Crawford, Matthew, fl 1817-1854 (Barrister and husband of Louisa Matilda Crawford)
Dates
- Existence: fl 1817 - 1854
Biography
Matthew Crawford was a barrister of Middle Temple who lived during the 19th century. His only known relations are his uncle, the Reverend George Newby (c. 1779-1846), who was the rector of Whickham near Gateshead and his cousin William Crawford Newby (1807-1884), a solicitor who lived in Stockton-on-Tees. In 1822 he married Louisa Matilda Jane Crawford (1789-1857) of Lackham House, Wiltshire. Louisa was a professional songwriter, and spent their marriage living and working in London. Matthew, meanwhile, was frequently away, working in the "North," primarily Newcastle and Edinburgh, evidenced by correspondence between the couple. Matthew also wrote poetry, he sent many poems to Louisa during their courtship and seems to have played a collaborative role in editing and supporting her work. Despite Louisa's income, the couple struggled financially, and frequently appealed to wealthier relatives for financial aid. They were childless, and upon their deaths their papers passed to Matthew's cousin, W C Newby, and thence on to his heirs.
Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:
Note discoursing on the "joyful days of Christmas" in the hand of Matthew Crawford, 19th century
Note discoursing on the "joyful days of Christmas" in the hand of Matthew Crawford
Note discoursing on the qualities of a young man in the hand of Matthew Crawford, 19th century
Note discoursing on the qualities of a young man in the hand of Matthew Crawford. The first lines read, "Only think of the unfledged youth of twenty, or a raw young man of twenty five, pioneering, ex cathedra as it were, the mature belief of Milton, the clear convictions of Newton, and the firm faith of Boyle..."
Note on the subject of death in the hand of Matthew Crawford, 19th century
Note on the subject of death in the hand of Matthew Crawford. Barely legible, the phrase "it were no look of d[ea]th" is discernible.
Note recommending a song and fragment of a letter in the hand of Matthew Crawford, 19th century
Note reading, ""Let me recommend this song to you; it is extremely beautiful;" and by way of rendering the temptation irresistible, he added, "I do assure you, ma'am, that an Oxford scholar cracked his brains over it!"" On the other side, in a different hand, is a fragment of a letter signed Mr Crawford Esq.
Note regarding two ballads by Mrs Crawford in the hand of Matthew Crawford, 18 January 1843
Note to an unknown recipient in the hand of Matthew Crawford. Regarding two ballads written by Mrs Crawford, set to music by Charles Horn and published by D'Almaine and Co. It reads, "These are two very beautiful songs by Mrs Crawford, and well set to music. The authoress of "Kathleen Mavourneen" is the most elegant and successful songstress of the day. In these two ballads Mr Horn has entered into the depth and spirit of the poetry."
Notes on the state of Ireland in the hand of Matthew Crawford, 19th century
Notes on the state of Ireland in the hand of Matthew Crawford. The text is largely illegible and difficult to read.
Personal Papers of Matthew Crawford, 19th century
These papers include letters written by Matthew which are not addressed to Louisa, including correspondence to solicitors discussing his finances. The series also include notes written by Matthew on theology, the state of Ireland, the concept of infallibility, the Earl of Surrey and other diverse subjects. There is also the lyrics to a “Song of Triumph,” showing that Matthew too was an accomplished poet.
Poem addressed to Matthew Crawford in the hand of Louisa Matilda Crawford, 9 March 1817
Poem addressed to Matthew Crawford at Middle Temple. Signed "Cleopatra" but in the hand of Louisa Matilda Crawford. The first lines read, "Ah! yes my crime, if such it be, / May well for gentle pardon plead / To steal so dear a prize from thee / Were act ambition's self to feed."
Poem addressed to Matthew Crawford titled "To Him I Love" by Louisa Montagu, 4 September 1817
Poem addressed to Matthew Crawford titled "To Him I Love" by Louisa Crawford. The first lines read, "And art thou going from me, must I lose / Thy loved society, and converse sweet / Thou whom from all the world my heart doth choose / Whose like on earth, 'twere idle hope to meet / Oh dearer far to me, than words can tell / And must I then be doom'd to bid farewell."
Poem addressed to Matthew Crawford titled "To Him I Love" in the hand of Louisa Matilda Crawford, 23 July 1817
Poem addressed to Matthew Crawford titled "To Him I Love" in the hand of Louisa Matilda Crawford. The first lines read, "Oh! doubt not the faith of a heart which is thine / Nor cast on its feelings a thought thats unkind / For believe me thine image whilest life shall be mine / Cannot fail to be cherished and dear to my mind." On decorative paper with an embossed border and pink outline.
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