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Smith, William, Sir, Knight (lexicographer) (1813-1893)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1813 - 1893

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Bray, G. to Brewer., 1846-1928.

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Identifier: MS.40145
Scope and Contents All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and, where required, by date under each name. Some of the letters include replies.Bray, Gladys, 1916: folios 1-4;Brayley, Edward, 1846: folio 5;Breen, Hugh, 2nd half of 19th century: folios 6-7;Brenan, Gerald, 1871: folios 8-9;Brenchley, Julius, 1870: folios 10-11;Brendon, G.F.W., 1911: folios 12-13;Brennan, Edward, 1871: folios 14-15;...
Dates: 1846-1928.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Henry Wace., 1876-1885.

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Identifier: MS.41227
Scope and Contents Letters, 1876-1885, of Henry Wace to John Murray III, with several to William Smith and Robert Cooke, one to John Murray IV, with related letters. They concern various works of Wace published by Murray, including “A dictionary of Christian biography…” co-edited with William Smith, Brewer’s “English studies”, a section on the Apocrypha for “The Speaker’s commentary”, as well as articles for the Quarterly Review and lectures. The letters are arranged in chronological order....
Dates: 1876-1885.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Philip Stanhope (1805-1875)., 1870-1875.

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Identifier: MS.41148
Scope and Contents Letters, 1870-1875 and uncertain dates, of Philip Stanhope to John Murray III, with related letters and papers. They concern works of his published by Murray, including “History of England comprising the reign of Queen Anne until the peace of Utrecht” and a second series of “Miscellanies”, with news of translations of some of his works. He describes his holiday travels, and there is also discussion of politics, and of his reading. The letters are arranged in chronological order....
Dates: 1870-1875.

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