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1 manuscript letter simply addressed 'Madam' and signed by Mason, in which he comments on the recipient of the letter's previous comments on flying frogs. Also includes a transcript of the letter.

Correspondence, prose and poetry.

Card, featuring a copy of 'Snow garden & birds' by Miller.

Manuscript letter enclosing 3 photographs of Ó Direáin and a short manuscript biographical summary of his career.

Air mail letter, some text damaged from opening. Date taken from the postmark.

Correspondence, prose and poetry.

The letter, sent from Jersey, begins by providing military advice about the French fitting out their Fleet in the ports of Le Havre, Dieppe and Cherbourg. Bonamy further goes on to describe the French ships and talks about the "last war" and his own service in the Navy and that of his son.

The letter, sent from Downing Street [London], begins with Pitt noting he has made enquiries about the Government of Limerick and commenting that a suitable equivalent will need to be found for Mr Cockayne in exchange for the position of constable of Limerick Castle, which Pitt will recommend Vereker for when a suitable option becomes available for Mr Cockayne. A manuscript note on the reverse in another hand records this as "1805 Mr Pitt".

The letter, sent from Downing Street [London], requests Davidson's attendance at the meeting of Parliament fixed for Tuesday 25 November. A manuscript note on the reverse in another hand records this as "The Ministers Letter to D Davidson".

The letter, sent from Burton Pynsent, apologises for the delay in writing and then talks enthusiastically of Pitt's good fortune in politics and his plans for the summer.

The letter begins by apologising for the delay in replying but hopes Meeke knows what has been happening to Pitt as he could not put details in the letter as they are subject to "Civil Inspection". Pitt hopes to see Meeke when he returns in the autumn.

The letter, sent from Wimbledon, remarks that Pitt does not know where Mr Percival is but with information from the recipient of the letter that Percival is in town Pitt has sent Percival a letter making the "proposal". Pitt also requests that he be sent Lord Camden's letter again. Manuscript notes on the reverse in another hand record the place of sending and date of the letter, other text unreadable.

The letter, sent from Downing Street [London], notes that Pitt is to return to Hollwood for the week and hopes to see the letter's recipient the following day. Pitt also mentions that Lord Clare will be dining at Hollwood on Friday.

The letter, sent from Downing Street [London], notes Mr Dundas of Trinity College has declared himself a candidate to represent the University of Cambridge at the next General Election, but Pitt expresses his wish to stand also and hopes to receive the recipient of the letter's support. A manuscript note on the reverse in another hand reads 'The immortal Pitt'.

The letter, sent from Downing Street [London], seeks a full attendance at the upcoming meeting of Parliament as there is much important business. The hand is very neat and may have been written by another, with Pitt simply signing.

The letter appears to be dated 26 May 1810, but this is not possible. The letter apologises for enclosing letters from Messrs Sweedland, ?Wilkinson and Waters [not present] written in consequence of permission given to General Whitelocke. Pitt notes that Mr Sweedland was "an old friend of your late father".

The letter, sent from Walmer Castle, gives travel plans, with Pitt proposing to visit Smith at ?Shrib Grove.

The letter, sent from Pembroke Hall [College], reports that Pitt arrived in Cambridge yesterday and his cold is almost behind him.

The letter, sent from Putney Hill, informs Wellesley that General Lake is to receive a peerage and that Wellesley would receive "an extra red Ribbard on your Brother Genl [General] Wellesley". Pitt then talks of how busy he has been and comments that he believes the country can now meet any French threat. Pitt then discusses Wellesley's return to England and the possibility of being required to stay in India.

The letter, sent from Pembroke Hall [College], informs Wharton that Pitt has declared himself a candidate for the University seat (Cambridge) at the General Election. Pitt goes on to say that he relies on "the support of my own college and my musical friends" and seeks Wharton's "favor" [sic] in this endeavour.

The letter thanks Wharton for the "kind expressions of your friendship" and support. The letter may be in response to the position Pitt had recently acquired as the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Shelburne government. Some abbreviated manuscript notes on the reverse in another hand.

The letter apologises for not being about to comply with Wharton's wishes on 2 recent occasions and hopes to be able to do so in the future. Manuscript sum on the reverse.