Box-folder 455.2

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Covering a cheque to subscribe to two copies of the memorial volume of Clarke. Apologises for not keeping an appointment with the addressee and Mr. Nuttall. (2 pages)

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Circular letter under the address of Mason, Firth and Co., regarding the compilation of Narrative of the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh to the Colony of Victoria. Requests copy of the address to the Duke with names attached. On the back of the letter is a sketch of two hanging men, probably by G.R. McCrae. (1 page)

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Regarding an article written about himself. Mentions that free education should be added, as this was certainly his work. Asks to be remembered to Clarke and other friends. Intends to go to Victoria next year. (4 pages)

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Humorous letter and poem. Signed "the McGillicuddy & O'Donahoo". (4 pages)

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Regarding a misunderstanding with Bentley's over a cheque to be remitted to Mrs. Clarke. Quotes Bentley's reply and details of publications of Marcus Clarke's works. Concern over a letter sent by Moncure Conway to the Glasgow Herald, stating that Clarke was a gambler and committed suicide. He attempts to correct these stories. (4 pages)

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Will write a memoir on Clarke, and urges Mrs. Clarke to have the stories contradicted in the Age. (4 pages)

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Contradicting statements in Conway's contribution on Marcus Clarke in the Glasgow Herald. Hopes he will deny the assertions publically as soon as possible. (4 pages)

Abstract Moncure Conway has apologised for his article, and done everything in his power to undo the harm he has done. Marcus Clarke appears to have had many enemies. Hopes Mrs. Clarke will show she bears no ill-will and suggests that Henry Gyles Turner could advise her. Sir Andrew Clarke's has regard for Marcus and his previous feeling was that she should take legal proceedings. If Martin had not dealt immediately with the story, he could not have published his article on Marcus Clarke in ...

Abstract Age correspondent to blame for public mention of money remitted to Marion Clarke. Will see Lord Rosebery soon. Wants advance sheets of the memorial volume sent to Melbourne and Sydney papers. He has done all he can to bring Marcus Clarke before the English public, but fears Mackinnon will think he has been too critical of him. Clarke was too great a man to be flattered, and a judicious estimate would serve him best. Does not think a talented radical...

Abstract Hopes his article in Temple Bar will help the memorial volume to Clarke. Already Clarke and His Natural Life are almost forgotten. A writer nowadays must bring out a constant succession of publications to keep his name before the public. A cheap edition of His Natural Life not advisable at present. Lord Rosebery too involved in politics to understand details of publication. Believes that...