This collection locates and describes the surviving manuscripts of six British 19th century writers - Hardy, Hazlitt, Hopkins, Keats, Kipling and Lamb. As a research tool, the work contributes to the study of primary sources of English literature. The information has been gathered by personal scrutiny of the manuscripts rather than via secondary sources. An introductory essay to each author summarizes the history, special features and problems presented by the manuscripts, making reference to the standard edition of his or her works, and gives brief information on manuscripts of a non-literary nature.