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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Francis Egerton (1800-1857)., 1848-1856.

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Identifier: MS.40369

Scope and Contents

Letters, 1848-1856, of Francis Egerton to John Murray III, with related letters. They mostly concern Egerton`s works published by Murray, including his translation of “Military events in Italy 1848-1849”, his published lecture “On the life and character of the Duke of Wellington”, and “Pilgrimage and other poems”. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1848-1849: folios 1-20; (1)

1850-1851: folios 21-48; (2)

1852-1853: folios 49-65;

1854-1856: folios 66-97;

uncertain date: folio 98.

1. Includes letter, 26 January 1849, of Francis Egerton to John Gibson Lockhart: folios 10-11.

2. Includes letter, 12 July 1851, of Samuel Phillips to Francis Egerton: folio 37.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848-1856.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 98 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1369

Repository Details

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

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