ALS Allan Cunningham to 'My dear friend' The recipient of this letter is believed to be John Taylor, Esq. A letter sending a traditional version of The Romance of Fair Annie of Lochragan for the new issue of 'the mag.' Also includes the first sheet of his proof of 'the introduction' for the benefit of Mr. Taylor's reading., 2 November 1824

The collection comprises 19 items in total: thirteen letters addressed either to or from Allan Cunningham form its bulk. The correspondence largley concerns matters connected with Cunningham's numerous publishing projects, including his Lives of the Most Eminent British Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, which appeared between 1829 and 1833. Also included in the collection are three Mss. poems--one perhaps by the Rev. J. Judkins and two by Cunningham.

This collection comprises 19 items in total: 13 letters either to or from Mr. Cunningham; 3 poems, one perhaps by the Rev. J. Judkins and two by Cunningham; a single printed item - a biographical sketch of Sir Walter Scott perhaps composed by Mr. Cunningham; finally, there are two reproductions of engravings of Mr. Cunningham both autographed by the subject.