look up Paradiso for another purpose, and so have written him for the Dictionary."

Contains information about the writer's plans to leave "D.P.," leaving behind for the time his music and papers. Plans to go to Cork to "liquidate [my] obligations." Instructs Mr. Guernsey not to mention having heard from him.

Requests "the full orchestra for 'Syringa' and 'Leaves and Flowers'" and piano copies of the music for the instruments listed.

Turns down a cantata of Mr. Stewart's since he had already accepted twelve months earlier a piece by Mr. Oxenford.

Since a cantata is mentioned in a similar context to that in item 115b the addressee of this letter may be Humphrey John Stewart.

Scored for voice and orchestra. The operetta is unnamed here; however, the text underlay on the recto reads "who revolt at whilst They'd none of 'em be missed," whereas that on the verso reads "(are enough to fill a barge) Whose swift decapitation would here," the former text which relates to the song "As some day it may happen," sung by Ko-Ko and chorus.

Requests that "my M.S. copy of No.8 of the " be sent.

Sending piano edition of .

Scored for voice and orchestra. The operetta is unnamed here; however, the text underlay on the recto reads "As a victim must be," whereas that on the verso reads "found If you'll only look around," the former text which relates to the song "As some day it may happen," sung by Ko-Ko and chorus.

Expresses uneasiness about printers not having waited for a corrected proof and so printing “ 'my' instead of 'thy' throne in alluding to The Heavenly Throne."

Asks for a "Sonata by Rubinstein" (i.e. Anton Rubinstein).

Additional writing upper left hand corner "Sent 1/9/83 4 Aug 18/83."

Discusses the "' ' publication" and a mistake in the proofs. Also includes handwritten musical quotation.

Contains detailed remarks about the printing of a book of songs.

Correspondent's address appears as 71 Warwick Road, Earls Court, S.W.

Unable to read signature. "Please let the Bearer have 20 full vocal scores of the 'Beggar Student' for immediate rehearsal."

Encloses proofs. Conjectured year based on watermark.

Glad to hear the recipient gets on a little better at the Olympic. Dated simply "Wednesday."

Text underlay includes "for Those loved ones far away" and "For us both to marry you since we're widows." Possibly a signature at bottom of manuscript, Virginia----.

Informs recipient that he needs a full score by Saturday noon, actually Friday would be better. Lists instruments.

Correspondent's address appears as 6 Chandos Street, Cavendish Square, W.

Informs Henderson and Rait of having received "the accompanying from Miss Havergal," probably item 12c.

Mr. Havergal writes that the addressee is “preparing an edition of Archbp. Parker's Psalter for the Parker Society” and he wants some information in relation to it-- “to the effect that the Archbp. with- drew his Psalter in favour of the Old Version of Sternhold & Co.” Also mentions the “Mus. Antiquarian Soc.”

Asks for copies of a "Waltz."

Will finish the overture "this evening." Dated "Monday."

Presents Mr. Davison "with the full Score of my `Naaman' which I hope you will keep as a souvenir of the 7th September 1864."

Mr. Henderson notes that he was a "Scottish Vocalist."

Mentions "applications for the appointment of Librarian to the Queen" and "North's 'Memoirs of Musick'" edited by the recipient in 1846. Also "I have only got memoranda of services by Marbeck, Parsons, Purcell and Croft, Morley & Royce-- can you tell me of any other early services or whether any other special music was used before the Reformation" at royal funerals.

Requests that Mr. Enoch return “the M.S. of that little gavotte by a pupil of mine... and think no more about the publication of it until” he contacts him.

"I am progressing but the difficulty ahead will be to bring in the illustrations appropriately."

Requests a box for the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden.

Asks Dr. Rimbault to take his son as a pupil.

Would like some Drawing Room pieces arranged by Dr. Giroflé as well as the last number of Musical Monthly. He saw the new "Acte d'Orphée" in Paris. The new opera by Offenbach will be given here in November.

"I send proof of 'In Silence.'"

Asks recipient to "make an account in t[h]e next Musical World-- Mlle. Baurmeister will sing in the Liverpool Phil[h]armonic for the first time our ballad the 23rd inst..." The recipient, while not named, was probably James William Davison.

Requests that copies of a song "A Mother's Love which Chappell & Co. has just published be sent to two different addresses.

"Military band parts" will be ready soon. Requests piano parts.

"Do I understand that Lecocq(?) has written a new song for Paquita, or is the song in question merely transferred from Giroflé's part?"

Informs Mr. Enoch that he has "already made arrange- ments for the publication of [his] new piece."

Mentions "a few Addisonian and Newtonian 'nooks and corners'" and "my father's MSS."

Gives news of the first volume of the "Purcell Society" which Mr. Cummings hopes will rescue the "great Master's labours... from oblivion." Gives the attendance at the meeting-- "Hopkins, Marshall, Bennett, Littelor." Mentions "the Purcell portrait in the Royal Society's Rooms." Contains a list of "notices of Leveridge's singing of Purcell" which Mr. Cummings has found.

"You can announce my singing 'Si vous n'avez rien a me dire' at Kuhe's last recital Nov. 12th."

Notice of Edward Francis Rimbault's death. Writer is his brother.

Removed from periodical, possibly . Cite "A New Comedy call'd The Confederacy, with several entertainments of Dancing by the famous Monsieur Desbarques and others." A later note reads "From the original Play-bill in the possession of John Nixon, Esq."

Mentions "Operetta Fritz Frankz."

Thanks Mr. Saunders for a payment.

Asks if Mr. Henderson has "looked at my M.S. of the 'Vivandier.'" Also, "I leave you a copy of Madam Schuman's song which made a great hit on Saturday at St. George's Hall."

"Please send me The Musical World of last Saturday with the 'Simbah D Argent'(?) notice in it."

Mentions the Beethoven Society.

"Please admit four this evening." Countersigned by Alfred Nimmo, 1857.

Informs Mr. Stewart that he "can not get on with the M.S. of the 'Inchcape Bell'" because of the poor quality of the copy.

Encloses "the proof of the music" and comments on the mistakes "caused by the compositor misreading the clumsy MS. furnished by the Ballad-Society's copyist" and details corrections to be made which include "a pun on Anthony Ashley Cooper, first Earl of Shaftesbury by a political opponent."

Speaks of an engagement at Covent Garden.

Details an addition to a list of contents-- "it comes between... 'the Enchanter Montesinios(?)--- and the Chorus-- Now through air they swiftly fly'-- 2nd act."

Informs Dr. Rimbault that he has sent him a just finished book on "Harmony." Mentions a Mr. Macfarren.

Embossed stationary-- "Royal Globe Theatre, Lessee & Manager, Mr. Charles H. Hawtrey." "Comedy" stamped over "Royal Globe." Letter details changes to be made in the printing of a song.

Printed sheets, probably removed from periodicals.

Recto: , sung by Damon beginning "Consider fond Shepherd how fleeting the pleasure that flatters our hope in pursuit of the fair."

Verso: The conclusion of a song, with text underlay beginning "Bow, her Silken Hair, the Silver Strings, that sure and swift, Swift, swift destruction brings to all."

Copy of printed sheet removed from periodical. First line: Not Chloris that I just-er am, Or better than the rest.

Asks Mr. Nimmo if he can grant his sons "an order for any of the entertainments" with which Mr. Nimmo is connected.

Informs Mr. Chappell that he will receive "the M.S. of the 2nd Book of Scotch Melodies as ordered by Mr. Danskin and also the additional String parts to Book I."

Asks Mr. Davison to inform the porter at Mr. Davison's club about his lost umbrella. Noted in upper left corner--- "12/11/73 not at club?"

Noted in pencil-- "The Cedars, Westgate-on-Sea."

"You must get them from A. Chappell. I have no parts."

P.S. Jarrett, H. Autograph note signed. To [Samuel Arthur(?)] Chappell.

"Can you send us the orchestra parts of Santley's air in Faust?"

Requests tickets for "Mr. Hallé's recital" and "for the next two recitals."

Requests "70 chorus parts of the 2nd and 3rd Act of the 'Beggar Student'" be sent as soon as possible.

Recipient is possibly the composer Edward Sydney Smith. Requests a second proof and the first be sent, because of grave mistakes, to "Madeira Villa, Russell Terrace, Leamington, Warwickshire."

Printed sheet, probably removed from periodical. First line of song: "A Nympth there lives whom many a Swain."

Printed sheet, probably removed from periodical. First line of song: "My lodging is on the cold Ground And very hard is my Fare."

"You were quite right in putting Mme. [Jenny Lind] Goldschmidt's name in the Programme but not to advertize it." Requests that tickets and a program be sent to Mrs. Freake, Cromwell House.

"My friend Dr. Lendon who is the bearer of this, has kindly consented to sign the copies for me."

Invites Mr. Davison to dinner with the possibility of the company of Mr. [Julius (?)] Benedict, Mr. [William Sterndale (?)] Bennett, and Mr. Joachim. Mentions his wife, Jenny Lind.

"I send 'O Ruddier than the cherry" for the last song."

Requests a box or "three good stalls for Thursday July the 10th at the Comédie Française."

Mr. Henderson notes, "Pond of New York."

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical. First line of song: "O wouldst thou know what Sacred Charms this destin'd Heart of mine Alarms."

"Set to musick by Mr. Oswald." Possibly James Oswald, 1711-1769, Scottish composer and music publisher.

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical. First line of song: "Save Women & Wine, there is nothing in Life, that can Bribe honest Souls to endure it."

"Please to give the bearer a copy of Adam's Cantique de Noel with English words by me (Christmas Carol)."

"I think the enclosed list is quite right in every particular."

Notifies Messr. Duncan Davison that while the writer has received extra July 5 and August 2 copies of The Musical World he has not received the July 26 copy which he previously asked for.

Notifies the publisher of a mistake in "the song 'What is the good of a name' from 'Uncle Samuel.'"

Requests another proof.

Accepts an engagement and names what he will play.

Returns proofs for corrections.

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical. Possibly set to music by William Russell, 1777-1813, English organist and composer.

First line of song: Can love be controuled by advice, can Madness and Reason agree.

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical. First line of song: "Of all the Characters in Town, among the Beaus and Wits, you'll find in Prancing up and down, the Courtiers or the Cits, A Macaroni..."

Asks Mr. Guernsey to inform him if he wants the preludes and in what key. Mentions Mr. [George Thomas(?)] Metzler of Great Marlboro Street.

Requests that addressee "Have the corrections made in the song 'Truth Will Prevail.'"

Informs Mr. Guernsey that she has not yet received "A May Song" or "the last 'cadence' of Mr. Benedict."

Mentions conducting at the R.A.M. and a Mr. Miller Craig.

"I return the proofs of 'Pour forth the Wine.'"

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical.

First line of song: "As frisky Sue Welfleet was sat in her stall, Surrounded with Fish and the Devil and all, A Monsieur Jean."

In pencil on attached sheet, "1752."

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical. Labeled "German Flute or Guitar"

First line of song: "Ma chere Amie, my char-ming Fair, whose smiles can ba-nish ev'--ry Care."

Informs Mr. Davison that she has "put down the 'Carnaval' for Austin's Concert at S. James's Hall Nov. 12" and thanks him for mentioning her "in recent numbers of the 'M. World.'"

Requests "a copy of 'Sabre Dímora(?)' (Faust) Italian."

Informs addressee that she will be happy to try out "'the duet' with Miss Armitage" if she will come to her house.

Asks addressee "to give Mr. Koiter a ticket for Friday's Recital."

Asks when the addressee expects to have his new song "Across the Stream" ready.

Printed sheets, possibly removed from periodical. "Set by Mr. Howard" (i.e. Samuel Howard)

First line of song: Ye Chearfull Virgins have you seen, my fair Myrtilla pass the Green.

Printed sheets, possibly removed from periodical.

First line of song: Go Rose my Chloe's Bosom Grace.

Probably by Maurice Green, 1696-1755, English composer and organist. "Printed by S. Phillips in Bedford Court."

Thanks Mr. Barnett for what he has done and for his friendship. In a post script he speaks of a balance of a bill and a play. Mr. Henderson notes, "We expect to arrive in New York with 10.' A most interesting letter from G.A. Macfarren and his wife shortly after their marriage." (Macfarren includes his wife Thalia in signing the letter).

Addressed "Cher Monsieur." On behalf of Madame Patti De Munck encloses payment for a subscription and notifies him of a change in the numbering of his street address.

Informs Mr. Enoch that he will furnish him with the two manuscripts he owes him in two weeks.

Needs music for "Puff of Smoke"-- first performance, "Wednesday night at Canterbury."

Mentions successful printing of his "New Ballad" and the printer Stanley Lucas Weber & Co.

Wants a series of duets to be printed quickly before going abroad.

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical. "Sung by Mr. Corry. The Musick by Mr. Michael Arne."

First line of song: Young Molly who lives at [th]e Foot of the Hill.

Printed sheet "Music by Mr. Frank." p. 1-2 only, and only the text "by Vulcan" is present.

First line: "Chear up my Lads, and let us see."

In response to a notice in the Musical World which names Cristofori as the inventor of the pianoforte, Mr. Oberthür provides detailed information about the person he believes invented the instrument, Christoph Gottlieb Schroeter.

Addressed "Dear Sirs." Gives detailed instructions "as to [corrections of] 'Eminent Living Musicians' No. 3"

Mr. Henderson notes--"The above is a facsimile letter to the students of the R.A.M."

While the handwriting in this facsimile does not immediatly match that of item 68, it does resemble that of item 94g in Volume 1.

"Dr. Monk begs to enclose the letter which-- being addressed to the 'Organist of York Minster' was opened at York."

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical.

First line of song: My lodging is on the cold Ground And very hard is my Fare.

Printed sheet, possibly removed from periodical.

First line of song: Dear Collin prevent my warm Blushes, since how can I speak without Pain.

Requests that Mr. Henderson write one of his "pleasant articles." Post Script-- "No one can do it so well-- as no one is more patriotic-- not even Burns or Watty(?) Scott." Mr. Henderson's note-- "J.W. Davison [husband of Arabella Goddard] Musical Critic of the Times, Musical World, etc., etc.,-- Mr. Davison was a son of Mrs. Davison the actress--[1813-1885]."

Printed sheet, possibly removed from a periodical.

First line of song: Must then a faithful Lover go, scorn'd & banish'd, banish'd like a Foe.

Details corrections to be made on copies for printing. Includes clipping removed from periodical on Mr. Pittman after his death including an obituary. He was associated with "Italian Opera establishments."

Includes address, 35 Southampton Street, Strand.

Accompanied by Mr. Henderson's signed note: "Mr. Planquette wrote the above address for me on Saturday, 28th October, 1882 that I might send him the first copies of 'Rip Van Winkle' which opera was first issued November 1st."

Requests that Mr. Saunders tell Messrs. Piatti(?) and Zerbini to play a quartette of Mozart with her.

"Please receive 8 shillings in stamps your acct. mislaid."

A proposal that "an address of Condolence" be sent "to the Queen on her recent bereavement... by this Council on behalf of the Musical Society of London." Mr. Salaman signs as Honorary Secretary. Embossed in left corner-- "The Musical Society of London. Established in 1858."

Watermark: 1872.

Mentions his recital at Hanover Square Rooms on December 10 and informs Mr. Rimbault that he has "alluded to" him in his "Programme, as my authority for the 'Cappriccio' by Handel." Informs Mr. Rimbault that he had made his program in a way suggested by Mr. Davison and that he intends to play "as specimen of our English school-- some works by Sterndale Bennett & Arthur Sullivan-- 'The Day Dreams' of the last nam'd---."

Asks if Dr. Rimbault has any information on or works of " Lützmayer, the man who laid claim to a large share in Mozart's Requiem."

Acknowledges with thanks the receipt of copies of music which he will give to his advanced students. With envelope.

Mentions Madame Sainton's "'new song.'"

With address 48 Conduit Street, Regent Street.

Song by Edwin Ransford.

Asks the addressee if he can make available tickets so that Elsa Levÿson can become acquainted with the London musical scene and report for the Allgemeine Deutsche Musikzeitung.

Autograph hymn by Joseph Robinson. Accompanies item 90c.

Accompanies item 90a. "Please take the enclosed (Bethlehem) as one of the tunes for the Christmas Hymn, 'While Shepherds Watch' instead of 'York.'" Mr. Henderson's note-- "The Rev. J. Robinson, Editor of a Hymn Book."

With address of 14 Connaught Square, Hyde Park.

Requests works by Weber, Mozart, Bach and Renaud de Vilbac.

With facsimile of portrait.

"I like the song 'Spring' extremely & when I have a chance to sing it I will let you know at once."

Asks for the "orchestral parts of Delbruck's last 'Valse'" and would "like to see a proof of Piano Forte part of my Selection from Mikado before printing."

Addressed "Dear Sir." "I hope Tosti will make a good song of 'Mother,' tho' I don't think it much in his line." Asks recipient to send him one of Tosti's manuscripts before it goes to press because Tosti, "being a foreigner.. has not an accurate idea of the value of words in relation to one another."

Requests that "Love of my heart" be printed in D.

Dr. Wylde has engaged her for the Philharmonic for May 14 & 18.

Informs Mr. Davison that "Mr. Maurice Strakosh has... settled to be the manager of the Italian Opera in Paris," that "the season will open on the 2nd of October next," and that he (Vianesi) will be "Musical Director and Conductor." Also asks if Mr. Davison will announce his "engagement" on Mr. Davison's newspaper, .

Informs Mr. Chappell that she had lost "the proof in D of No. 2."

Asks Mr. Saunders for the tickets he promised for "Mad. Schumann's recital."

Asks Mr. Henderson if he still has "those 'Lyall' blocks which were used for the old Musical World" and that if he does Mr. Henderson "might make a very nice memento of Jemmy the Departed by taking some impressions from the complete set upon good paper and issuing them to his admirers." Also asks, "Has that Shakspeare been printed yet?"

Printed poem, likely removed from a periodical.

First line: Nine times a day on the organ; ever the same old wheeze.

Poem by William Joseph Westbrook.

First line: Fifty long years have shed Fame on Victoria's head.

Mentions "Sullivan's opera."

He would like to introduce his "'Owls and Mice' melody" in "the New Burlesque" with Mr. Bath's acquiescence.

Letter is on a "memorandum" sheet. Mr. Henderson's note-- "Editor of Musical Biography, etc., etc." "You are quite right: Mr. Channing was my sister Mary's husband, Mr. Robertson, of whom I speak, being married to the other, Jane."

Printed in right corner, "Established 1790. J. Muir Wood & Co." Refers to a Mr. Macfarren.

Talks about his Scottish tour and his hopes of getting Langham Hall, Portland Street.

Asks Mr. Bath to mail him "the music and libretto of 'Song of Sixpence.'"

Asks Mr. Bath to send him "Corney Grain's latest song" which was "advertised in the 'Telegraph.'" Informs Mr. Bath that he is "giving musical sketches in conjunction with my other Entertainment on Pier Pavilion every night this week and introducing amongst others these songs--'Old Couple's Polka,' 'Jarge's Jubilee,' 'Three Mays,' 'Cautious Lover,' 'Sneezing Serenade.; I shall be for the next fortnight at the Town Hall Southport-- musical sketches, etc."

Informs the recipient that he is enclosing the titles of songs and dates he will be singing them. Also requests copies of "an Irish song by Martin called 'Blatherskate,'" and "'Tommy Atkins,' 'Nut Shell Novels,' 'Society Smith,' 'The Great Gay Kiss.'"

Correspondent's name largely illegible. Asks Mr. Bath to send him a copy of Corney Grain's "new song 'The Chorister and the Polka' from his sketch 'My Aunt's in Town.'"

Asks Mr. Henderson if he has "a Book of the lives of Actors, etc. Lewis More wants to see one as I have asked him to write a notice of your 'Playbills.'"

Thanks Mr. Henderson for his gift of "old play bills."

"This is the 6th of March 1852 and in one hour and quarter I shall be conducting the first representation of the Sicilian Bride."

"I explained to Mr. Davison yesterday the great importance I attached to being able to announce your name at my benefit Concert at the Crystal Palace on the 19th of next May."

Compliments Mrs. Davison on her performance of Schubert's Sonata.

"I have a Sonata in hand for my fair patroness, to whom I wish to dedicate it."

"I am in correspondence with Mr. Ginsburg about his History of Hebrew music which he is now willing to complete." Asks for Mr. Chappell's help in finding some lost proofs and suggests that Mr. Alexander Stewart "is the most likely to know" of them.

Printed in right corner: "Old Hotel, Austin Taylor, Manager."

Handwritten cast list.

Addressed to "Sir." "I presume most respectfully to repeat my annual solicitation accompanied by our grateful acknowledgements, and the anxious hope that you May be induced to honour us by your patronage and the flattering distinction of your presence at the Theatre on the evening of the Benefit." Enclosed a playbill (probably the playbill for the Theatre-Royal, Edinburgh, June 8, 1829 that is now Mus 12:33).

Illustration entitled "Mr. John Mitchell Speaking in the Theatre at Cork on the Tipperary Election."

Composed for Henry E. Dibdin, Esq.; published by Paterson & Sons, 27 George St., Edinburgh. Publisher's note "This Praeludium has never been published before."

Facsimile entitled . Handwritten list of signatures.

"My Benefit takes place on Tuesday the 20th currt. I trust the Entertainment selected will meet your approbation and most respectfully solicit your patronage and support."

"A very so so until Second Account over by a 1/4 before 12 O'Clock. Money taken at Galy. K.S. Check Mr. Keating. Hatch Mr. Leicester."

On verso of a playbill for Covent Garden.

Contains many facsimiles of the handwriting of Sir Walter Scott and a few of those of his contemporaries.

"I have not yet had an opportunity of learning on what ground the H. of C. demands a larger percentage to be deposited than that which satisfies the H. of Lords."

Mentions the songs he plans on doing in Dundee. Mr. Henderson's note--“Wilson was one of the few in the secret of the authorship of `Waverley'”.

Stamped on front of letter near address: "Park - Terrace." "I saw yesterday a volume of the narrative at Mr. Murray's but have not yet received the books nor any parcel from St. Andrew's Square."

Discusses business matters.

Acknowledges the receipt of 980 "for [James] Beattie's Life."

"If you could send the order for English Law Books our way it would be a great favor." Through a Mr. Hunter, "brother of my late partner," he could enable the Faculty Library to buy lawbooks at a cheaper rate.

Mr. Thomson was supposed to provide violin and violoncello accompaniments to with which performance Mr. Wright was involved. Also, Mr. Thomson is delighted that Mr. Wright is "going to put the Duke on the Terrace about to be formed on Sir Walter [Scott's] account, in Prince's St. garden." With envelope.

"Some letter Paper with rather narrower black borders."

[To?] Charles Barrington, Esq.

Printed names on verso: "A. H. Layard, Esq" and "E[dmund?] Hammond."

She arrived in Edinburgh from England in 1789. A complaint was brought against her for "Indecencies practised by her admirers close to the windows of her bedroom." William Creech, the magistrate at the time "pronounced what was considered, under all the circumstances of the case, a very harsh sentence against her" which stirred some controversy and "was immediately advocated to the Supreme Court-- The Honb. Henry Erskine was her Councel." Also, "during the dependence of this suit, Burns, the poet, wrote an inimitable letter to the present Mr. Peter Hill, inquiring the fate of the cause of his namesake." Burns, William Nicol, and Allen Masterton after Miss Burns' death in 1791 made a wager as to which of them could write the best epitaph. Nicol won-- "the epitath W 2:9a. was inimitably clever; but it is also quite (cont.) unfit for publication” and Miss Burns' stone bears only “her name and the date of her death."

There is a Burns poem entitled "Lines Written Under the Picture of the Celebrated Miss Burns."

Written on the blank pages of a printed circular, Edinburgh, April 27, 1836.

"I believe Halliwell-Philips and [R.B.] Wheler the S-on-A historian are not altogether agreed with regard to the foundations so have thought it might perhaps be best not to touch that matter."

Letterhead of "The Amalgamated Trusts of Shakespeare's Birthplace, Museum and New Place. Secretary and Librarian to the Trustees--Richard Savage."

"Have you anything by you suited for my Christmas No. which will appear on Saturday, December 17th."

Thanks for a book from Dr. Rimbault. Letter head of "House of Lords."

Requests his "Book of old dance music."

Wonders how he can be chosen an F.S.A. Refers to his sound, laborious work, .

"Do you want the article for July? In which case, how many days can you give me? I can make a good article."

"Mr. Herbert is a friend of a great friend of mine -- If you can help him you will much oblige me. I hear he is suddenly called on to take Sims Reeves' place tonight at Exeter Hall."

"The last sheet of is now at press... will all be at press this evening...we shall receive with great thankfulness."

Additional name: Mr. Jeffries?, 38 York Place.

Informs Mr. Watt that he will be happy to meet Dr. Allen on Tuesday at four.

"I have borrowed my picture of 'Cave Cavern' for the Dublin Academy."

Asks Mr. Gordon if he can lay his hands on a letter he sent to him "about the possibility of a poor man's Italy in coloured wood cut." Then, in post script, changes his mind: "don't trouble to look if not under your hand. I can say in ten words what was in it."

Describes his complaints about the "subscription to the M.A. Society." The "two last publications, for the year 1845, were never sent to me and I had an idea that nothing had come out, after the ayres edited by Mr. Warren--pray...mention this to Mr. Chappell."

"Please throw off 100 (one hundred) & send them up to the college. Charge to me."

"Please receive enclosed cheque as a donation from Mr. Murray towards the Gen. Ben. Instit."

Repeats a request made earlier for a "copy of the 'mournefull song' on the death of Fulke Greville, Lord Brooke from Peerson's 'Mottects' (1630)." Both Mr. Hazlitt and Mr. Chappell suggested his name.

Informs Mr. Cochrane that he is sending him the latter part of "a small religious work" of his which Mr. Cochrane has "in the press." Informs him, as well that he has drawn on Mr. Cochrane for £25 at the British Linen Company's Bank. Sends regards to "Cunningham Christie and all our mutual friends."

"Let me commit myself to your tender mercies at the 'Lyceum' tomorrow night for ."

Asks for copies of "books specified."

Goes to hear [Hugh Reginald] Haweis.

"Please send me a Revise of the enclosed corrected proof."

Written on letter head of Privy Seal Office.

"The previous 4 pages will be received from Mr. Bird."

"I don't know if there is anything in this. I have told the gentleman that he can write to you. If you think it worth while you might send him a line."

"I have entered your name as one of the 250 European Subscribers to Prof. Child's Collection of ."

Acknowledges with thanks "the work on by Professor Charteris."

Thanks him for game.

Asks if "Fraser's proof" might be sent to him for additions. Also, an additional autograph note initialled. J[oseph] B[ell] to Mr. C. "Send at once a proof of Dr. Fraser so far as you have it to Dr. Brown. I trust he may give us a wee bit."

"I am in much concern about that 'fragment.'"

Also a note by Henderson?: "Dr. John Brown's (author of ) Estimate of the character of the late Sir Robert Christison, Bart."

Dinner invitation for Thursday, the 15th.

Informs addressee of the times he is available if they wish to see him on business. If none of the times are convenient they can write to him at 11 Albion Street, Hyde Park Square W.

"Don't forget to let me have a few advance copies of Mary Jane [married(?)]."

Asks addressee if he had any interest in the enclosed and tells him that she must also send it to Messrs. Blackwood.

With portrait, "Engraved by Bell from Tunny's photograph."

Bringing them some business.

"I have been carefully through the enclosed. The other batch shall be posted tonight."

In reference to typesetting , opened 14 March 1885, Savoy Theatre, London.

"I enclose corrected proofs & rest of Act 2...we rehearse Act 1 tomorrow." And, "Will you kindly send a proof of each act to Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1 Queens Mansions, Victoria,E.1.?"

In reference to typesetting , opened 17 November 1877, Opera Comique Theatre, London.

Describes an error "in the arrangement of the order of the pieces. After the Chorus of Girls comes the Recit. & aria for Aline 'My Kindly Friends'. At present it comes on the same page as the 'Tempo di Minetto.' This is of course an error."

With envelope.

"Will you oblige me by pasting the enclosed slip in the front page of an illustrated copy of my 'Prince & Pauper' (English edition) and sending it to this address--William Smith, Esq., Morley, near Leeds, England." Note added--"sent off Jan 31."

"Thank you for the copies of my novel."

"Kindly read the enclosed and let me know if you think it worthwhile for you to see Mr. Mudge on my account."

"Will you read and mark the enclosed? and put it away until I get home again? I propose to take it with me abroad and to rearrange and make it into two prospectuses--one for Capitalists and the other for the public."

First address deleted: The Cross Keys, Oaten Hill, Canterbury.

Postmarks: London W.C., November 18, 1874; November 20, 1874.

"Waiting for it to pass between our secretaries."

Postmarks: Bath, The Fosse, October 21, 1874; October 21, 1874.

"Please send me Proof of matter relating to my Testimonial in ."

"I am much pleased with the last two proofs."

"Can you refer me to any biographical account of Miss [Elizabeth] Rainforth the singer?" Note added in pencil--"for McMillan's Dictionary of Musicians, Thackeray---? Old Windsor."

"If the printer by setting to work at once could manage to have one or two proofs ready for me at the College tomorrow early in time for the conference at 7:30, it would be well."

Asks if Messrs. Chattto & Windus have any interest in a book he has just finished "on the Street ballads of the first half of this Century, with about 50 illustrations, all adapted for 'Process.'"

Asks Mr. Chatto to decide whether "the enclosed" is "good or at least interesting enough for the new volume. I was much complimented upon it by the D[aily] Telegraph people." In a post script: "the article appeared on Tuesday last."

"Please send me a copy of 'Marino Faliero' by return of post. I saw lately in one of the daily papers an advertisement of a new ed(2s.) of an old & (i.e. 184-) novel called -- I forget who was the publisher of the cheap reprint--but I should be obliged if you would order it for me. And please send one from your own store, , , & ."

Addressed "My dear Sir."

"Just a line to tell you I shall be at the Halliwell Sale at Sothebys on Wednesday & Thursday next-- I don't know my way about London sufficiently or I think I should run up on Tuesday night to Euston Station."

Encloses a payment.

"Thank you for presenting to me your new Type Specimen Book."

"Very best thanks for bills safely to hand & I am now the proud possessor of a Geo IV Rob Roy bill!" Doubts that he will be able to get the bill for the first performance of Douglas. Speaks of his hope of making "a collection of bills with famous actors in that play." Tells Mr. Henderson that he will send him the Rob Roby--"Pantheon will be a rarity even in your superb collection." Mentions that "Savage was up at the sale" and asks if Mr. Henderson could get him a catalogue. Mr. Henderson's note--"J.C. Dibdin, author of the Annals of the Edinburgh Stage."

Asks Mr. Henderson if he could “borrow one or two Garrick bills” for a lecture he is giving on the 30th of the month at the Artist's Club on David Garrick.”

Accompanying envelope. Postmark: Liverpool, March 3, 1889.

Informs Mr. Henderson that he and Mr. Archer will be happy to come and see Henderson's "bills" if a time can be arranged.

Accompanying envelope. Postmark--London W.C., February 17, 1888. Mr. Henderson's note: "Robert W. Lowe (dramatic author)."

"Allow me to beg your acceptance of a work in which I think you will not fail to be deeply interested." She goes on to say that "the subject is one of vast importance" and that it has "an interest more vital and profound than" slavery; "a radical investigation of the doctrine of original sin is a grand desideratum."

The work is possibly published in 1853.

"I shall send the portrait of Dr. Begg on Tuesday or Wednesday."

"May I introduce Miss Ethel Hewitt who wishes to have your judgment upon a story she has written."

Last part of letter only. "Send me Belgravia for Oct. 1882."

"I return the photo with my signature." Also, mentions setting "'The Clarion Sounds' to music." Hopes it would add to Arthur Sullivan's fame and his own.

Signed M.E. Lewes. Discusses the printing of a document with "frequent occurrence and recurrence of Italian proper names and letters."

Signed M.A. Cross.

"On my return home I found the two copies of the new edition of `Theophrastes Such', & am much pleased to see it in the same livery as the rest of my books. I have also received the new volume of for which I am much obliged."

Mr. Henderson's note adds--"This is the last note I had from `George Eliot'. It refers to the death of Major George Blackwell who was killed at Candahar. Mrs. Cross had been to Brighton and shortly after this returned to London, to Cheyne Walk Chelsea, where she died."

"Can you inform me who wrote the words 'Should he upbraid' for which Bishop wrote the music? I am told Shakspere, but cannot find them."

Accompanies portrait.

Article gives his birth date as 1821.

"I got the 1st act of Patience on Saturday night." Asks for the second act "before corrections."

Discusses the performance of the singers who appeared "in Homburg last Monday...for the benefit of the foundling Institute," Madlle Louise Rywacka, "a polish opera singer," and Hamilton Braham from London. Mr. Henderson's note--"From John Braham the celebrated singer."

First line of song: See my dark wings beat the air.

Beginning "on thy pinion thither. To that land where Tender flowers ne'er wither. Memory, memory."

A letter to his printer.

Addressed "My dear Sir." Does not need to see the proofs.

Wants information on "R. Cary" who "may have been Dr. Robert Cary a learned divine in the time of the Civil Wars."

Mentions "Ballad Society Music 'Delights of the Battle.'" Is thankful for a revise.

Signature deleted on admittance ticket to Drury Lane for a performance on Tuesday, May 9, 1826.

"French Fair, April [18]71."

Discusses business matters. Accompanies photograph.

Last part of letter.

Lists corrections needed in proof.

Signed C. Marsh. Discusses corrections for the printing of "The First Earl Cairns."

Address deleted: Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall S.W.

"Please send me the best reserved seat you have free for Rubenstein's Chopin recital on June the 4th."

Written on behalf of Helena Augusta Victoria, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein.

A formal request to the company for "some piano forte pieces by Kiel...Grieg and Jensen to select from."

Discusses his painting (in progress) of Dr. [James] Begg.

"Both quite correct this time."

Signed Frank Holl.

"Will you kindly forward the enclosed letter to Mr. Britten [or Britton] as I do not know his address. It will be a great pleasure to me to have the drawing I saw yesterday and my letter to him is to tell him so."

Requests that the addressee send him the songs listed in his letter. He mentions the following composers and writers: Paul Klengel, Stephen Adams, Frederic Weatherly, Arthur Lloyd, Charles Moulton. Gives an address he wishes the songs to be sent to.

Requests that a revision be sent to him at Mossfennan, Rachan Mill.

Asks for "the Royalty return for the sale of [his] songs for the half year ending June 30th."

"The Speaker's Gallery is full for Monday and Tuesday, so I enclose an order for the Stranger's Gallery for Tuesday the 15th."

With accompanying envelope.

"as soon as possible & half a dozen copies to A.D. Coleridge, Esq. 12 Cromwell Place, S. Kensington by Saturday at latest."

Addressed to Monsieur. A thank-you note.

An apology on behalf of his brother, informing Mr. Lewen that he was unable to send him an ader(?) for the House of Commons because of the number of applications.

With accompanying envelope.

Concerning the addition to .

Encloses a letter from a friend. Has asked him when he will have a presentation.

Addressed "Dear Sirs." "I return the proof corrected. But I am sorry to find it full of mistakes, the corrections I have made being in most instances those of errors which your printers have made."

"I hope you will be able to make out the insertions... I have continued the 13th chapter a few pages further."

Addressed to "My Dear Father Coleridge."

"It would be quite impossible for me to write on Tennyson's drama. In the first place I am too busy; but besides that, he is an old friend." From what he has heard from several critics who have already read the work he doubts he will be in sympathy with it.

"I wrote to Mr. [William] Blackwood some days ago, but, having received no answer, suppose he must be away from home. Lady Martin is anxious to have a few copies of her letters at once."

"If you could spare me a volume of 'Days of Rest' I should be grateful. Would you care to have the enclosed?"

Addressed "Dear Sir."

"Here are the final corrections. As this business is very important, please let me read the proof again."

"I am so poorly from a severe cold that I cannot possibly call to see your collection of Play Bills just at present, but shall feel obliged if you will send 2 or 3 Vols. for inspection."

Addressed to "My dear friend."

"I was very much distressed to hear of your great calamity...as a Christian brother I trust our Father & God may give you strength & grace in this adversity."

"I never thanked friend Rait and yourself for the music sent by hand of Victor Emanuel Gabriel--I do so now and enclose a few autographs from some of my swell patrons."

"Has sent... all the copy I can send." Asks them to do the binding. Hopes the book will be ready for the Synod.

Concerned with the principles that he feels the ideal Parliamentary candidate should possess (i.e. "conscience," "courage"). "If I were a candidate..."

"Very many thanks for your kind note... I shall do myself the great pleasure of calling upon you next week."

With accompanying envelope.

Concerning a dinner ticket and donation from Mr. Henderson.

"We have returned to you the old play bills etc. you were kind enough to lend us for the Edinbro' Exhibition."

"Very many thanks for the playbill of the St. James' Theatre."

"I do not know enough of the circumstances of Hampstead to be able to form an opinion worth having. I shall I daresay have an opportunity of talking with Mr. Arnold Morley about the matter."

With accompanying envelope.

"Mr. Clement Scott has handed me your letter... Both Mr. Scott and myself would be delighted to see your collection, which must be extremely interesting."

With accompanying envelope.

"I expected you would have sent me the later parts to complete at least the Library copy of the Ancient Musical Publications."

Addressed "Dear Sir."

"In answer to your letter I regret that I am unable to offer you a work for a production."

Addressed "Dear Sir."

Concerning the annual dinner of the Artists' General Benefit Institution. "The Royal Institute of Painters would probably lend you their Galleries on the night of the dinner to assemble in if the A.G.B.I. were to apply for them."

"I will call tomorrow (Tuesday) about 4 p.m. --I also have heard from W.O."

"I have heard from Sir F. Leighton saying he cannot dine with us, but sends enclosed cheque."

Postmarks- Inverary, and London, August 20, 1874 August 21, 1874.

"Foundation Stone of the Metropolitan Monument In Memory of Sir Walter Scott To be Laid on Saturday the 15th August, 1840."

"I herewith beg to forward a cheque for two guineas, my donation to the Artist's Gen. Benefit Institution."

"Will you kindly send me a form of application for an artist who is seeking relief."

"They tell me you are returned. Will you come here tomorrow evening at 8, hear the opera, and have a touch, afterwards, at Lobster Salad, Champagne, & chat."

Addressed "My Dear Sir."

"I do not know whether you ever sent me the things I asked for in my last. if you did, they are lost, for I never received them. If not, pray let me have them at your leisure."

"On Friday Evening will be produced for the second time in this country, a very successful Comedietta (written by myself) entitled . in addition to evenings programme; on which occasion, I take my benefit. On Saturday, (my last appearance,) I produce an entirely new drama, in four acts, first time in this country, entitled , or ."

"Judging from your letter I have no doubt you would make an excellent Bank Clerk and I should be happy to nominate you-- had I the power..."

With accompanying envelope.

"I duly received cheque book and salary receipt..."

With accompanying envelope.

"I return the Appendix Papers, the 'Contents' and the two title pages all marked for 'press,' and thank those who framed the 'Contents' so nicely, whilst also thanking the printers for dealing so neatly with the bundle of Papers sent up to complete the Appendix."

"I think I must let you see a little song I have just written before sending it anywhere else... I think the song likely to become extremely popular, being easy & catching and within the compass of every voice. Please let me hear from you at once, if you accept it, be so kind as to arrange the business part as before..."

"I here with, according to my promise, forward you the book for your honorable mother which you kindly promised to forward, & with it a second copy of which I beg your acceptance--."

"Give the best seats in U.C." (upper circle?)

Mr. Kean is glad Emden is joining them at the Princess' Theatre. Asks him to call upon a Miss Eleanor Bromley at No. 50, Prospect Place, St. George's Road, Southwark. "I leave the terms to you, but you must not lose her. She is pretty on the stage and speaks blank verse very nicely." He would also like to have Mr. Honey and Mr. Craven.

With accompanying envelope.

Addressed to "My Dear Sir. Tells recipient when he should come on the 26th.

Note written on a crossed off section: "'Giovanni in London' changed to 'Der Freischutz' in consequence of the sudden illness of Mad[ame] Vestris, who omitted also the Songs in the first piece."

Beneath a print depicting the river Ayr.

Second stanza only, beginning "Low in your wintry beds, ye flowers."

"A good house, and concluded at a 1/4 past 12 O'Clock Money Taker at Gally --- K. S. Check, Mr. Keating."

"Enclosed find the only program I have left-- excuse its rather dirty condition."

"By Desire of Lincoln Volunteer Calvary."

"Metzler [i.e. George Richard Metzler] has paid me & sent me, with his cheque, the most insulting letter I ever received. he says I have 'dunned' him for the money and does not wish to have anything more to do with me!!!

"I do care about Chappells having the part songs, if you can sell them to Hammond, do, by all means."