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Gifford, William (critic, editor and poet)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1756 - 1826

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Letters from Walter Scott to Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe

 Fonds — Box CLX-A-1532
Identifier: Coll-1712
Content Description 3 x autograph letters signed (ALS), two signed Walter Scott, to Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe. Dated 17 February 1809, 4 December 1811, and 18 June 1812.The letters discuss many literary, historical and sundry matters...:- Letter 17 February 1809 opens 'My dear Sharpe', and begins 'Your critique came safe two days ago & I instantly forwarded it for London after glancing it over & laughing heartily...'. It frequently mentions 'Gifford', who is William Gifford...
Dates: 1809-1812