Addison acknowledges receipt of a parcel; he was unable to find Dr. Hannes at home but has "left his part w[i]th his Servitor." A postscript note states "you shall have yo[u]r Urania [th]e beginning of This Week."

Indicates a plan to leave the country on Sunday. States that news he receives suggests that the recipient is alive "but a Certificate of your heath under your own hand would have been most acceptable." With integral address leaf addressed "To Mr. Tonson near Somerset House, Strand, London."

Concerns subscriptions Atterbury collected at Oxford, apparently for Tonson's illustrated . Complains that "The thinness of [th]e University, particularly our house, and [th]e expectations people are in of greater affairs have been [th]e cause that this Thing has not gone forward so well as it would have done at another time; especially if you had gone on immediately with it upon [th]e first proposal all people were strangely fond of it." Includes a list of 31 subscribers. Also refers to Dryden's .

For a debt of £6 owing to Mr. Baggs, Jacob Tonson I being Behn's surety.

Memorandum of agreement signed R: Bentley and Ja. Tonson. Bentley assigns to Jacob Tonson one-third of the copy of Roger L'Estrange's , 1 guinea in hand and 30 guineas to be paid at the next reprinting (which occurred in 1693). On verso, Bentley's receipt for the 30 guineas, dated February 20, 1692/3.

Indicates that his "kinsman Coll Congreve" wishes to borrow Tonson's portrait of Congreve so that he may "have a copy taken of it."

For £157 paid by Jacob Tonson I. Signed by Congreve and witnessed by Jacob Tonson II.

Refers to a project to "turn volunteer" and indicates "my Lord Bembruck is goeing for holland." Sends regards to "Aunt Cos Tonson & all the rest of my relations."

Regarding attempts to get Tonson excused from being sheriff.

Concerning his Juvenal and containing criticism on the chronology of the .

Reminds Tonson that the Electoral Prince would be a subscriber to Caesar's . Requests that Tonson send to his father "the productions of our English Poets who are all your friends; & never fail to communicate to you their verses."

A critical discussion of John Dryden and Alexander Pope.

John Dryden acknowledges receipt of 30 guineas, for which he transfers to Jacob Tonson all his right in printing the copy of his . Signed by Dryden, witnessed by John Dryden, Jr.

For £268, 15 shillings, in part payment of . Signed by Dryden and witnessed by his son, Charles Dryden. On verso, an itemized account of this payment, dated March 23 1698.

Requests that Tonson give Mr. Tompion a goldsmith's bill for £22 and take it "out of the next fifty pounds which you are to pay me, when Virgil is finish'd." Indicates "Ten Eneids are finish'd, & the ninth & tenth written out in my own hand."

Refers to his Northamptonshire rents and asks Tonson to receive them for him "from the carrier of Tocester who lodges at the Castle in Smithfield."

12 couplets signed Cath. Brocerley.

Title of poem from caption.

First line: That Rigorous Crittick who to Virgils Ghost.

Thanks Tonson for a "kind present of cyder."

Signed simply "Halifax." Indicates that he doesn't find his leg so well, and that he desires that Small meet him to dress it. Leaves 1v and top of 2r include what appear to be Small's drafts of his response to Halifax, followed by notes about intimate family matters and altering of Tonson's will on 2r and 2v.

An invitation to join in a "pipe of wine."

On the death of Mr. Cocks and the disposition of his estate. Asks Tonson to do all he can for the sake of Lord Somers' memory. A draft of Tonson's reply (dated July 4, 1724) on the verso.

Indicates "'twill be as impossible to think of Virgil without Mr. Dryden, as of either without Mr. Tonson." Promises to contribute something to Tonson's fifth Miscellany. With separate address leaf addressed "To Mr. Jacob Tonson at the Judge's Head, near the Inner-Temple-Gate in Fleet street, London."

A 2 line note: "My Dear frind. I am heartely glad of your pleasures which are such that you can forgett your most hearty and most entierly faithfull frind and humble servant G. Kneller."

Signed simply "Marlborough." Refers to the Kit-Cat portrait by Kneller of William Congreve, which she was eager to obtain.

Erroneously explains the letter signed Marlborough as referring to a portrait of the Duke of Marlborough (C.c.1 (24))

Thanks Tonson for a present of cider and perry "a different kind of cyder."

Concerns Tonson's gift of cider and perry. Includes a draft reply.

Thanks Tonson for "the best cyder that ever I drank in my life."

Addressed "Dear Brother." Indicates he is unable to wait for him at Barnes according to his promise. Mentions that Lord Lincoln "got so drunk last night at the Kit Cat that I can say nothing for him" and begs the recipient to "make my excuse to Jacob."

Letter accompanying a messenger which his "L[or]d Duke sends to desire your company to Sussex." Indicates that "there will be nobody with him but who will, I believe be agreeable to you" and specifies the presence of "Mr. Pelham, whom you call your Master Harry."

2 letters, apparently written at different times on a single sheet of paper. The first letter concerns Lady Holford's gift of £1200 "to be Improv'd in The Annuities till it should come to 1600, and then to be sold, and an Estate in Land to be purchasd w[i]th it sufficient to answer Two Endowments of 13£ 6s 6d." In the second letter, Newton thanks Tonson for a present of books.

For payment of £50, with promise that Jacob Tonson II deliver books as a gift to the library of Hart Hall to Dr. Newton of Hart Hall, Oxford. Signed "Jacob Tonson jun[io]r." On verso is a receipt from Richard Newton to Jacob Tonson II, dated December 3, 1733, for 42 volumes, after an itemized list of books and their values. Presumably the same gift referenced in C.c.1 (31).

Transcripts of 2 letters about Lewis Theobald and the publication of his edition of Shakespeare. With transcripts of Tonson's replies to both.

Verses and epitaphs, transcribed from Harleian MS 7316.

Concerning Vandermark, who wished to do the engraving for Caesar's .

Mentions seeing Mr. Vandermark, who indicated that he left "the book of letters & designs" at Mr. Halma's for Tonson's use. Offers his services to Tonson.

Inquires after Tonson's health. As he has been ill himself, he asked Mr. Aubrey to buy the books Tonson requested: "He offered 5-10 for the Plinys & Bronsard, which the man absolutely refused." States that Mr. Vandermark is not in town and "the picture won't be done till next Monday." Also, "Mr Carteau has not Corneille's Thomas a Kempis, as he tells me he satisfied you by last night's post."

Assures Tonson that the King of Prussia has ordered a man to paint the urose (i.e. urus or wild ox). The King will also subscribe to Tonson's book (i.e. the publication of Caesar's )

Signed: Raby. Wentworth was later the Earl of Strafford.

Sends regrets: "it is not possible for mee to be of the party." Also, a fragment of another letter (39b).

Indicates that he will be going to Halland and Bishopstone in two weeks. Indicates a strong desire for Tonson's company.

Concerning arrangements for Joseph Addison to conduct the Duke's son on a continental tour.

Concerning aborted arrangements for Joseph Addison to conduct Somerset's son on a continental tour and expressing his frustration with Addison. Apologizes to Tonson "I am very sorry that I have given you soe much trouble in it but I know you are good & will forgive it."

With postscript "our club is dissolv'd till you revive it again which wee are impatient off."

Concerning terms of Somerset's proposal that Joseph Addison serve as a companion in his son's travels.

An account of his travels on the way to Venice. Includes postscript "My service to our friends of the Club."

Asks to reschedule tomorrow's party, since the speaker is ill and other attendees (Mr. Doddington, Mr. Pulteney, and Mr. Methuen) are not able to come.

States that he is glad to hear that Tonson's Caesar "advances so nobly" and indicates that Prince Eugene will not only be a subscriber but "has given me his arms & Titles to be inserted under one of yr Cutts." Also hopes to send the Margraffe of Baden as subscriber. Prince Eugene desires Tonson's Horace. Sends "hearty affections to the Kit-Cat; I often wish it were my fortune to make one with you at 3 in [th]e morning."

Concerning Tonson's Caesar. Mentions that Prince Eugene is "very inquisitive" about the date of publication and states that "Count Frise desires his name may be among [th]e subscribers."

Sends the letter and arms of the Margraf of Baden and Prince Eugene; states that Davenant would send Count Frizen's; reminds Tonson that he already has his arms in his Virgil.

Mentions receiving Tonson's letter before sitting down to dinner with Lord Hallifax and Congreve and shares gossip. States "We shall get nothing finishd there till you come: the Kit Catt too, will never meet without you, so you see here's a generall Stagnation for want of you."

Unsigned.

A letter full of gossip. Sends his own coat of arms and indicates that he has written to Lord Carlisle for his "but if you spend much more of your time about 'em in Holland, we all resolve never to subscribe to an Other Book that must carry you beyond Sea."

Shares news that he has "taken this great Leap in the Dark: marriage." Reproaches Tonson for not writing to him and hopes that Tonson will make a winter trip to England. Shares news of Lord Cobham, the Duchess of Marlborough, and the Duke of Newcastle.

Unsigned.

Shares news of friends and refers to politics ("I know no state matters worth writing").

Unsigned.

Refers to South Sea stock which is "rising so vastly; I am however only a looker on, and a Rejoycer, not an envyer, of other peoples good Fortune." Refers to Richard Steele's quarrel with the Lord Chamberlain (Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle): "a new licence has been granted to Wilks, Cibber & Booth which they accepting of, and acting under; have Left him with his Patents but not one Player and so the Lord Chamberlain's authority over the Playhouse is retor'd and the Patent end in a joke." Predicts a successful opera season.

Unsigned.

Lord Carlisle has named Friday "for the Barns Expedition," and Lady Marlborough agrees to it and will order a barge at Whitehall.

Dated: Wednesday.

Regarding payment from Lord Jersey.

Addressed on verso: To Mr. Jacob Tonson at Down place near Maidenhead in Berks. With note indicating "Answerd."

Thanks Small for his letter and his assistance in the reconciliation with Jacob Tonson II. States "I am truly grieved [tha]t I ever said (I can say upon my soul I nevour thought) anything disobleiging to or of any one of [the]/his? family who I naturally must Love and doe admire" and indicates his intention of writing to Jacob the following week.

With integral address leaf addressed To Mr. Small, Surgeon in York buildings, London.

Concerning country affairs.

Names Jacob Tonson II his executor and heir. Also includes bequest of 20 pounds? to his nephew Jeremiah Lewin, a legacy to his nephew Richard Tull for £60 per annum, with provision that Jacob Tonson II allow him further assistance "as he shall find it necessary," and payments of £5 for two years to Mr. Hollings, Mr. Bridges, and Mr. G. Elton that they "shal distribute the same the persons being to be such as are not in [th]e pores book to be allowd by the Parish of Ledbury."

Similar content to the draft version dated March 19, 1731 (C.c.1 (58)). George Elton's name crossed out.

Signed, sealed, and witnessed, but not probated.

A 12 line political satire.

Title from caption.

First line: Rise Grafton, Richmond, Ranelagh, take Arms.

A political satire.

Title from caption.

First line When I belong to Earle of Clare.

Title from first line.

A poem with numerous edits, including one to the first line. Original text of first line "When I behold you pensive sitting" has the word "Lonely" added above "pensive."

Title from endorsement, in a hand other than that of the text. Consists of biographical information about Dr. Hobbs, a surgeon. He is said to have been a cousin to Thomas Hobbes of Malmsbury, and he and Wycherley were born in the same town and were the same age.

Bill for wigs, shaving, and rent, with receipt signed by Charles Grignion.

Bill for wigs, shaving, and rent. With receipt, dated July 15 and signed by Charles Grignion.

Notes by Alexander Small, who attempted to reconcile the difference between the uncle and nephew arising largely out of the terms of Jacob Tonson I's will.

With signed receipt from Philip Morris, dated November 24, 1736, acknowledging receipt of the full contents of the bill (£124, 5 shillings 4 pence) and all demands.

The writer and recipient not named; presumably addressed to Tonson and in reference to the misunderstanding between Jacob Tonson I and Jacob Tonson II. Refers to a Mr. Wilson and suggests that the recipient "tell him your mind, and let that be used by him as the terms of a mediation between you and your Cosin."

For fruit trees at Barns. On verso, receipt dated February 8, 1737/8.

For various "herneys" (journeys?) for Elton's Master Tonson. With receipt dated September 14, 1737.

Transcripts of 8 letters from Pope to Jacob Tonson I and Jacob Tonson II and of two replies from the latter. Several concern the younger Tonson's publication of Theobald's edition of Shakespeare. Also, a letter from Pope to the elder Tonson, following the death of his nephew. With a few notes of explanation interspersed.

Apparently a reply to Vanbrugh's letter of June 18, 1722. Includes references to "playhouses (I cannot call them Theatres), Mr. Waller, Mr. Congreve, etc.

A poem by William Congreve, transcribed from Harleian MS. 7318. First line: Sincerest critick of my prose or rhyme.

Concerning letters from Sir Joseph Jekyll and Elizabeth Jekyll. Mentions the portraits of them by G. Kneller.