20 p., with addresses. Various sizes. Docketed by Eliza: Eartham Aug 9 1789. Docketed by Eliza: Eartham Aug 16 1789. 3rd page has ALS signed "Tom Tit", from Thomas Alphonso Hayley. Docketed by Mrs. Beridge. (Aug 23 1789) Docketed by Eliza: Eartham Aug 30 1789.
20 p., with addresses. Various sizes. Docketed by Eliza: April 16th 1789. April 17 letter includes ALS from Thomas Alphonso Hayley to Eliza (Ball) Hayley.
All concerning "the good effect of Ventilators" on ships and their financial and health benefits. Hales stresses cost savings from the slower decay of timber. All addressed to William Wildman Barrington, Viscount Barrington (1717-1793). With: ALS from William Wallace to Lord Barrington; Admiralty Office, 1752 Sep 22, enclosing drawing of a section of the Sheerness outfitted with Hales's ventilator. Acc.: 03.8.7
Discussing his poetry, its publication, and containing an early MS of "The Beech Tree's Petition" Also, a description of his travels, and meetings with William Roscoe (1753-1831), William Godwin (1756- 1836), Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), Henry Fuseli (1741-1825), Sir Gilbert Elliot, First Earl of Minto (1751-1814), as well as London Clubs and their members. ACC: 94.11.12 (44.214)
