Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1811-07-18 - 1863-12-23
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863), British novelist, author, and illustrator.
Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1812 May 30
Item — Box: [76]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Asks Dr. Thackeray to ensure that a "transparency for the Bow window at old Bachygraig" reaches its destination safely. Piozzi's daughters are angry at her for cutting down some timber at Streatham Park for use in repairs. People mentioned: Salusbury, Leak (the steward), William Charles Shepherd, Mead (the surveyor), Mrs. Mostyn, Mrs. Thackeray, and Miss Barnstone.
Dates:
1812 May 30
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1812 November 24
Item — Box: [77]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi discusses the expense of repairs to Streatham Park. She sent her steward to deliver her "Humiliations" to her daughters. Frost and wet have made a bad harvest. People mentioned: Bennet, Piozzi's daughters, Leak, and Salusbury.
Dates:
1812 November 24
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1813 January 7
Item — Box: [78]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Thackeray has asked for information on "Greatorex," whom he suspects "of having written Junius." Piozzi believes him to be one of "Lord Shelburne's Literary Retainers" and that Gerald Hamilton wrote "those famous letters." Piozzi mentions her amusing "story of a Stilton Cheese." She complains of her daughters' refusal to let her sell Streatham Park and of the cost of repairing it. She marvels that both she and Dr. Thackeray have lived to see the year 1813. People mentioned: Salusbury,...
Dates:
1813 January 7
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1813 September 20
Item — Box: [79]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Comments on Salusbury's position as an orphan. Piozzi hopes he and Dr. Thackeray will become good friends. People mentioned: Piozzi's housekeeper, Piozzi's housekeeper's mother, and Salusbury.
Dates:
1813 September 20
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1815 December 13
Item — Box: [80]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi hopes to visit Thackeray in July "unencumber'd by Debts & no longer haunted by Vexations which have tormented me for two long years." She has finished renovating Streatham Park. She is now in Bath, "Two Rooms & Two Maids her whole Establishment." She discusses visiting actors and dancers and mentions a ten year old who plays the piano "like a professor." Piozzi also copies out a short poem. People mentioned: Miss Letitia Barnston, Mrs. Salusbury, Dr. Holland, Dr. Harington, Mrs....
Dates:
1815 December 13
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1816 September 10
Item — Box: [81]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi has arrived in Chester and plans to go to Bath with Salusbury. She writes from the Jackson Hotel. People mentioned: Salusbury.
Dates:
1816 September 10
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1816?
Item — Box: [82]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi copies out "A Song made in Time of the Mutiny by Desire of some Loyalists who dines at the Crown & Anchor Tavern."
Dates:
between 1795 and 1816?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1809?
Item — Box: [85]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Discusses treatment of the coachman's inflamed blood with "Manna." Mr. Piozzi's health is slowly improving. People mentioned: the coachman and Mr. Piozzi.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1809?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806?
Item — Box: [86]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi asks that Dr. Thackeray visit to attend to her "little delicate Maid" who has a "stomach case" and discusses its cause and treatment. People mentioned: Piozzi's maid, Mr. Moore, Sir Lucas Pepys, Mrs. Piozzi's eldest daughter, Allen, and Mr. Piozzi.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1816?
Item — Box: [89]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi asks Dr. Thackeray to treat the "Gardiner" [sic], who is ill and "bent on quackery." She wishes "to hinder any Harm coming to a valuable Servant." People mentioned: "the Gardiner."
Dates:
between 1795 and 1816?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806?
Item — Box: [90]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi invites Thackeray to dinner with Count Grimani and asks him assist her daughter in showing the Count the Lleweni Bleach Works. People mentioned: Count Grimani and Cecilia (Piozzi's daughter).
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806?
Item — Box: [91]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi writes that the rector sent her sick husband a woodcock for dinner, but she won't tell him about it until she learns from Thackeray whether he may eat it. Unlike Eve who "did tempt her unlucky Partner to eat forbidden food," Piozzi remains obedient to the Doctor's instructions. People mentioned: the rector, Mr. Piozzi, and Eve.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806?
Item — Box: [92]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Mr. Piozzi is ill "with Agony like a Woman in Labour." Mrs. Piozzi asks Thackeray to come to make sure "there is no Danger." People mentioned: Mr. Piozzi and Mr. Moore.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806?
Item — Box: [93]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Discusses household illnesses and treatments.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806? Easter Sunday
Item — Box: [94]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Mrs. Piozzi's tongue is swollen and discolored after eating a China Orange. She begs Dr. Thackeray's advice. People mentioned: Mr. Piozzi.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806? Easter Sunday
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1795?
Item — Box: [95]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Mr. Piozzi thinks he may have gout. Mrs. Piozzi hopes it is "nothing at all." People mentioned: Mr. Piozzi.
Dates:
1795?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1816?
Item — Box: [96]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Petronilla (i.e., Maria Stella Petronilla Chiappini?) is ill and Piozzi requests Thackeray's medical advice. People mentioned: Petronilla and "the Boys."
Dates:
between 1795 and 1816?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806?
Item — Box: [97]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Mr. Piozzi's gout alarms him and Mrs. Piozzi wonders what she should do. People mentioned: Mr. Piozzi and Mr. Moore.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, between 1795 and 1806?
Item — Box: [98]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi asks Thackeray not to forget his promise to visit. She writes that if he does, "Mr. Piozzi promises to walk to the Dining Parlour to meet" him. It will be Mr. Piozzi's "first Attempt for 14 Weeks." People mentioned: Mr. Piozzi.
Dates:
between 1795 and 1806?
Letter to William Makepeace Thackeray, 1804 June 14
Item — Box: [24]
Call Number: MSS 29
Scope and Contents:
Piozzi offers congratulations on Dr. Thackeray's marriage to a widow with children. People mentioned: Dr. Thackeray, Squire Jones, Mr. Piozzi, Mrs. Thackeray and Miss Holford.
Dates:
1804 June 14