Lawrence, Charles Edward, author and editor, 1870-1940
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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Bruce, J. to Bruschetti., 1812-1908.
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Identifier: MS.40162
Scope and Contents
This manuscript includes letters, 1883-1903, of William Napier Bruce to John Murray III and John Murray IV. Many of the letters concern his publication “Life of General Sir Charles Napier”, and Austen Henry Layard’s autobiography, which he edited. Also included are two letters, 1833 and 1856, of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to John Murray II and John Murray III. All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. An additional correspondent has been added to...
Dates:
1812-1908.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of John Cooke., 1900-1928.
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Identifier: MS.40267
Scope and Contents
Letters, 1900-1928, of John Cooke to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray, with related letters and papers. They concern a further revision of Shaw’s “History of English literature”, also of the “Handbook for travellers in Ireland”, with mention of “Elementary geography for Irish schools”. There is discussion and advice on educational books for Ireland, and also Cooke’s views on the political situation in Ireland, including during the First World War. The letters are arranged in chronological...
Dates:
1900-1928.
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