This volume serves as the comprehensive index to the multi-volume collection of Alexander Pope's correspondence, designed to facilitate scholarly access to the poet's life and professional network. Editor George Sherburn provides the necessary apparatus to navigate the extensive epistolary record of one of the eighteenth century's most significant literary figures. By organizing names, locations, and thematic references, this index allows researchers to synthesize the biographical data contained within the preceding volumes. It functions as the primary navigational tool for understanding the social and intellectual context of Pope's communications.

Scholars and historians regard this index as a foundational component for any serious study of Alexander Pope's life and work. The volume is noted for its meticulous organization and is considered an essential reference for navigating the complexities of the poet's extensive social and professional correspondence.