[Letter] 1808 Aug. 31, Chichester [to] W. Hayley Esq. Felpham
By: W. Walker.
Contributors: Hayley, William, 1745-1820.
Series: Blake -- no. 1479B; Blake box -- no. 15
Published: 1808
Language: eng
Format: Manuscript
Subjects: Blake, William, -- 1757-1827 -- Friends and associates; Hayley, William, -- 1745-1820 -- Friends and associates
Description: A letter from W. Walker to William Hayley in which he mentions an intent to publish a book of poems by a recently departed friend, Thomas Bradford. Walker mentions that his publisher friend, Mason has suggested using an engraving of William Blake's as the frontispiece to the work. The book, Poetical pieces by the late Mr. Thomas Bradford was printed in 1808 without Blake's engraving. Cf. Blake records.
Notes: Holograph, signed.

The letter begins: Dear Sir, I thank you as for all your favors to my poor departed friend ...

Watermarked: Crown over coat of arms 

Remains of W. Walker's seal in black wax with initials, W.W. below addressee.

Bentley, G.E.  Blake records, 2nd ed., pp. 263-264.

Gift to Victoria University Library. Bentley, G.E., Jr. 2005/10/01.

Victoria University Library copy held in Blake box no. 15.