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Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863), British novelist, author, and illustrator.

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1795 May 5

 Item — [2]
Call Number: MSS 29
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Discusses a trip to the opera and dinner at Llannerch, and current affairs, including the current war. People mentioned: Lady Abermarle, Eliza Martin, Mrs. Leo, Hillisberg, Duchess of Rutland, Captain Molloy, Mrs. Siddons, Mrs. Hamilton, Lady Louisa Gordon, the Duchess of Bedford, Mr. Sheridan, Thackeray’s brother, Mrs. Heaton, Mr. Moore, Mrs. Crespigny (?), Mr. Mostyn, Cecilia, and Mr. Piozzi.

Dates: 1795 May 5
Found in: Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts > Hester Lynch Piozzi Letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray

Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1797 January 28

 Item — [14]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:

Discusses the improvement of Mrs. Mostyn's health and current fashions. Piozzi also discusses the war, mentioning French losses and the political situation of the British Isles. People mentioned: Mrs. Mostyn, Mr. Piozzi, Irishman, Frenchmen, the Opposition, and the Ministers.

Dates: 1797 January 28
Found in: Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts > Hester Lynch Piozzi Letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray

Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1798 February 24

 Item — [15]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:

Dr. Thackeray has been called out of retirement for his “Talents and Virtues." Piozzi discusses her health and the current war effort. People mentioned: Dr. Thackeray's mother, Mr. Piozzi, Sir Lucas Pepys, Dr. Haygarth, Buonaparte, Milton, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton and their daughter, and Mr. Holman.

Dates: 1798 February 24
Found in: Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts > Hester Lynch Piozzi Letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray