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MacAdam. Not identified. The contributor quotes from, and briefly comments on, some of the remedies contained in A Rich Storehouse or Treasurie for the Dieseased, a sixteenth-century treatise variously attributed to A. T., to George Wateson (or Watson), and to George Whetstone. He refers to Ralph Blower as "author of the Treasurie"; Blower was not the author, but the co-printer of several seventeenth-century editions. Payment for the contribution made by post-office order. 

MacCabe, William Bernard I McCabe I, 1801–1891, journalist, historian. Born in Dublin of Roman Catholic parents. From about 1823 was connected with Dublin press and with provincial Irish newspapers. About 1833 settled in London; was Parliamentary reporter, also writer of critical reviews, for Morning Chronicle; later for Morning Herald. During Parliamentary recesses spent most of his time on the Continent, where his knowledge of languages made him valuable as foreign correspondent. About 1852 renewed his connection for a time with Dublin press, as editor of Telegraph. Then retired from journalistic work and lived for many years in Brittany. Contributed to Dublin Review, Once a Week, N. & Q., and other periodicals. Author of A Catholic History of England, 1847–54; and of historical romances, e.g., Florine, Princess of Burgundy, 1855; Adelaide, Queen of Italy, 1856.

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Glasgow-based poet, known as 'The Pedlar Poet'.

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Macintosh, Mrs. Not identified. The writer's last H.W. contribution ["All the Year Round" XIX, 541. May 7, 1859] , which appeared during the weeks when H.W. and A.Y.R. were both being issued, was obviously inspired by the title of the second periodical: the words "All the year round" introduce each of its ten stanzas. The A.Y.R. Letter-Book indicates that Mrs. Macintosh was invited to contribute to the 1859 A.Y.R. Christmas number. In the Letter-Book is a copy of a form letter, dated Sept. 26, 1859, written by Wills on Dickens's behalf, requesting contributions to that number. In the list of names written below the letter â€“ obviously the names of writers to whom a copy of the letter was or was to be sent – is the name of Mrs. MacIntosh.

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Mackay, Alexander I Mr. Alex Mackay, Mr. Alexander Mackay, Mr. Alex^r Mackay, Mr. Alex Mackie I, date of birth given as 1806, also as 1808; d. 1852; journalist. Born in Scotland. Began journalistic career as "conductor of a newspaper in Toronto, Canada" (D.N.B.). Went to London. Admitted at Middle Temple, 1843; called to the bar, 1847. Meanwhile, had obtained position on staff of Morning Chronicle; in 1846 sent by the Chronicle to the U.S. to report Congressional debates on Oregon boundary dispute and ascertain public opinion on the matter. Thereafter, in connection with Henry Mayhew's project to publish in the Chronicle a survey of the English poor and labouring classes, wrote articles on the poor in rural districts (Bourne, English Newspapers, II, 154–55). Also turned his attention to politics; delivered speeches on political reform. In 1851 sent to India on behalf of the Manchester and other chambers of commerce to investigate cultivation of cotton. Died at sea on return voyage. Author of The Western World; or, Travels in the United States in 1846–47, 1849, pronounced by Charles Mackay (Forty Years' Recollections, II, 153) as "equal in many respects" to Tocqueville's Democracy in America; The Crisis in Canada, 1849; Western India, published posthumously. Wrote also a book on electoral districts and one on the Australian Colonies' Government Bill.

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Poet, journalist, novelist and songwriter. Worked for the Morning Chronicle from 1835-1844 before becoming editor of the Glasgow Argus. He then joined the Illustrated London News in 1848, becoming editor of that paper in 1852. Acted as war correspondent for The Times during the American Civil War. Notable works include Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (1841) and Longbeard, Lord of London (1841).

Mackenzie, Dr. Ord [? or O. W.?]. Not identified. The contributor describes the sites and buildings on St. Helena associated with Napoleon. His four-day visit to the island took place after "a long residence in the tropics." Payment for the contribution made by post-office order. 

Author: Anne Lohrli; © University of Toronto Press, 1971

Macpherson, Ossian I Ossian Macpherson, Macpherson l. Not identified. Three items indicate the contributor's interest in the eradication of abuses and in the betterment of social conditions. "The Smithfield Model" [II, 572–73. March 8, 1851] concerns the removal of the Srnithfield cattle market from the heart of London to an outlying district; it states one of the specious arguments raised by a man who opposes the removal. "A Few Facts about Salt" [III, 354–55. July 5, 1851] denounces the Government tax laid on salt in India and takes the part of the natives who suffer under the "odious" imposition. "Excursion Trains" [III, 355–56. July 5, 1851] tells of the initial reluctance of railway companies to institute cheap excursion trains, which, when once under way, yielded a profit to the companies and proved a boon to the people; the writer suggests that fares on such trains be still further reduced. A reader's qualification of one of the statements in the article appeared two weeks later ("The Tax on Excursion Trains").

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Macready, Catherine Frances Birch I Miss Macready l, 1834–1869, verse writer; daughter of William Charles Macready. Did charitable work among the poor. Died at sea on voyage from Madeira to England. Author of Leaves from the Olive Mount, 1860, dedicated to her father; Cowl and Cap; or, The Rival Churches, 1865; Devotional Lays, 1868.

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Mann, Christopher Wharton l C. W. Mann, Mann l, surgeon. Medical student at King's College, London. L.S.A. 1842; M.R.C.S. 1842. In early 1850s was medical officer to Northern District of Clerkenwell. Contributed some letters to medical journals.

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Markham, Sir Clements Robert I Markham I, 1830–1916, geographer, historical writer. F.R.S. Educated at Westminster School. Served in Royal Navy, 1844–51, taking part in Capt. Horatio Austin's expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. In 1852–53 travelled in Peru. Went again to South America in 1860, charged with collecting cinchona plants for cultivation in India. In charge of geographical work of India Office, 1867–77. Geographer to Abyssinian expedition, 1868. Took active part in promoting revival of Arctic exploration. Recognized during latter part of his life as foremost authority on geography. CB. 1871; K.C.B. 1896. Hon. LL.D., Cambridge, 1907. Recipient of foreign orders of honour. President of Hakluyt Society for twenty years; edited some twenty works for the Society. President of Royal Geographical Society for twelve years; editor, 1872–78, of Society's Geographical Magazine. Contributed numerous articles to Society's publications. Contributed occasionally to general periodicals, e.g., Quart. Rev., Macmillan's. Author of more than fifty books: biographies, histories, records of travel and exploration, historical romances. 
     

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Marryat, Miss I Miss Marryatt I The first item ["Cast Away", XIX, 222–27. Feb. 5, 1859] is the story of a young English lady who, with her fellow passangers, is shipwrecked on a voyage to Australia. The second ["Friends in Australia", XIX, 584–88. May 21, 1859], narrated b an Englishman who takes a voyage to Australia for the sake of his health, records a horseback trip in New South Wales and some incidents, "for the most part true," related by the Englishman's friend concerning his experiences in Australia "twenty years ago, less or more." The item does not imply the writer's personal acquaintance with Australia. 

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Marsh, Anne (Caldwell), prob. I Mrs. Marsh I, 1791–1874, novelist, know after 1858 as Mrs. Marsh-Caldwell. Born in Staffordshire; daughter of recorder of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Receiced a "careful education" (Cyclopaedia of Female Biography). In 1817 married Arthur Cuthbert Marsah (d. 1849), junior partner in London banking firm. On death of her brother, 1858, assumed by Royal license additional surnam of Caldwell. Author of some twenty-five works of fction; most of them published anonymously, in deference to her husband's wish that the mother of his daughters not be known "as the author of what the world might consider second-rate novels" (Martineau, Autobiography, I, 284). Among her most praised writings were Two Old Men's Tales, 1834; Mount Sorel, 1845; Emilia Wyndham, 1846. At least oen of her tales serialized in a periodical before appearing in book form: Lettice Arnold, in Ladies' Companion, 1850. Published The Protestant Reformation in France, 1847, and some translations from the French. 

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Marston, John Westland I Marston, W. Marston I, 1819–1890, dramatic poet. At fifteen came to London from Lincolnshire, to be articled to solicitor; interested in literature and the stage rather than in law. Contributed to Heraud's Sunbeam and other periodicals; some of his verses and reviews in Athenaeum. Editor of psyche, 1840; co-editor for some years of National Magazine. As dramatist, attempted to revive poetic drama. Author of three verse tragedies: The Patrician's Daughter, 1841; Strathmore, 1849; Philip of
France and Marie de Méranie, 1850; also of romantic and comic pieces and domestic dramas. Published a volume of poems, a novel, two collections of stories, and Our Recent Actors, 1888. Hon. LL.D., University of Glasgow, 1863. 
     

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Martin, Miss. Not identified. The Office Book record of payment made on the same date (May 7) for the last four items assigned to Miss Martin ["Bush and Beach", XIX, 364–67. March 19, 1859; "On the West African Coast", XIX, 510–14. April 30, 1859; "A May Day in the Pyrenees", XIX, 549–52. May 7, 1859; "Japan Traits", XIX, 561–65. May 14, 1859] indicates that they are by one contributor. The four items deal with Africa, the Pyrenees, and Japan – as do the first five items so assigned ["How the Avalanche Comes Down at Barèges", XV, 292–94. March 28, 1857; "A Packet-Ship's Company", XVII, 350–53. March 27, 1858; "On the Gold Coast", XVIII, 419–23. Oct. 16, 1858; "King Cotton", XIX, 38–40. Dec. 11, 1858; "Japanese Social Life", XIX, 237–40. Feb. 5, 1859] . All nine items, therefore, are the writing of one contributor. 

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Martin, Mrs. Not identified. The contributor's account of Breton wedding customs [III, 115–17. April 26, 1851] is obviously based on her observations. The opening paragraph of the article refers to the account as a "companion picture" to "A Welsh Wedding" in a preceding number (Feb. 15, 1851). Harper's, June 1851, reprinted "A Breton Wedding" without acknowledgement to H.W. The description of Breton wedding customs in "Social Customs of Brittany," Harper's, Jan. 1854, contains many of the same phrases and lines that appears in the H.W. article; the description seems to be an expanded and revised version of the H.W. article. 

Author: Anne Lohrli; © University of Toronto Press, 1971 

Martineau, Harriet I Miss Martineau I , 1802–1876, writer. By her own account, received "an education of a very high order, including sound classical instruction and training" (Autobiography, II, 405). Made her first appearance in print in Monthly Repository, at age nineteen; for some years continued writing for that periodical; wrote for Westm. Rev., People's Journal, Leader, Daily News (more than 1600 articles), Edin. Rev., Once a Week, and other British periodicals; for National Anti-Slavery Standard and other American periodicals. Reprinted in book form some of periodical contributions. Her writings included verse, children's books; didactic tales exemplifying principles of political economy, sanitation, etc.; Deerbrook, a novel; books on the U.S., a book on mesmerism, historical works. Translated Comte's Positive Philosophy (condensed version). Obtained international reputation. 

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Mass, Charles I Correspondent I, coast-guardsman. In his piece ["Chip: Cornish Choughs Found at Last", V, 582–83. Sept, 4, 1852], the writer states that he was mate of the revenue cruiser Nimble under command of Lieut. High C. Goldsmith, at the time that Goldsmith and members of his crew capsized the Logan Rock, April 1824; he explains that he himself, however, had no part in Goldsmith's "act of Vandalism." Documents in the Library of H.M. Customs and Excise, King's Beam House, London, record that the mate of the Nimble at the above date was Charles Mass. 

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Poet, journalist, Egyptologist and Chartist.

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