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Guide to the Thomas Campbell papers, 1807-1843
Biographical NoteThomas Campbell, a Scotch poet, was born July 27, 1777 in Glasgow. His published volumes include "Pleasures of Hope" in 1799, "Gertrude of Wyoming" in 1809, and Theodric in 1834. He is best known for his war poems, such as "Hohenlinden," "The Battle of the Baltic," and "Ye Mariners of England." By 1805 he was employed at the Star newspaper. In 1820, he became editor for The New Monthly Magazine. In 1825, he suggested the London University, playing a large part in its founding, and in 1827 was elected rector of Glasgow University. Thomas Campbell passed away on June 15, 1844 at Boulogne, and was buried at Westminster Abbey. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe collection includes “Notices of the Life of Lord Byron by Moore and Remarks on Those Notices by Lady Byron”, part of an article which poet Campbell published in The New Monthly Magazine, in March or April, 1830 decrying Moore’s biography of Byron and defending Lady Byron in the matter of the couple’s separation. Also included is a signed receipt (1843, “Payment for fourth copy of my Poems”.) and letters to Francis Freeling, J. Richardson, Miller, Engraver at Edinburgh and others. They describe a holiday in the Isle of Wight, in one he writes about postage on his sheets from the printer; in others he discusses his writings. There is also a portrait of Campbell in the collection. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThis material is open for research. Use RestrictionsPermission to publish from the Thomas Campbell papers, 1807-1843, MS 140, must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationThomas Campbell papers, 1807-1843, MS 140, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Acquisition InformationPurchased from Myers (dealer). Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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