The Frederick Lawrence papers and copy of The Life of Henry Fielding (1855-1863; cubic feet) consists of a contemporary half calf, rebacked volume. Cloth case with leather and gilt label. Author Frederick Lawrence's copy of The Life of Henry Fielding, interleaved with his annotations throughout on some 120 pages. Annotations include both handwritten notes and corrections as well as the occasional newspaper clipping.
Collection also contains four loose pages of notes by Lawrence, five letters from various correspondents responding to Lawrence's inquiries about Fielding, and a newspaper clipping.
Frederick Lawrence was a London barrister and author practicing in the 1850s. Henry Fielding was a celebrated 18th-century British author considered a founder of the English novel.
Source: Materials within collection and Encyclopaedia Brittanica.
Collection is open for research use.
MSS 16142, Frederick Lawrence papers and copy of The Life of Henry Fielding(box number, folder number), Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.
Purchased 28 December 2015.