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crossed letter

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Manuscript letter with the text written in different directions (most of the time horizontal and vertical) to save paper.

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, 1824-1827

 Series
Identifier: coll-1835/16/1
Scope and Contents This series contains the correspondence of John Urquhart with his family and some others.Correspondence with his family: Letters from John Urquhart to his father John Urquhart Snr, 1823-1826 Letters from John Urquhart to his mother Anne Urquhart nee Mill, 1822-1826 Letters from John Urquhart to his sister Anne Urquhart, 1826 Letters from John...
Dates: 1824-1827

Draft of a letter from Matthew Crawford to an unknown recipient describing the poor health of his wife and appealing for financial aid, 19 October 1846

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/2/5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 19 October 1846

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew describing the events of Christmas day and other subjects, 1822-1857

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/28
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1822-1857

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing a visit from the Duke of Manchester and other subjects, 1822-1857

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/23
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1822-1857

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her companions Miss Miles and Mrs Millikin , 9 November 1854

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/17
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 9 November 1854

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her finances and other subjects, 1822-1857

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/20
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1822-1857

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her grievances with her publishers and including a song titled "The Virgin Bride", 1822-1857

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/30
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1822-1857

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her work and including three stanzas of a song titled "O Lady when this heart is cold", 1822-1857

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/26
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1822-1857

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing her work on Venetian songs and other subjects, 1822-1857

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/19
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1822-1857

Letter from Louisa Crawford to her husband Matthew discussing his application for money from a Mr D, 1822-1857

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1839/1/2/21
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1822-1857