"Truth." Enigma on a cucumber. April 8, 1781

68 To the same. Solution of the enigma. April 23, 1781 68 Cowper's first appearance as an author. 69 The subjects of his first poems suggested by Mrs. Unwin. 69 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Intended publication of his first volume. May 1, 1781 69 To Joseph Hill, Esq. On the composition and publication of his first volume. May 9, 1781 70 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Reasons for not showing his preface to Mr. Unwin. May 10, 1781 70 To the same. Delay of his publication; Vincent Bourne, and his poems. May 23, 1781 71 To the Rev. John Newton. On the heat; on disembodied spirits. May 22, 1781 72 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Corrections of his proofs; on his horsemanship. May 28, 1781 72 To the same. Mrs. Unwin's criticisms; a distinguishing Providence. June 5, 1781 73 To the same. On the design of his poems; Mr. Unwin's bashfulness. 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. Lady Austen'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 of litigation are contrary to the Gospel, still it is the duty of a Christian to vindicate his right. Anecdote of a French Abbé, A fete champetre. July 29, 1781 77 To Mrs. Newton. Changes of fashion. Remarks on his poem, "Conversation." Aug. 1781 78 To the Rev. John Newton. Conversion of the green-house into a summer-parlour. Progress of his work. Aug. 16, 1781 79 To the same. State of Cowper's mind. Lady Austen's intended settlement at Olney. Lines on cocoa-nuts and fish. Aug. 21, 1781 80 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Congratulations on the birth of a son. Remarks on his poem, "Retirement." Lady Austen's proposed settlement at Olney. Her character. Aug. 25, 1781 81 To the Rev. John Newton. Progress of the printing of his poem, "Retirement." Mr. Johnson's corrections. Aug. 25, 1781 82 To the same. Heat of the weather. Remarks on the opinion of a clerical acquaintance concerning certain amusements and music. Sept. 9, 1781 82 To Mrs. Newton. A poetical epistle on a barrel of oysters. Sept. 16, 1781 83 To the Rev. John Newton. Dr. Johnson's criticism on Watts and Blackmore. Smoking. Sept. 18, 1781 83 To the Rev. W. Unwin. Thoughts on the sea. Character of Lady Austen. Sept. 26, 1781