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Autograph letter signed with initials : Genoa, to his brother John Hunt, 1822 Dec. 26.

BIB_ID
101346
Accession number
MA 987.10
Creator
Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859.
Display Date
1822 Dec. 26.
Description
1 item (4 p., with address) ; 26 cm
Notes
Part of a collection of Leigh Hunt letters; see main record for MA 987 for more information.
Probably added to this collection ca. 1923.
The reason for addressing this letter to "Mr. Thomas" is unknown.--Cf. Gates.
With seal and Genoa postmarks , and addressed to "Mr. Thomas, 22. Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, London, England."
Summary
Concerning the libel suit brought against John Hunt by Charles Murray of Bridge Street on behalf of the Constitutional Association. Discussing precedents of burlesque and satire, mentioning that he has talked about the libel case with Lord Byron, and mulling over lawyers and a defense. Asking after the sale of the periodical The Liberal, referencing Byron's investment in it, and alluding to his money and health troubles, mentioning "unsettled state" of Mary Shelley's affairs.