FitzGerald, Edward (1809-1883) Autograph letter, initialed. Addressed to "Dear Spalding", November 15, 1881

File — Box: 1, Folder: 20

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Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.

Dates

Creation: November 15, 1881

Creator

Fitzgerald, Edward (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet

Additional Description

Condition

Good. Large stain on left edge and slight soiling on bottom edge of front. Rust mark from paper clip and large stain on right edge on back

2.5 pages, 7"x 4" (12mo)

Transcription

[page 1]

Dear Spalding:

A. Wright was here two or three weeks ago, but, Bibliographer as he is, he could not guess what might be the value of the Bailey. He said he would make some enquiry when he returned to Cambridge: but I have not since heard from him. He is no longer Librarian of his College as you may know but Bursar.

I think that your best way would be to enquire of the British Museum, telling the Authorities about the Book, and also what gives the Autograph in it an especial value. No doubt they have Chatham autographs; but I think I gave you some references with regard to the peculiarity of his (Chatham’s) use of the Book. Not only what is recorded by Charles Butler, but what

[page 2]

Lord Holland told to Moore to the same effect as may be seen in Moore’s Diary, July 25/1819, I think.

This is all I can say on the matter at present. And am, with kind Regards to Mrs. Spalding,

Yrs. truly

E.F.G.