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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Augustus Callcott and Maria Callcott., 1815-1840.

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Identifier: MS.40185

Scope and Contents

Letters of Maria Callcott to John Murray II, with a few letters of Augustus Callcott to John Murray II. The letters of Maria Callcott concern mostly the publication of her travel writings by Murray, but include letters in her role as reader for the firm. Pre-dating her second marriage, the letters are signed Maria Graham. The letters of Augustus Callcott concern illustrations for Murray publications. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent, then chronologically:

Letters of Augustus Callcott: folios 1-26;

Letters of Maria Callcott:

1815: folios 27-33;

1816: folios 34-53;

1817: folios 54-64;

1820: folios 65-66;

1821: folios 67-94;

1823: folios 95-96;

1824: folios 97-120;

1826: folios 121-197;

?1826 uncertain date: folios 198-201;

uncertain dates: folios 202-208.

Dates

  • Creation: 1815-1840.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 208 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1185

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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