University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her grievances with her publishers D'Almaine and Co., a visit from Miss Bell, and the behaviour of her new pet. Including a song titled "The Virgin Bride" by Eliza Airey. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Letter from Thomas MacKinlay, of music publishers D'Almaine & Co., to Mrs Crawford presenting his compliments and requesting new words for a song. Additional illegible signature, possibly John Lyae/Lyas.

List of song titles, separated by publisher or composer, by Louisa Crawford. Including Crouch, Jefferys, Nelson, Leoni Lee, Chappell, Addison and D'Almaine.

List of song titles under the heading "Songs by me to the following old airs." Each song is followed by the title of the corresponding tune. Addressed to Mr MacKinlay at the music publishers D'Almaine and Co. Unsigned but in the hand of Louisa Matilda Crawford.

List of song titles under the heading "Songs sold to MacKinlay of which I never had copies" in the hand of Louisa Matilda Crawford. Thomas MacKinlay worked for the music publishers D'Almaine and Co. The songs are numbered 1 to 31 with the last 10 under the separate heading, "Songs of Venice."

List of song titles under the heading "Songs Sold To Messrs D'Almaine and Co of which I never had copies" signed Louisa Macartnay Crawford.

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."

Song titled "Anacreontic. Air - "In my Cat."" The title refers to a poem written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, especially one celebrating love and wine. This song was sold to music publisher D'Almaine and Co.

Song titled "Ballad The Deserted One!" This song was sold to music publisher D'Almaine and Co.

Song titled "Ellen O'More. Air, "Rest thee my babe."" This song was sold to music publisher D'Almaine and Co.