University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

Draft of a letter from Matthew Crawford to an unknown recipient describing the poor health of his wife and appealing for financial aid to alleviate her suffering. The text is barely legible, with many corrections and crossings out and overlays.

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew thanking him for the five pounds he sent, describing the events of Christmas day and reporting on several of their acquaintances. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing religious sermons, her health, and a visit from the Duke of Manchester. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her companions Miss Miles and Mrs Millikin. Small stitched fragment in upper corner of third page. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read. Includes original envelope addressed to Matthew at the Post Office in Newcastle.

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing his last letter, her finances, and the publication of her songs. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

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 Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing his finances, the progress of her work, the death of a gentleman from Cholera and the riots in Newcastle. Includes three stanzas of a song titled "O Lady when this heart is cold" for his correction. The first lines read, "O Lady when this heart is cold / Wilt thou remember me / And think of times and scenes of old / And joys no more to be." A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing several subjects including his health, her work on Venetian songs, the arrival of the Chartists in London and her efforts to keep the "foul fiend poverty" away. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew thanking him for his affectionate letters and discussing his application for money from a Mr D. A crossed letter, much of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew, discussing her supply of winter clothing, his trip to Edinburgh, and recent monetary gifts from Lady Anna Maria Dawson and Lady Bute. With the accompanying envelope addressed to Matthew in Edinburgh. A crossed letter, some of the text is overlayed and difficult to read.