Head, Francis Bond, Sir, 1st Baronet (Colonial Governor)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1793 - 1875
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Papers of and concerning Francis Head., 1825-1875, ?1952.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42278-42284
Scope and Contents
Colonial Governor Sir Francis Bond Head (1793-1875) wrote a number of books throughout his career, many of which were published by John Murray. Head was a regular contributor to the 'Quarterly Review'. The correspondence within this subseries reflect the relationship between Head and the John Murray publishing house that existed for 50 years. In addition to the letters, there is also a typescript biography of Head written by the historian Sydney Wayne Jackson.
Dates:
1825-1875, ?1952.
Typescript, biography of Francis Head by Sydney Anfield-Jackman : "Galloping Head : a Short Life of the Right Honourable Sir Francis Bond Head, Bart., P.C., K.C.H., etc. 1793-1875 Late Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada"., 1952-1953.
File
Identifier: MS.42284
Scope and Contents
With the typescript is a letter, 1 July 1953, of ?May Morris-Davies to John Murray V concerning the biography.
Dates:
1952-1953.
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