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The Child and Hind

Loose pages; with corrections by the author and marginal note by the latter to the printer as to layout.

Life of Petrarch

Small unbound notebook with additional loose pages; in hand of author; part of text with corrections by the author and related notes by same; note giving title of work and name of author in pencil, signed "M.G.B." Additional notes in this hand identifying text as "Vol. 2, p.297" - "Vol. 2, p.345".

Extracts from published works

Extracts from published works, transcribed by Campbell. Not included in the original deposit but purchased by the University of Dundee Library in 1983. The works include 'Lines from the 'Pleasures of Hope', 184; Lines from [ ]. Transcribed by Thomas Campbell, London, 10 July 1841; Lines 'From 'Field Flowers', 1841'; Lines 'From 'Hallow'd Ground', 1841'; Liines 'From the 'Mariners of England'. Transcribed by Thomas Campbell, 1841; and Lines from [ ]. Transcribed by Thomas Campbell. n.d.

Mrs Mary Campbell /Edinburgh

Letter dated 15 April 1815. [Edinburgh]. To his sister Mrs Mary Campbell. As to death and legacy of MacArthur Stewart of Ascog; his journey north. [See also William Beattie. Life and Letters of Thomas Campbell, vol. 2, pp.283-284, which prints extract only and alters order and spelling].

Margaret Campbell

Letter dated 1 November 1799, Glasgow. Margaret Campbell (Thomas' mother) to her son Alexander in Demerara. Concerns the upturn in Alexander's fortunes, mentions the possibility of his return to Scotland and gives general family information.

Thomas Campbell / Alexander Campbell

Letter dated 2 February 1831. Thomas Campbell to his nephew Alexander. Concerns the American legacy of his brother Archibald. Also intimates he will make enquiries for a position in London.

Lady Barrington

Letter dated 22 August 1831 [?]. Lady Barrington to Thomas Campbell. Concerns the letters of Mrs Siddons to Lady Barrington. Encloses copies of extracts for Campbell's use as biographer.

Hannah More

Letter dated 14 December 1811. Barley Wood. Hannah More to Sarah Siddons. Thanks for Mrs Siddons' praise of her book.

Lady Caroline Lamb

Letter from Lady Caroline Lamb to Mrs Siddons. Expresses sympathy on Mrs Siddons' loss and encourages her to return to acting.

Thomas Campbell / Alexander Campbell

Letter dated 15 September 1810, London. Thomas Campbell to his brother Alexander. Sympathises with Alexander's state of affairs but fears he will be unable to find employment for him in London.

Thomas Campbell / Alexander Campbell

Letter dated 5 August 1842, Pimlico. Thomas Campbell to his nephew Alexander. Requests information on prices of cheap tea, good coffee, raw sugar at the India House.

Mary Campbell / Edinburgh

Letter dated 15 June 1832, Edinburgh. Mary Campbell to Thomas Campbell. Concerns her general health and a communication from Mr Bach. Also concerns the plight of the poles and Thomas Campbell's publication on the situation, and the best method of circulation in Scotland. Expresses happiness at the passing of the Reform Bill. Mentions rumour that he has been invited to represent Glasgow as MP.

Mary Campbell / Edinburgh

Letter dated 23 August 1832, Edinburgh. Mary Campbell to Thomas Campbell. Concerns her general health. Thanks him for introducing Dr [Borthwick] to the "Prince and Princess". Mentions the elections.

Mary Campbell / Edinburgh

Letter dated 30 June 1833, Edinburgh. Mary Campbell to Thomas Campbell. Concerns her general health and thanks him for his attentions to Alex Campbell [his nephew].

Thomas Campbell / Woodville, Edinburgh

Letter dated 9 August 1838, Woodville near Edinburgh. Thomas Campbell to Mrs Sommerville (his sister-in-law). Gives his reasons for not visiting her in Glasgow.

Thomas Campbell / London

Letter dated 16 March 1840, London. Thomas Campbell to Monsieur Goubault. Concerns his wish that his nephew, Robert Campbell, study in M. Goubault's college in Reims. [French].

Robert Campbell / Thomas Campbell

Letter dated 13 May 1840, Reims. Robert Campbell to Thomas Campbell. Describes his way of life at Reims. Explains his difficulties with the French language.

Thomas Campbell / Robert Campbell

Letter dated 23 June 1840, London. Thomas Campbell to Robert Campbell. Expresses his relief at Robert's recovery from illness and comments on his progress in French.
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