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Letter from William Chappell, of the music publishers and piano manufacturers Chappell and Co., to Louisa Crawford thanking her for her offer of lyrics and promising to send copies once they are published, although he advises her that it may take some time.

Letter from William Chappell, of music publishers and piano manufacturers Chappell and Co., to Mrs Crawford discussing the setting of her poetry to music by composer Henry Bishop, including requesting her opinion on whether some particular lines should be arranged for one or three voices.

Letter from William Chappell, of music publishers and piano manufacturers Chappell and Co., to Mrs Crawford promising to offer her verses to composers Mr Hodson and Mr C Smith. He also discusses the publication of her song "The Bonnet and Plaidie" and agrees to send her several copies as requested.

Song titled "Ballad The dying Troubadour." This song was sold to music publisher Chappell and Co and published in the Metropolitan Magazine in November 1832.