Catalogue description From Matthew Nicholson (1746-1819), brother-in-law

This is a discursive correspondence, giving not only family and local news but Matthew Nicholson's views on current affairs, details of his cultural activities and other interests. He rejects the gift of a telescope as "... our cloudy skys and cold nights had put me out of conceit with Astronomy ..." (see 920 NIC/9/2/10). He recommends a "music meeting at Manchester" and reflects "What an anxious time is this for the affairs of the Continent! Poor Poland! What can save it?" (see 920 NIC/9/2/14). On a more local level Matthew Nicholson describes "the grievous calamity that has befallen and is befalling this boastful and busy town. Yesterday Caldwell's Bank stoped payment and this day most of the other banks decline doing business ..." (920 NIC/9/2/16). In his letters Matthew Nicholson frequently mentions "Mr. Roscoe" [William Roscoe (1753-1831) - "I think highly of Mr. Roscoe's judgement and integrity - but he constantly advises people against going to law ..." (920 NIC/9/2/11).

See 920 NIC/10