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On printed notepaper, 'Mercury Office', Stamford. - Invites Houghton to join subscribers for a Memorial to the late John Clare to be erected in Helpston churchyard; the Churchwarden, Mr. Bellars, is very much involved. Paradise wrote obitutary of Clare in the Gentleman's Magazine for June. With press cuttings on proposed Memorial to David Gray, and on John Clare's writings whilst confined to Northampton Lunatic Asylum (extract from account by Eliza Cook, 1851).

Annotated, not in Milnes' hand, 'From the Spectator. May 17th 1862'.

Account of inauguration of monument to David Gray.

Huish, Devon. - Part of beginning of letter missing. Encouraged by Houghton's support of David Gray; has been writing since the age of 10; is now 49 and has published three volumes; some details missing; had hoped to promote a final publication by success in the Calderon competition; what were the shortcomings of his entry? Disappointed that no prizes were awarded; time allowed was too short, especially for a clergyman during Lent.

Account of inauguration , quoting speeches of H. G. Bell etc. Including letters from Marian James and John Nichol.

With description of the stone and its location.

Only has personal autographs of David Gray. William Logan could probably supply one.

Account of visit to David Gray's monument in Kirkintilloch by 'Xanthus' of Glasgow.

Account of visit to David Gray's monument in Kirkintilloch by 'Xanthus' of Glasgow.

Letter signed 'W. Gurney'.

On printed notepaper for 21 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. - Macmillan has agreed to publish a new edition of David Gray's poems at his own risk for Mrs Gray's benefit. Mr Maclehose received the enclosed letters Nos. 1-3 in the Isle of Man and later a reply from Macmillan [No. 4]. Nos. 5-6 are Mr Freeland's replies to letters from Logan concerning possible publication by Strachan [sic]. Nos. 7-8 are Mrs Gray's letter to Buchanan and his reply. No. 9 is Logan's own note to Maclehose. Mrs Gray is happy for Macmillan to publish an enlarged edition of her son's poems: he has offered her £30 extended over three years but she retains the copyright. Asks Houghton to comment and return the enclosures. Postscript: the eldest son Matthew appears to be dying of consumption.

Printed notepaper for 21 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. - Encloses note from eldest surviving son of Mrs Gray [mother of poet David Gray]; financial support of the family; Macmillan's have not returned David Gray's MS; Mr Maclehose thinks they will not publish any more of his work. Asks Houghton to enquire after the MS for Mrs Gray's sake. Postscript: Macmillan's promised to bring out another volume from which Mrs Gray should receive £30, but perhaps it should not be urged now.
Enclosed: letter, 12 Nov. 1869, from Andrew Gray to William Logan: has obtained the £6 from the Bank; very grateful to Logan and other friends for looking after their interests. Merkland, 1 f.

Printed notepaper for 21 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. - Mr. [Alexander?] Macmillan has written to say he does not plan to publish another volume of David Gray's poems; MS will be returned via Mr. Maclehose; will consider what is best for the Gray family.

Text of verse dated 12 Apr. 1859.

Including re publication of David Gray's poems.

Including re publication of David Gray's poems.

Including re publication of David Gray's poems.

Text of verse dated 12 Apr. 1859.