seeks his fortune in London; [1]

poverty in London; [1]

keeps a diary; [1]

unsuccessful attempts to sell his poems; [1]

appeals to Edmund Burke; [1]

Burke's help and patronage; [1]

invited to Burke's country seat; [1], [2]

publishes The Library; [1], [2]

friendship with Burke; [1]

second letter to Burke; [1]