MS#475: Letter from Ernest Thomas Cook to Elkin Mathews., 01/01/1879-12/31/1909

File — Box: 2, Folder: 87

Identifier: GAMMS470.1.144

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains all material by and pertaining to Algernon Charles Swinburne. Corresponding curatorial files maintained by John Mayfield for most items are cited. Access to these files are by permission from the Manuscripts Librarian.

Dates

01/01/1879-12/31/1909

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 20 Cubic Feet (40 document cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Manuscript #475: ALS dated "Sunday" from Ernest Thomas Cook, editor of "The Garden," to Elkin Mathews, re Algernon Charles Swinburne at the Rose and Crown tavern in Wimbledon: "...Swinburne goes to the Rose & Crown, Wimbledon, a little old-fashioned inn, between 11 & 12, goes up hill from the Pines. A walk of about 2 1/2 miles. Never has an overcoat I believe..." See also Curatorial file and Index card #475.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

COOK, ERNEST THOMAS - CORRES. TO MATHEWS, ELKIN (ND): Autographed Letter

ELKIN, MATHEWS - CORRES. FROM COOK, ERNEST THOMAS (ND): Autographed Letter

SWINBURNE, ALGERNON CHARLES & ROSE AND CROWN - REF. BY COOK, THOMAS: Autographed Letter