Scope and arrangement
· To Charles Aldis, surgeon and antiquarian : 1 autograph note signed : 17 Jul 1837 : (MJG 0015) : returning to him a copy of Godwin's Sketches of History ; on mourning stationery. A note in Aldis's hand on the back explains that "Mrs. Godwin borrowed these sermons for her Daughter, Mrs. Shelley to notice them in her memoirs of her late Father ..." ; within burgundy cloth clamshell case also housing the book. Shelved as Pforz (Godwin, W. Sketches of history) copy 3.
· To Laman Blanchard, author and journalist : 6 autograph letters signed : 6 May 1835 - 16 May 1839 : (MJG 0009-0014) : on various subjects, mostly relating to her family, including Mr. Godwin, Claire, and William Jr.
· To Aaron Burr, third Vice President of the United States : 1 autograph letter signed : 28 Nov [1808] : (MJG 0005) : begins, "There is a point in which some information you have the power to give might be of singular service to Mr. Godwin and to his family...".
· To Hobart Caunter, writer : 1 autograph letter signed : 18 Oct 1837 : (MJG 0008) : begins, "Not a sight of you as promised, nor a word in black and white!".
· To George Dawe, history and portrait painter : 1 autograph letter signed : ca. 1805-1809 : (MJG 0002) : begins, "I am much obliged by your attention and extremely sorry to hear of your illness.".
· To George Dyer, author and advocate of political reform : 1letter : 25 Dec 1836 : (MJG 0004) : in the hand of an amanuensis ; describing her new home, and her recent injury.
· To Mr. John Flather, Jr. : 1 autograph letter signed : ?9 Jun 1809 : (MJG 0003) : hoping that he might be able to settle a disagreement between Mr. Godwin and Mr. Turner.
· To Mary Hays, novelist : 1 autograph letter signed : 30 Nov 1837 : (MJG 0006) : begins, "It gave me I assure you a high degree of pleasure to receive a note from you ...".
· To John Howard Payne, American actor and dramatist : 1 autograph letter signed : ca. 26 Dec 1832 : (G 0373) : on the verso of a letter from William Godwin to Payne. Filed under William Godwin.
· To Messrs. Robinson, publishers : 1 autograph letter signed : 28 Jul 1802 : (MJG 0001) : requesting payment for the translation of Voltaire she had completed.
· To an unknown recipient : 1 autograph letter signed (draft) : ca. 1838 : (MJG 0007) : on the subject of a diet for infants "more adapted to their health and comfort than has hitherto been brought into use." Along with an autograph clean copy of the above, unfinished.