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Additional authors

1. Abdy, Mrs. (Maria), -1867
2. Beattie, William, 1793-1875
3. Blewitt, Anne Roper Howard, 1811-
4. Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844
5. Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861
6. Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857
7. Fairlie, Mrs. (Louisa), 1811-1843
8. Federman, Mr.
9. Fraser, James, -1841
10. Galt, John, 1779-1839
11. Heath, Charles, 1785-1848
12. Heraud, John A. (John Abraham), 1799-1887
13. Hervey, Charles
14. Jerdan, William, 1782-1869
15. Madden, Richard Robert, 1798-1886
16. Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
17. Mathews, Mrs. (Anne Jackson), 1782?-1869
18. Moxon, Edward, 1801-1858
19. Pettigrew, Elizabeth Reed, 1786-1854
20. Philippart, John, Sir
21. Rio, Monsieur
22. Stuart de Rothesay, Charles Stuart, Baron, 1779-1845
23. Scarlett, Peter Campbell, 1804-1881
24. Shee, Martin Archer, 1769-1850
25. Torr, J. B.
26. Westmacott, Richard, 1799-1872
27. Wood, Mr.

Description

1. 98 items

Summary

1. The Lady Blessington manuscript material in the Pforzheimer Collection includes writings and correspondence. The writings consist mainly of poems, including odes to the British writers L.E.L. and Mrs. S. C. Hall. Also held are notebooks of Lady Blessington's "aphorisms," essays, and story pieces, as well as a biographical account of Captain Charles Hesse, "amatory correspondent" of Princess Charlotte. The bulk of the correspondence dates from 1835 to 1840 and discusses her work on the literary magazines and publishing, and friend and family matters. Correspondents include: William Beattie, physician and poet; William Jerdan, journalist; Richard Robert Madden, her biographer; Anne Jackson Mathews, wife of comedian Charles Mathews; and over two dozen others.

Subject

1. Hesse, Charles, Captain
2. Hall, S. C., Mrs., 1800-1881 > Poetry
3. Aphorisms and apothegms > Manuscripts > 19th century > Specimens
4. Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of, 1789-1849 > Correspondence
5. Authors, Irish > 19th century > Correspondence
6. English poetry > Irish authors > 19th century > Manuscripts > Specimens
7. L. E. L (Letitia Elizabeth Landon), 1802-1838 > Poetry

Call number

1. Pforz MS

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Biography (note)

1. Marguerite Gardiner, countess of Blessington, Irish-born writer and literary hostess.

Author

1. Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of, 1789-1849.

Title

1. Lady Blessington manuscript material, 1820-1849.

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

1. Marguerite Gardiner, countess of Blessington, Irish-born writer and literary hostess.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to the Pforzheimer Collection
2. Finding Aid

Added author

1. Abdy, Mrs. (Maria), -1867, addressee.
2. Beattie, William, 1793-1875, addressee.
3. Blewitt, Anne Roper Howard, 1811- addressee.
4. Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, addressee.
5. Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861, addressee.
6. Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857, addressee.
7. Fairlie, Mrs. (Louisa), 1811-1843, addressee.
8. Federman, Mr., addressee.
9. Fraser, James, -1841, addressee.
10. Galt, John, 1779-1839, addressee.
11. Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, addressee.
12. Heraud, John A. (John Abraham), 1799-1887, addressee.
13. Hervey, Charles, addressee.
14. Jerdan, William, 1782-1869, addressee.
15. Madden, Richard Robert, 1798-1886, addressee.
16. Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848, addressee.
17. Mathews, Mrs. (Anne Jackson), 1782?-1869, addressee.
18. Moxon, Edward, 1801-1858, addressee.
19. Pettigrew, Elizabeth Reed, 1786-1854, addressee.
20. Philippart, John, Sir, addressee.
21. Rio, Monsieur, addressee.
22. Stuart de Rothesay, Charles Stuart, Baron, 1779-1845, addressee.
23. Scarlett, Peter Campbell, 1804-1881, addressee.
24. Shee, Martin Archer, 1769-1850, addressee.
25. Torr, J. B., addressee.
26. Westmacott, Richard, 1799-1872, addressee.
27. Wood, Mr., addressee.

Research call number

1. Pforz MS