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1816-12-6
Lindsey Place, Chelsea
From John Galt
Has dispatched the manuscripts of William Spence by coach, and encloses the key. Hopes JH will call on him when in town.
Letter ID: 9684 | Summarized by: RS | Physical Document: ALS 1p | Repository: RS:HS 8.34 | Best-guess date: 1816-12-06
1817-8-28
Dawlish near Exeter
To John Galt
Discusses plans for an edition of the mathematical writings of the late William Spence, to be edited by JH.
Letter ID: 8660 | Summarized by: MJC | Physical Document: ALS 2pp | Repository: National Archives of Canada | Best-guess date: 1817-08-28
1817-9-20
Lindsey Place, Chelsea
From John Galt
Has passed JH's communication to Mrs. [William] Spence, who desires that publication may proceed as quickly as possible. Would he decide on a publisher. Will write biographical details himself. Would JH give him details of title page and contents.
Letter ID: 9685 | Summarized by: RS | Physical Document: ALS 2pp | Repository: RS:HS 8.35 | Best-guess date: 1817-09-20
1817-9-26
Lindsey Place, Chelsea
From John Galt
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.
Letter ID: 9686 | Summarized by: RS | Physical Document: ALS 1p | Repository: RS:HS 8.36 | Best-guess date: 1817-09-26
1817-10-15
Slough
To John Galt
Discusses editorial actions taken by JH in editing mathematical manuscripts of William Spence, including materials recently sent to JH by JG.
Letter ID: 8661 | Summarized by: MJC | Physical Document: ALS 2pp | Repository: National Archives of Canada | Best-guess date: 1817-10-15
1817-10-23
Lindsey Place, Chelsea
From John Galt
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.
Letter ID: 9687 | Summarized by: RS | Physical Document: ALS 2pp | Repository: RS:HS 8.37 | Best-guess date: 1817-10-23
1817-10-29
Lindsey Place, Chelsea
From John Galt
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.
Letter ID: 9688 | Summarized by: RS | Physical Document: ALS 3pp | Repository: RS:HS 8.38 | Best-guess date: 1817-10-29

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