The letters mostly discuss Rolfe's literary plans, and the possibility that Richards might wish to publish a volume of his reviews, his translation of the poetry of Meleager, and two novels. They are imbued with Rolfe's firm belief in the merit and significance of his work.
Frederick William Rolfe ('Baron Corvo'): Letters from him to Grant Richards
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- Dates of Creation1905-1906
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- Language of MaterialEnglish .
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The Library also holds a short letter from Rolfe (signing himself 'Frederick Baron Corvo') to the University Librarian, 26 June 1902 (MS Add.2588/127), enclosing an authorial statement to be kept with the Library's copy of his Chronicles of the house of Borgia, which was subsequently removed from that volume and catalogued separately as a manuscript (MS Add.2768/12).