Letters to John Murray, publishers, of George Campbell., 1878-1892.
Scope and Contents
Letters of George Campbell to John Murray IV, with some letters to John Murray III; and with related letters and papers. The letters concern various publications of Campbell by the house of Murray, and include some letters, 1887 and 1888, of or concerning the publisher Alexander Strahan. Also included are a letter, 1892, of George H. Putnam and a memorandum, 1892, of William Clowes and Sons. The letters are arranged chronologically :
1878: folios 1-2;
1887: folios 3-24;
1888: folios 25-44;
1889: folios 45-46;
1891: folios 47-50;
1892: folios 51-128*.
* Includes copy of a letter, 25 April 1892, of John Murray IV to George Campbell, following the death of John Murray III: folios 57-58.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1892.
Creator
- Campbell, George Douglas, 8th Duke of Argyll, politician and scientist, 1823-1900. (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (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 + 128 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1188
Subject
- G P Putnam's Sons, New York and London, publishers and booksellers (Organization)
- William Clowes and Sons (London, printers) (Organization)
- Campbell, George Douglas, 8th Duke of Argyll, politician and scientist, 1823-1900: publisher (Person)
- Strahan, Alexander Stuart, publisher, 1833-1918 (Person)
- Putnam, George Haven, publisher, New York, 1844-1930 (Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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