Croswell, William, 1760-1834. Papers of William Croswell, 1776-1834. Letter from William Croswell to R. Nicholson, 1820 January 13. HUG 1306.5 Box 1, Folder 63, Harvard University Archives.

Cambridge near Boston {January} 13, 1820.

Sir, In March 1808 you reccommended a Mercator Map of the Stars which I was endeavouring to publish by subscription: it was engraved in Boston, long since by an English Artist the execution however is not to be commended

I send eight of the Maps with explanatory pamphlets to Mr Charles Turner Schoolmaster. I request you to accept two of the Maps as a small return for your kindness. I shall notify Mr Turner.

My delay must be [imputed?] to numerous cares and perplexities partly to sickness and partly perhaps to Laziness.

I have been for seven years endeavouring to form a Catalogue of the College Library. Much time has been lost by sickness.

I shall be glad to receive a letter if you can spare to write If you can spare time to write a letter I shall be glad to receive it ; it will reach me if directed be well to direct it to the care of {Mister} Charles Stimpson Boston.

I am, Sir, Yours, {William} Croswell.

Mr. Nicholson. True copy [?] [?] 1820. Printed copy of Recommended [?] as included

{Mister} R. Nicholson Teacher of Mathematics Liverpool

Letter to {Mister} R Nicholson Liverpool {January} [?] 1820