Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Biography
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863), British novelist, author, and illustrator.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1808 November 19
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1804 January 8
Mr. Piozzi's health has improved, but Hodgkins still has a dangerously high pulse, despite the foxglove and the blood that was drawn. Piozzi wishes the French would attack now to let the English volunteers do their duty and to "keep them from wicked thoughts" while there is no harvest. She also describes a cartoon about Napoleon. People mentioned: Dr. Thackeray, Mr. Piozzi, Hodgkins (the valet), Buonaparte and John Bull.
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1806 December 10
Mr. Piozzi's health continues to mend. Mrs. Piozzi discusses the "new scheme of blockading Great Britain." People mentioned: Mr. Piozzi, Mr. Piozzi's "Attendant Men," Bowen, Mr. Mostyn, Mr. Mostyn's wife and children, and Selina (Dr. Thackeray's daughter).