Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (publisher, London) (1854-1934)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1854 - 1934
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Letters of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers., 1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).
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Identifier: MS.41124
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern the publication of various works by, and connected with, Smith, and also his editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1867-1893). The letters are arranged chronologically.1893: folios 1-112 [Notes 1-8].Assorted, undated papers of William Smith.Manuscript draft, [? 1855-? 1860], in the hand of ?William Smith, of a ?prospectus for a “New series of school books”. Folio 113.Note, [?...
Dates:
1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of A.P. Watt Literary Agency, later A.P. Watt and Son, literary agents., 1889-1914.
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Identifier: MS.41248
Scope and Contents
The letters are of Alexander Pollock Watt, the founder of the agency, and of his son, Alexander Strahan Watt, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. Originally “A.P. Watt Literary Agency”, the business became “A.P. Watt and Son” in 1892.The letters are arranged by writer, and by date under the writer.Watt, Alexander Pollock.1889-1890, 1892, 1894, 1896-1898: folios 1-14;1900-1905, 1907: folios 15-60.Watt, Alexander Strahan....
Dates:
1889-1914.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents from the company of William Clowes and Sons Ltd., with related letters and papers., 1864-1916.
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Identifier: MS.41281
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Letter of William Clowes and Sons. Letter, 26 October 1864, of William Clowes ?(1807-1883), on behalf of William Clowes and Sons, to John Murray III. Folio 1.Letters and memorandums of William Clowes and Sons Ltd. Memorandum, 19 April 1887, to John Murray IV. Folio 2. Letter, 28 February 1889, to the Duchess of Cleveland. Folio 3. Letters and memorandums, 1891-1897, to Hallam Murray. Folios 4-10. Typescript letter, 6...
Dates:
1864-1916.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Clissold, H. to Clough, J., 1822-1900, 1998.
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Identifier: MS.40226
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Clissold, Henry.Letter, 1830, of Henry Clissold to John Murray II. Folios 1-2.Clive, Caroline.Letters, 1845, 1847, 1850-1851, ?1853, 1872 and undated, of Caroline Clive to John Murray III. Folios 3-22.Clive, Edward.Letters, 1835, 1838-1839, of Edward Clive to John Murray II. Folios 23-29.Clodd, Edward.Letters, 1892-1893 and 1897, of...
Dates:
1822-1900, 1998.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Rae, G. to Rae, W., 1857-1901, 1952.
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Identifier: MS.40998
Scope and Contents
Rae, George.The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray concerning the publication of “The Country Banker”. The letters are arranged chronologically.1884-1901: folios 1-73 [Notes1-2].Undated: folios 74-75.Receipt, 15 March 1952, concerning payment made by John Murray, publishers, to the estate of George Rae for the purchase of the remaining author’s rights in “The Country Banker”. Folio 76.[Note...
Dates:
1857-1901, 1952.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Waller, A. to Wallich, N., 1829-1913.
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Identifier: MS.41234
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Waller, Augustus Désiré.Letters, 1902-1905, of Augustus Waller, mostly with other members of the University of London, to John Murray IV. Folios 1-45.Notes.Letter, 6 August 1902, of William Halliburton to ?John Murray IV. Folios 6-8.Letters of William K. Hill, on behalf of Arthur Rücker, to John Murray IV, folios: 2 (31 July 1902); and 9 (20 August 1902). ...
Dates:
1829-1913.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Horace Darwin, Leonard Darwin and William Darwin., 1882-1918.
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Identifier: MS.40314
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Darwin, Horace.Telegram, 20 January 1886, sent by Horace Darwin to John Murray, publishers. Folio 1.Darwin, Leonard.Letters of Leonard Darwin to ?John Murray III, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. The letters are arranged chronologically.1890: folios 2-3;1897: folios 4-30;1898: folios 31-38;1899: folios 39-40;1902: folios 41-43;1903: folios 44-46;1904:...
Dates:
1882-1918.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Rowland Prothero., 1900-1927 and undated (? 1895-? 1918).
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Identifier: MS.40983
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray and concern, among other matters, Prothero’s editing of the works of Lord Byron, and his political interests. The letters are arranged chronologically.1900: folios 1-15 [Note 1];1901: folios 16-36;1902: folios 37-43;1903: folios 44-63;1904: folios 64-86;1905-1909: folios 87-115 [Note 2];1911-1917: folios 116-146 [Notes 3-7];1920-1927: folios...
Dates:
1900-1927 and undated (? 1895-? 1918).
Papers concerning Francis Darwin: mostly letters of publishers, printers, etc., to John Murray, publishers, concerning Francis Darwin`s works. Also included are papers concerning Francis Darwin`s interests in the works and in the copyright of his father, Charles Darwin., 1885-1899.
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Identifier: MS.40312
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From the Series:
The incoming correspondence consists of letters of individuals and companies sent to John Murray, publishers, mostly relating to the business, but also including private letters. The correspondence largely covers the period from the 1760s to the 1920s. Where enclosures exist, they have been kept with their original letters. This series contains most of the extant letters received by the publishing house up to the 1920s, but others are to be found throughout the archive. One...
Dates:
1885-1899.
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