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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Davray to Davy., 1821-1919.

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Identifier: MS.40320

Scope and Contents

Letters of various correspondents to John Murray, publishers. These include letters of Humphry Davy to John Murray II, and letters of his wife Jane Davy and his brother John Davy to John Murray II and John Murray III. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent, then by date under each name.

Davray, Henry, 1919: folio 1;

(co-signed by James May)

Davy, Donald, 1860: folios 2-3;

Davy, Humphry, 1826-1828: folios 4-21;

Davy, Jane, 1823-1852: folios 22-65;

Davy, Jane, date uncertain: folios 66-69;

Davy, John, 1821-1867: 70-122.

(Administrative note, 1960, of June Fullmer, relating to letters of Humphry Davy and John Davy: folio 123).

Dates

  • Creation: 1821-1919.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 123 folios.)

Other Finding Aids

June Fullmer (administrative note, folio 123) not indexed. Biographer of Humphry Davy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1320

Repository Details

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

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