Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Robert Cooke. 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.1880: folios 1-56;1881: folios 57-113;1882: folios 114-143 [Note 1];1883: folios 144-164 [Notes 2-3];1884: folios 165-202 [Note 4].Notes.[Note 1] Folio 141. A...

Scope and Contents Letters, 1896-1903, of George Salmon to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern Salmon`s works published by the Murrays, including “Some thoughts on textual criticism of the New Testament”, and “Cathedral and university sermons”, and second editions of earlier works. The letters are arranged in chronological order.1896-1897: folios 1-33;1898-1899: folios 34-65;?1899: folio 66;1900-1901: folios 67-104; (1)1902-1903: folios...

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...