J. L. HATTON'S HARMONIUM BOOK, SEVENTEEN SHORT PIECES (WITHOUT PEDALS) Published by Boosey & Co, London. The pieces must date from between 1850 when Booseys assumed that name, and 1886 when Hatton died. John Liptrot Hatton was born in Liverpool in 1809. He was a pianist, organist, composer and conductor. He is best remembered today for his romantic ballad 'To Anthea'.  The harmonium was first introduced into Britain in about 1844, and although there are no indications of registration in the pieces, they do seem to be intended for a pressure harmonium rather the a suction American organ. Themes in the left and right hand often staying either side of the E/F break of harmonium stops and with a double expression instrument they can be brought out effectively. The pieces are unusual for their time in that they seem to be secular domestic music, with no religious overtones. Some of these pieces can be seen on youtube played from one of our reprinted copies, by Michael Hendron. A youtube search for 'Michael Hendron J. L. Hatton' will find them.