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Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of Kenneth Curry's essay "Portugal", detailing a trip he took to the country.
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Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of Kenneth Curry's essay "Portugal", detailing a trip he took to the country.
Davis, Bertram R.
Curry, Kenneth : S.T. Coleridge.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of Kenneth Curry's article "T.S. Coleridge."
Davis, Bertram R.
Curry, Kenneth : The Contributors to the Annual Anthology.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of an article by Kenneth Curry titled "The Contributors to the Annual Anthology", along with a listing of contributors.
Davis, Bertram R.
Taylor, Donald S. : The Authenticity of Chatterton's Miscellanies in Prose and Verse.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of Donald S. Taylor's essay "The Authenticity of Chatterton's Miscellanies in Prose and Verse."
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of an article by an unknown author titled "Two Notes on Coleridge."
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of miscellaneous personal research material created or accumulated by Bertram R. Davis. Includes correspondence from Rev. R.F. Cartwright and Margaret Hine, copies, articles, forty one clippings, one unidentified photograph, and other ephemera.
Davis, Bertram R.
Wordsworth, William : clippings.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of thirty clipping on the life and works of William Wordsworth.
Davis, Bertram R.
Chatterton, Thomas : clippings.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of forty clippings on the life and works of Thomas Chatterton, including a nine-teen part serial from the Western Daily Press Saturday Supplement.
Davis, Bertram R.
Landor, Walter Savage, 1775-1864: ["To the Rev. C. Cuthbert Southey"]: proofs, 1850.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Corrected proofs for article "To the Rev. C. Cuthbert Southey" (Robert Southey's son) for Fraser's Magazine, Dec. 1, 1850. Says of Southey "never in the course of my existence have I known a man so excellent on so many points." Two full sentences inserted in proof, in Landor's handwriting.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of Mrs. C.S. (Anna Maria) Hall's article "Pilgrimages to English Shrines: The Birthplace of Thomas Chatterton" from The Art-Journal. The pages of this article have been torn from the journal. The article was also reproduced in a book of collected Pilgrimages to English Shrines in 1850.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Caroline Anne Bowles, 1786-1854: ALS, 1842 June 24, Keswick, to Mr. Ullock.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph note to "Mr. Ullock." June 24, 1842. Asking for details concerning a wheel chair for sale. She needs the chair for Mr. Southey. (Southey died in 1843).
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1837 Feb. 23, Keswick, to H[enry] T[aylor].
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to "my dear H.T." February 23, 1837. Reports that the weather at Keswick "is as bad here as it was in London, but not so ugly, tho as ugly as it can be in such a country."
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1836 March 22, Keswick, to unknown correspondent.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter. March 22, 1836. Hopes that the recipient obtains "the object of your petition." No Englishman had before him completed the expedition from Peru over the Andes and down the greatest river in South America. All merchants who trade with that part of the world have gained valuable information from his journal of the expedition.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1836 Oct. 22, Keswick, to unknown correspondent.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter. October 22, 1836. Apologetically offers help to poor scholar who has applied to him for assistance. In doing his edition of Cowper he will need someone to indicate the lines of the original Homer included in each page of Cowper's translation. He will recommend that that publisher hire him.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1835 Dec. 21, Keswick, to the Rev. John Horseman, Heydon.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to the Rev. John Horseman. December 21, 1835. "Renewing the acquaintance of his correspondent and giving him an account of himself and his family, referring to the tragic state (insanity) of his wife" (Southey at his best as a letter-writer).
Published in Kenneth Curry's New Letters, v. 2 p. 433.
Davis, Bertram R.
Warter, Edith Mary 1804-1871: Note.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph transcription "copied from Cowper's sleeping room June 1833, Weston." Edith Mary Warter was Robert Southey's daughter.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1833 Dec. 21, to Dr. Henry Herbert Southey, London.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Dr. Henry Herbert Southey. December 21, 1833. Southey's son-in-law has been given the living of "Patching cum Terring" in Sussex.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Caroline Bowles. June 1, 1832. Apparently encloses poetry (ms.? or book?) Mentions someone to whom he alludes in the preface. Comments on "disgusting and stupid bards of the pantry and wash-house." Unpublished?
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Caroline Bowles. June 5, 1832. Refers to the crisis facing the nation. Begs her to assure her friend of Bowles's esteem and respect. Bowles hopes that nothing he's said will offend her friend.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Caroline Bowles. July 13, 1831. Informal, friendly letter discussing their name, speaking of his unfurnished house, their going with Mrs. Bowles to some destination.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Caroline Bowles. June 30, 1831. Long letter beginning with reference to a book he has completed, one that should reach her soon. He speaks of their common friend Southey and his activities in literature and in the press.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: The Works of William Cowper, notes.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph sheet (2 pages). Outlines, memoranda, and lists of letters relating to Southey's work on Cowper.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
"Document, signed, appointing his brother, Henry Herbert Southey, his lawful attorney, to receive any sum of money due to him as Poet Laureate." Also includes original auction advertisement for the item.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Caroline Bowles. May 16, [1829?]. Forwards letter addressed to her but delivered to him by mistake. Compliments her as creative artist of letters. Refers warmly to Southey. Long, detailed letter.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1829 Nov. 14, Keswick, to [Edward Quillinan].
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter (to Edward Quillinan who became William Wordsworth's son-in-law). November 14, 1829. Apologizes for not saying farewell at Rydal Mount. Was under the impression he was remaining until the next evening. Provides annotation for "Your very pleasing poem upon the resurrection of Barber's tree."
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1829 June 4, Keswick, to H[enry] T[aylor].
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to "My dear H.T." June 4, 1829. Encloses a ballad for Allan C (unningham).
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843: ALS, 1828 Feb. 27, Keswick, to the Rev. Dr. Bell.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Rev. Dr. Bell. February 27, 1828. Urges recipient not to worry about the matter that has been bothering him for so long. Now that he has established the discovery for his own, he should let the matter rest. Suggests meeting him in Cheltenham. Refers to Southey's daughter and son.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of copies of Joseph Cottle's letters, along with notes on the letters and an introduction to them.
Davis, Bertram R.
Bowles, William Lisle, 1762-1850: ALS, 1828 March 1, Bremhill, [to Caroline Bowles].
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Caroline Bowles (who became Mrs. Robert Southey). March 1, 1828. Says he would be glad to send her his "plain statements, of all the circumstances of the case of the poor woman whom I was able to deliver from her horrible doom." Deals with other matters also.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: ALS, 1827 Aug. 11, Keswick, to Messrs. Treuttel and Wurtz, London.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter addressed to Treuttel and Wurtz (probably Treutel and Wurtz, publishers). August 11, 1827. Acknowledges receipt of Bank of England post-bill for £100.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: ALS, 1826 May 13, Keswick, to unknown correspondent.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter. May 13, 1826. Mentions that a set of books directed by Southey in care of the recipient of the letter should have arrived.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: ALS, 1824 May 24, [London], to Charles Danvers, [Bristol].
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Charles Danvers. May 24, 1824. "Will leave tomorrow (Tuesday) at four p.m. and hopes to arrive at Danvers's door (in Bristol?) before three o'clock Wednesday."
Davis, Bertram R.
Opie, Amelia Alderson, 1769-1853: ALS, 1823 Jan. 13, Norwich, to Robert Southey.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Robert Southey. January 13, 1823. Her client, Alfred Pettitt, an invalid music teacher, wishes to publish a collection of hymns. Mrs. Opie hopes that Southey and Wordsworth will be willing to supply compositions for his collection.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Continuation of file 233a.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of a ts. transcription of Robert Southey's diary from his trip through mainland Europe, including France, Italy and Switzerland. Ts. has ms. corrections and additions. Continued in 233b.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: ALS, 1816 April 23, Keswick, to the Rev. Dr. Bell.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to the Rev. Dr. Bell. April 23, 1816. Acknowledges receipt of weather-glass, damaged in shipment. Hartley Coleridge has fellowship at Oriel. Has had visitor: a professor of chemistry from Columbia College, New York.
Davis, Bertram R.
More, Hannah, 1745-1833: ALS, [1811?], Gt. Pulteney St. [Bath], to the Rev. Mr. Haiveis.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter, 1811 (?) to the Rev. Mr. Haiveis. Enclosed letter from Mr. Hornes suggest taking no notice "till we see the result from Lambeth."
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: ALS, 1809 March 14-15, Keswick, to Thomas Southey, Plymouth.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to Thomas Southey (Robert's brother and an officer in the Royal Navy.) March 14-15, 1809. Discusses progress on poem "Curse of Kehama." Reports that the Quarterly Review has been published, mentions his and Walter Scott's contributions, editorial deletions, his payment. Discusses development in the war, "Thalaba" has been finished. His Brazil reviewed by Sharon Turner, to be reviewed by Bedford and, possibly, S.T. Coleridge.
Published in Kenneth Curry's New Letters v.1 p. 502.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of copies of Robert Southey's letters, as well as one from Caroline Southey, Davis' notes on the letters, a list of letters published, a list of omissions from published letters, and a list of ms. letters of Robert Southey and Hannah More at Bristol Public Libraries.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Note, 1805 April 2.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph passage dated April 2, 1805. Written in the form of a note in a common-place book, but it reads as if it is a letter from a gentleman to a lady.
Davis, Bertram R.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834: ["Kiss and the Blush"]: clipping, 1803 May 12.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Clipping of poem "The Kiss and the Blush" from Morning Post (?) May 12, 1803. ("My gentle, Grace, I did but seek"). Initialed "S.T.C." in Coleridge's autograph.
Davis, Bertram R.
Wordsworth, William : letters to Robert Southey.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of copies of five items of correspondence from William Wordsworth to others, including Miss Taylor, John Taylor, Thomas Hervey and Robert Southey. Letters have ms. notations by Davis.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph sentence on the back of a frank of John Rickman, Clerk of the House of Commons. "If anything can be more detestable...it is the manner in which there have been attempts to gloss over actions which public opinion..." The small paper fragment has been set into a larger sheet of paper showing an explanation of the item.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Notes.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph sheets containing quotations, lists of words, references, etc. 18 small leaves.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert. Mary, the Maid of the Inn. London:
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of one illustrated short-story titled "Mary, the Maid of the Inn; An Affecting Narrative: Detailing, her Unfortunate and Ill-Requited Attachment; Her Singular Courage, and the Miraculous Manner in Which She Becomes an Instrument in the Discovery of a Murder, and Brining One of the Perpetrators to Condign Punishment. Describing, Also, the Wandering of the Unfortunate Mary, who Becomes a Wretched Maniac. From the Celebrated Poem, by Robert Southey, Which is Also Added Hereto." The book formerly belonged to Doris Davis.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Note, one sentence insert.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph sentence beginning "indeed the adventurers arrived in fortunate time..."
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Notes.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph booklet of quotations from various authors (9 x 10 cm). About twenty leaves originally; a few have been removed in part or completely.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Southey's Commonplace Book, Second Series.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph notes published in Southey's Common-Place book, Second Series. Ed. John Wood Warter, London, Longmans, 1849. (Titles and a few footnotes supplied in pencil by Warter). Notes are listed below and keyed to the pages in which they appear in the Common-Place book. The first number is the page; the second gives the note's place on the page; a partial note at the top of a page is counted as no. 1.
Davis, Bertram R.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834: Note.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Untitled note in Coleridge's hand. Original envelope states "Autograph of Coleridge with Southey's attestation." (Nothing in Southey's hand) 2 pages on one sheet. "Now placed in vol. II of S.T. Coleridges Poet & Dramatic Works - page 86. Side by side with the poem it gives in ms. E. Dowden July 30, 1883." Dowden was a distinguished early scholar in the Romantic movement.
Davis, Bertram R.
More, Hannah, 1745-1833: ALS, n.d., Barley Wood, to William Perry [?], Churchill.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter to William Perry. "Mr. Davis's friends hope he will stand" "Can you think of any votes that we might ask for?"
Davis, Bertram R.
More, Martha, 1745-[?]: ALS,Sept. 3, 1819, to an unknown correspondent.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph letter. Sept. 3, 1819. Long letter to an unknown correspondent concerning the arrival of a book and other matters. Note at top in different hand "To be kept - part addressed to AG."
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: List of names and London addresses.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph list of names and London addresses.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Note, prescription.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph prescription for treating "erisypelas measles and scarlet fever".
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Notes.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph sheets containing original memoranda, verse compositions (unpublished?), ideas for composition, and notes. 12 slips of paper.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph glossary of dialect terms (Scottish?; Lake District?) one sheet (2 pages) in an unknown hand.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: List, Quarterly Review.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph list of Southey's contributions to the Quarterly Review. 100-plus items, 2 sheets.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Robert 1774-1843: Pages from one of Southey's notebooks.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph pages from one of Southey's notebooks. Includes lists of Mexican, Greek, Oriental, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish names for possible use in his poetry. Includes ideas for subjects for poems. One or two of the names may have a genuine connection with the poetry of Coleridge. One leaf in Spanish, headed "Papel publico em Madrid..." Nine leaves. Also included is the original auction advertisement for the group.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Clipping of poem "Inscription for a Seat by a Road Side, Half Way up a Steep Hill, Facing the South" Morning Post (?) no. 10, 021 (Oct. 21, 1800?) ("thou, who in youthful vigour rich, and light") initialed W.W. in Wordsworth's autograph. Possibly actually T.S. Coleridge's poem.
Davis, Bertram R.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834: ["The Lethargist and Madman"]: clipping, 1799 Dec. 19.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Clipping of poem "The Lethargist and Mad (man?)" from Morning Post (?) 1799-1800? no. 9679. ("In Good King Olem's Reign, I've read"). Initialed "S.T.C." in Coleridge's autograph.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Series is comprised of a collection of manuscripts held in trust, given to the archive by Doris Davis, widow of Bertram R. Davis. The items include letters, poetry, an indenture and other miscellaneous notes by romantic poets and their relatives including Robert Southey, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Davis, Bertram R.
Barrett, William : History & Antiquities of the City of Bristol : excerpt.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of a an excerpt from the original 1789 edition of William Barrett's "History & Antiquities of the City of Bristol." This excerpt relates to Chatterton, and includes inserted plates, some of which may be extraneous. Barrett was known to have believed Chatterton's Rowley story and to have published the information as fact, before the scandal broke.
Davis, Bertram R.
Catcott, George : Chattertonian Manuscript.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of a typed transcription of the Chattertonian Manuscript, possibly by George Catcott. The manuscript is comprised of works by Chatterton, a history of the Rowley affair, letters from Chatterton to Catcott, with notes by Catcott throughout. This typed copy has been bound together with an index and table of contents. In the front of the book is laid in a signature of Thomas Chatterton and its accompanying auction notice, as well as a letter regarding the authenticity of the signature. Also included is a print showing George Catcott.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of one manuscript titled "Chattertonian ms." The manuscript itself is a transcribed typed copy of the original, which was compiled and written by George Catcott. Catcott was the first person to be approached by Chatterton regarding the Thomas Rowley poems. The manuscript includes passages from works by Thomas Chatterton, letters to and from Catcott and Chatterton, as well as notes by Catcott on Chatterton and the Thomas Rowley affair. Inlaid in the front of the book is a signature of Thomas Chatterton's as well as a letter addressing the authenticity of the signature. Also included is a print of George Catcott. The bookplate reads "Conrad P. Fry oneth me is me jure tenet, and this booke confesse to be quieunque me invenit."
Davis, Bertram R.
Chatterton, Thomas : clippings.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of one hundred twenty eight clippings on the life and works of Thomas Chatterton.
Davis, Bertram R.
Bertram R. Davis Research Files
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Series consists of research files created and accumulated by Bertram R. Davis on his various areas of interest. Includes files on Coleridge, Wordsworth, Chatterton, Southey, Lamb, and others, as well as personal research files.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Collection consists of materials created and accumulated by Bertram R. Davis on the history of Bristol and the romantics. Includes correspondence between 164 correspondents, 45 manuscript groups, research notes, photographs, clippings, articles, offprints, excerpts, and other ephemera. Also included is a file of correspondence from Bertram donated by Kenneth Curry and a file of correspondence relating to portraits of Southey donated by Dr. Warren U. Ober.
Arranged in six series as follows:
1. Manuscripts Held in Trust
2. Chattertonian Manuscript;
3. Correspondence;
4. Articles, Offprints, etc.;
5. Bertram R. Davis Research Files;
6. Visual Materials.
Davis, Bertram R.
Chatterton, Thomas : Knightes Templaries Chyrche.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of a copy of Thomas Chatterton's "Knightes Templaries Chyrche" which he alleged to have been written by Thomas Rowley.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of articles, offprints, excerpts from books and other items accumulated by Bertram R. Davis in the course of his research and study on Bristol and the romantics. Some offprints are presentation copies and feature inscriptions to Davis. A number of Davis' correspondents are represented through the articles in this series.
Davis, Bertram R.
Chatterton, Thomas : Lines on Redcliffe Church.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of Chatterton's poem "Lines on Redcliffe Church." The poem is torn from a book (possibly John Britton's "An Historical and Architectural Essay Relating to Redcliffe Church, Bristol. Also, an Essay on the Life and Character of Thomas Chatterton") and mounted on a heavy stock paper.
Davis, Bertram R.
Southey, Edith Fricker 1774-1837: Invitation, n.d., to Mr. and the Misses Philips, Royal-Oak.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
Autograph invitation from "Mr. & Mrs. Southey & Mrs. Coleridge" to "Mr. & the Misses Philips, Royal-Oak."
Davis, Bertram R.