Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Robert Cooke, with related papers., 1870-1892.
Scope and Contents
Letters, 1877-1891, of Robert Cooke to John Murray IV. Folios 1-20.
Letters, 1888 and 1891, of Robert Cooke to Hallam Murray. Folios 21-33.
Disassociated parts of letters of Robert Cooke to the Murrays. Folios 34-36.
Related papers.
Letter, 7 April 1875, of Robert Cooke to S.H. Lindley concerning the “Quarterly Review”. Folios 37-38.
Proof advertisement, 1870, for the “Quarterly Review”, no. 258. Folios 39-40.
Papers concerning Murray’s “Handbooks for Travellers”. Folios 41-47.
Note of the stock of “[Henry Hart] Milman’s Gibbon” as of August 1839.
Folios 48-49.
Proof page from what appears to be the “Narrative of an expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries”, by David Livingstone. Folio 50.
Legal documents, 1891 and 1892, concerning the settlement of the partnership of Robert Cooke following his death. Folios 51-53. Wrapper. Folios 54-55.
Printed letter, 1868, of Robert Cooke possibly to unidentified recipient “Mrs Brown”, concerning The Dictionary Club: folios 56-57.
Dates
- Creation: 1870-1892.
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 + 57 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1270
Repository Details
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