Comprises one bound volume of letters and papers relating to the publication of the Lexicon, including correspondence with Lord Prudhoe, and loose correspondence (copy letters) on the same subject, progress and practicalities of the publication. The correspondence has been calendared to provide short summaries of the contents, including some direct quotation. The catalogue has retained original historic language that may be offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. In order to reflect the original context of creation, such historic language has not been edited or replaced.