(Undated. At the head has been added, ‘About Nov 1’.)
(Dated ‘Friday 1817’.)
30 Blenheim Terrace, Scarboro'. - Sure Quaritch would not do anything 'discreditable' to FitzGerald's memory, but his friendship for Aldis Wright will prevent him writing a notice of this edition and memoir. Note on FitzGerald's translations.
'The Mayor of Pontefract hopes that, as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Lord Houghton, who was so long associated with the Borough, the Tradesmen and Inhabitants will close their Places of Business to-morrow (Thursday) at 2 o'clock, the day appointed for the funeral. E. H. Coleman, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Pontefract.
Printed by R. Holmes, 'Advertiser' Office, Pontefract.
(Transcript in the hand of R. C. Mangin, docketed ‘Reverend Edward Mangin’s reply to Mr: Warren Hastings critique upon his Essay on Light Reading’. Dated 1808 at the end. ‘Aug.’ has been added at the head in pencil.)
19 Church Road, Willesden, N. W. - Thanks Quaritch for the copy of FitzGerald's Works, which he calls 'a worthy monument to the man'. A sketch by Simpson of 'Turbat-i-Shaik Jam' [Torbat-e Jam], the site of Jami's tomb, could be included if there is a second edition.
(Undated. The date ‘(about) 12th Novr 1802’ has been added at the head. Postmarked on the 16th.)