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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Davidson, J to Davidson, W., 1852-1926 and undated.

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Identifier: MS.40317

Scope and Contents

All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.

Davidson, James Bridge.

Letter, 1852, of James Bridge Davidson to John Murray III. Folios 1-3.

Davidson, James Leigh Strachan-.

Letters, 1897 and 1909, of James Leigh Strachan-Davidson to John Murray IV. Folios 4-8.

Davidson, James Mackenzie.

Letter, 1901, of Sir James Mackenzie Davidson to John Murray IV. Folio 9.

Davidson, John.

Letter, undated, of John Davidson to John Murray III. Folios 10-11.

Davidson, Louise Gladys.

Letter, 1903, of Louise Gladys Davidson to John Murray IV. Folios 12-13.

Davidson, Mary Margaret.

Letters, 1896 and 1898-1899, of Mary Margaret Davidson to John Murray IV and Alexander Henry Hallam Murray. Folios 14-69.

Folios 20-21. Article, 1896, relating to the life of Elizabeth Rundle Charles, novelist, written by Mary Margaret Davidson. Sent as an enclosure of letter, 1896, of Davidson to John Murray 1V, folios 14-19.

Folio 53-54. Letter, 1896, of Edward Craig Maclure to Mary Margaret Davidson. Sent as an enclosure of letter, 1896, of Davidson probably to John Murray IV, folio 52.

Davidson, Randall Thomas.

Letters and postcard, 1887-1888, 1890, 1892-1894, 1896, 1897-1901, 1904-1905 and 1909-1910, of Randall Thomas Davidson to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Alexander Henry Hallam Murray. Folios 70-110.

Davidson, Samuel.

Letter, 1856, of Samuel Davidson to John Murray III. Folios 111-112. 

Davidson, Theodora.

Letters and receipt, 1897, 1902-1904, 1911, 1922 and 1925, of Theodora Davidson to John Murray IV. Folios 113-135.

Davidson, Walter.

Letters, 1898, of Walter Davidson to John Murray IV and Alexander Henry Hallam Murray. Folios 136-138.

Davidson, Williamina Sadia.

Letters, 1920, 1924 and 1926, of Williamina Sadia Davidson to John Murray IV. Folios 139-153.

Folios 143-144. Leaflet, 1920, showing the order of service for the unveiling of a memorial in the Glasgow Soldiers’ Home. Sent as an enclosure of letter, 1920, of Williamina Sadia Davidson to John Murray IV, folios 139-142.

Folio 145. Picture postcard, 1920, showing a memorial in the Glasgow Soldiers’ Home. Sent as an enclosure of letter, 1920, of Williamina Sadia Davidson to John Murray IV, folios 139-142.

Davidson and Garden.

Letters, 1905, of Davidson and Garden to John Murray IV. Folios 154-158.

Folio 156. Note, 1905, showing sales of George Grote’s ‘History of Greece’ from 1903-1905 and ‘Plato and the other companions of Sokrates’ from 1902-1905.

Dates

  • Creation: 1852-1926 and undated.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (ii + 158 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1317

Repository Details

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

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