Has received JH's letter to which he will reply fully later. Sends some more manuscripts he has received from Mrs. [William] Spence. Also encloses a copy of the unfinished essay of which only 80 copies have been printed.
Has received JH's letter to which he will reply fully later. Sends some more manuscripts he has received from Mrs. [William] Spence. Also encloses a copy of the unfinished essay of which only 80 copies have been printed.
Has sent JH's continuation of William Spence's 'Outlines' to press without any alteration. Gives the scheme adopted for the makeup of the volume. Hopes JH agrees; if not write at once as he is leaving London for some time.
Book will be arranged according to JH's wishes. Underwoods are to be the publishers. Is pleased JH has found signs of greatness in William Spence's works. Hopes JH will show this in his biographical introduction.
Much philosophizing about life, work, and happiness.
The state of the country and friends, and please push JG's book.
About JG's book on population and a pamphlet on the usury laws [letter completed 1817-2-26].
Discusses at some length the strengths and weaknesses of Lucan's Pharsalia. Mentions JG's pamphlet on usury laws, suggesting that the argument from analogy is especially precarious in political economy.
On JG's ignorance of mathematics.
Of poetry, usury laws, and the assizes [letter completed 1817-5-24].
Note to announce the second edition of JG's pamphlet on the usury laws.
Family news, and the sad state of current poetry.
On horse back riding, the law, and the birth of a daughter.
About friendship.
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Single sheet letter to William Mitten.
Seven page long letter from Hooker to William Mitten
A one page letter to William Mitten from Sir Joseph Hooker
One page letter over one folio from Sir Joseph Hooker to William Mitten.
A single page letter from Sir Joseph Hooker to William Erasmus Darwin.