Keats, Byron, Joseph Severn etc.- Severn (Walter) [Walter Severn's notes on the history of his family, memoirs of his father and conversation with his father in his final illness], autograph manuscript, 1878-84; and 3 others, (18 pieces).

Keats, Byron, Joseph Severn etc.- Severn (Walter, watercolour painter, 1830-1904) [Walter Severn's notes on the history of his family, memoirs of his father and conversation with his father in his final illness], autograph manuscript, together 29pp., folds, browned, a few with tears along folds, 8vo & 4to, 1878-84 & n.d.; and 3 others, letters, including: ALs & envelope from Walter Severn to Dasent, on his father's last illness, v.s., v.d. (18 pieces).

⁂ Keats. "Mr J. Severn came to Rome in 1820 with Keats the poet who was obliged to travel south on account of his health. After the death of Keats at Naples in the arms of his beloved friend Mr Severn came to Rome where he commenced his career as an artist, having previously gained the Gold Medal & Travelling Pension from the R.a."

Byron. "17 Mar 78. My father told me today that his first acquainta[nce] with Lord Byron was receiving by Leigh Hunt a kind message in praise of his attention to Keats & asking if my father could accompany him to Greece." - Walter Severn.