| St John's Library/Clarkson contains: |
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| Folder 1-5 |
Slave Trade |
| Folder 6 |
Haiti |
| Folder 7 |
Clarkson Family |
| Folder 8 |
Miscellaneous Papers |
| Uu.25.61 |
Autograph letter, signed, from Catherine Clarkson, headed 'Dear Sir' (probably Henry Room) |
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Papers of Thomas Clarkson
| Title |
Clarkson Family |
| Reference |
Folder 7 |
| Covering Dates |
1794–1883 |
| Extent and Medium |
11 items; paper |
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| Content and context |
Papers relating to Clarkson Family, including Catherine Clarkson, and friends |
| St John's Library/Clarkson/Folder 7 contains: |
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Doc 178
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Autograph letter, signed, to C. Buck (Catherine Clarkson), from Sarah Jane Maling, from Lavenham. Gives descriptions of the intellectual discussions held amongst the family with which she is staying.
3p; paper. |
10 September 1794 |
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Doc 179
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Autograph letter, signed, from Thomas Clarkson, to Robert Southey, Keswick, from Bury [St Edmunds]. Introduces Joseph Forster, a Quaker friend, and asks that the recipient may help Mr. Forster with his forthcoming visit to the Lake Country. Suggests that Southey shows Forster his library and the panorama from his house. Hopes that Clarkson's new work has been received and that Southey will review it.
Creator: Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846).
3p; paper. |
18 July 1808 |
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Doc 180
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Autograph letter, signed, from Thomas Clarkson, to Robert Southey, Keswick, from Bury [St Edmunds]. Thanks Southey for reviewing work. Discusses means of selling Southey's work and suggests there is a better method. Will visit Southey's brother in law to help him in gaining employment.
Creator: Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846).
3p; paper. |
28 December 1808 |
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Doc 181
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Autograph letter, signed, to Thomas Clarkson, from Lord Holland. Gives thanks for sending a book (1) and the fact that Clarkson dedicated it to the Lord. (1) Refers to Memoirs of the private and public life of William Penn written by Clarkson and published in 1813.
2p; paper. |
5 July 1813 |
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Doc 182
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Autograph letter, signed, from Thomas Clarkson to Robert Southey, Keswick, from Playford Hall. Gives thanks for help with petition in Keswick. Discusses the forthcoming work of Southey's brother on the history of the West Indies. Gives assurances of help in gaining subscriptions for this work but suggests that few people now take his requests seriously. Suggests that a Prospectus be issued to help in selling subscriptions. Hopes to visit Southey the following summer.
Creator: Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846).
4p; paper. |
10 April 1825 |
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Doc 183
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Autograph letter, signed, from Thomas Clarkson to Mr Haldane. Reports that he has destroyed most of his papers.
Creator: Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846).
1p; paper. |
1845 |
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Doc 184
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Memorial tablet. Wording of memorial tablet to Thomas Clarkson and family.
1p; paper. |
1846 |
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Doc 185
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Autograph letter, signed, to Thomas Maynard, from his father, mother, brothers and sister, from Charlton. Effusive thanks for recently received letters. Discusses recent problems encountered by brother Tom.
4p; paper. |
28 November 1823 |
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Doc 186
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Autograph letter, signed, to E. Maynard, from Forster Maynard, from Edgware Road. Gives thanks for letter and is glad the recipient is better. Gives news of recent visits to various friends.
4p; paper. |
8 May 1830 |
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Doc 187
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Autograph letter, signed, to the Rev. Dickinson, from Earl? Archibald, from Brighton. Returns book with thanks.
2p; paper. |
21 November 1883 |
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Doc 188
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John Clarkson. Account of the life of John Clarkson, brother of Thomas Clarkson, typed.
8p; paper. |
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