Letters of Francis Freeling (continued from MS.40423).

The letters are mainly to John Murray II, with one to John Murray III (folios 22-23). They reflect the relations that existed between Freeling and John Murray II, and concern their shared interests in literature and the book trade. They provide some insight into the relationship between bookseller and client.

The letters are arranged chronologically.

1830, 1832-1836: folios 1-23.

Undated and partially dated letters written from:

Bryanston Square, London: folios 24-31;

General Post Office, London: folios 32-35;

place unknown: folios 36-37.

Copy, ?1834, of an extract of a letter, ?18 September 1834, of ?Thomas Dibdin to Francis Freeling. The copy appears to have been made by Mary (?Martha) Freeling (cf folios 55-56), with note by Francis Freeling. Folio 38.

Letters of members of Francis Freeling’s family, mostly to John Murray II.

The letters are arranged by writer, and by date under the writer.

Freeling, George Henry. Letters, 1821. Folios 39-42.

Freeling, John Clayton. Letters, 1820-1821, 1826, 1844 (to John Murray III). Folios 43-52.

Freeling, Mary Clayton. Letter, 1821. Folios 53-54.

Freeling, Mary (possibly Mary Martha). Letter, 1826. Folios 55-56.