Thomas James Mathias
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Thomas James Mathias (1754-1835), F.S.A., F.R.S., was an author and translator. He studied at Trinity College Cambridge (B.A. 1774, Fellow, 1776, M.A. 1777). He held his father's position at court (Sub-Treasurer of the Queen's Household) and was librarian at Buckingham Palace (1812).[1] He retired to Italy in 1817 and published a number of works in Italian, including translations of Spenser. George IV awarded Mathias a pension.
- Shelfmark W/H-5-28/29
- Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke. Miscellaneous State papers. From 1501 to 1726. ... 1778.
- Inscription on front pastedown of vol. 2: Thomas Amyot.
- Inscription on front pastedown of vol. 2: T. J. Mathias.