The Works of William Cowper / His life, letters, and poems, now first completed by the introduction of Cowper's private correspondence

by William Cowper

[568] Private correspondence.

[569] The office of Poet Laureat, mentioned in a former letter.

[570] Private correspondence.

[571] In Norfolk.

[572] Private correspondence.

[573] This counterpane is mentioned in a previous letter, dated Oct. 5th, in this year: so that, unless it was taken back and then returned in an improved state, there seems to be some error, that we do not profess to explain.

[574] Miss Stapleton, afterwards Lady Throckmorton, and the person to whom the present undertaking is dedicated.

[575] The wife of Sir John Throckmorton.

[576] See mortuary verses composed on this occasion.

[577] Private correspondence.