To the Rev. W. Unwin. Reasons for not showing his
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o the same. Delay of his publication; Vincent Bourne,and his poems. May 23, 1781 71 To the Rev. John Newton. On the heat; on disembodiedspirits. May 22, 1781 72 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Corrections of his proofs; onhis horsemanship. May 28, 1781 72 To the same. Mrs. Unwin's criticisms; a distinguishingProvidence. June 5, 1781 73 To the same. On the design of his poems; Mr. Unwin'sbashfulness. June 24, 1781 73 Origin of Cowper's acquaintance with Lady Austen. 74 Poetical epistle addressed to that lady by him. 75 Diffidence of the poet's genius. 76 To the Rev. John Newton. His late visit to Olney. LadyAusten's first visit. Correction in "Progress of Error."Intended portrait of Cowper. July 7, 1781 76 To the same. Humorous letter in rhyme, on his poetry.July 12, 1781 77 To the same. Progress of the poem, "Conversation."July 22, 1781. 77 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Though revenge and a spirit oflitigation are contrary to the Gospel, still it is the dutyof a Christian to vindicate his right. Anecdote of aFrench Abbé, A fete champetre. July 29, 1781 77 To Mrs. Newton. Changes of fashion. Remarks on hispoem, "Conversation." Aug. 1781 78 To the Rev. John Newton. Conversion of the green-houseinto a summer-parlour. Progress of his work. Aug.16, 1781 79 To the same. State of Cowper's mind. Lady Austen'sintended settlement at Olney. Lines on cocoa-nutsand fish. Aug. 21, 1781 80 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Congratulations on the birth ofa son. Remarks on his poem, "Retirement." LadyAusten's proposed settlement at Olney. Her character.Aug. 25, 1781 81 To the Rev. John Newton. Progress of the printing ofhis poem, "Retirement." Mr. Johnson's corrections.Aug. 25, 1781 82
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