Fleet Street. William Wright. 1821. pp. 64. 8vo. Contemporary style half calf, marbled boards. Half title present. Wise Vol 2, p. 77. 'This is not only a scarce book, but also an interesting one. Regarding it Byron write - I have just read John Bull's Letter. It is diabolically well written, and full of fun and ferocity. I must forgive the dog, whoever he is.' Byron the goes on to suspect Hobhouse, Peacock, and Isaac Disraeli. Wise assigns it to John Black of the Morning Chronicle. Lockhart's authorship is now recognised - see in COPAC the National Trust and Register of Preservation Surrogates entries. Chew p.39.
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