Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Aglen to Ainger, Alfred., [1826]-1908.
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.
Aglen, Anthony Stocker.
Letters, 1893-1895 and 1898, of Anthony Aglen to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. The letters concern the publication of “A selection from the writings of Dean [Arthur] Stanley” (1894), edited by Anthony Aglen. Folios 1-42.
Notes.
Folio 19. Letter, 12 December 1893, of James Parker and Co., publishers, to Hallam Murray granting permission for extracts to be taken from the works of Dean Stanley published by James Parker and Co.
Folio 29. Memorandum, 20 February 1894, of William Clowes and Sons, Limited, to Hallam Murray concerning printing “A selection from the writings of Dean Stanley”.
Agnew. Major.
Letter, [October 1826], of Major Agnew to John Murray II informing him that he had forwarded a manuscript by “Miss Barker” for Murray’s consideration. Folios 43-44.
Agnew, George W.
Letter, 10 September 1896, of George Agnew to Hallam Murray concerning publications that Murray had asked him to obtain. Folios 45-46.
Aidé, Charles Hamilton.
Letters, 1900-1902, of Charles Aidé to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. The letters concern works by Aidé, and his disappointment at the falling returns on them. Folios 47-63.
Aikin, Arthur.
Letter, before 1840, of Arthur Aikin to John Murray III. The letter probably concerns a difficulty about the inclusion of a ‘picture’ for exhibition at the Society of Arts. Folios 64-65.
Ainger, Alfred.
Letters, [1872]-1873, 1888, 1895-1897, 1899-1902, of Alfred Ainger to John Murray III and John Murray IV. The letters for [1872]-1873 concern the Peek Prize Essays, particularly Ainger’s judgement of certain essays. The others mostly concern general literary interests and personal matters. Folios 66-97.
Aguilar, Emanuel.
Letter, 1860, to John Murray III, stating that he has set Bishop Heber`s "Farewell" to music, and seeking permission to publish it. Folios 98-99.
Ahmad, Habeeb.
Letter, 1908, to John Murray IV. Folios 100-101.
Dates
- Creation: [1826]-1908.
Creator
- John Murray (publishers, London) (Recipient, Organization)
- Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (publisher, London) (1854-1934) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John Samuel (publisher (II)) (1778-1843) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 101 folios.)
Other Finding Aids
Major Agnew has not been indexed.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1010
Subject
- William Clowes and Sons Limited, ? 1880-?, London, printers (Organization)
- James Parker and Co., publishers (Organization)
- Aglen, Anthony Stocker, Rector of Alyth, Perthshire, 1836-1908 (Person)
- Agnew, George W., ?bookseller, fl 1896 (Person)
- Aidé, Charles Hamilton, author and musician, 1826-1906 (Person)
- Aikin, Arthur, chemist, 1773-1854 (Person)
- Ainger, Alfred (Master of the Temple) (Person)
- Aguilar, Emanuel Abraham, musician, 1824-1904 (Person)
- Ahmad, Habeeb, Sheikh, author of "Mysteries of sound and number", fl 1908 (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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