Found 2 collections related to Wilson, John Morillyon, Sir, 1783-1868

The John Cam Hobhouse manuscript material in the Pforzheimer Collection consists of writings and correspondence. The writings include: a holograph inscription in his copy of the works of Pope, attesting that the book was previously owned by Byron; a holograph English translation from the original Greek of Thomas Love Peacock's poem, "A White-Bait Dinner"; and a notebook of holograph notes in Italian and English on Berni, Montaigne, Bayle, Roscoe, and others. The correspondence is dated chiefly between 1823 and 1850, and discusses publishing matters, his political career, and various matters relating to Lord Byron and his legacy. Correspondents include: Thomas Love Peacock; the politician and writer Sir John Bowring; the philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts; the portrait painter John Jackson, and over a dozen others. less

Thomas Moore, Irish poet and composer. The Thomas Moore manuscript material in the Pforzheimer Collection includes writings and correspondence. The writings consist of poems and music, including holograph alterations to his printed sheet music, "Thou has sent me a flowery band" (London: Clementi Co., ca. 1818). The bulk of the correspondence dates from 1828-1832 and discusses personal and professional matters, including his works on Lord Byron. Correspondents include: Messrs. Galignani, publishers; James Power, music publisher; Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author; and over fifty others. less