The letters are to John Murray III and relate mostly to Mears’ editorship of the “Murray’s Handbooks for Travellers” series. Some contain information on the expenses incurred by Mears whilst fulfilling his duties as editor.

The letters are arranged chronologically.

1872: folios 1-2;

1873: folios 3-4;

1874: folios 5-23;

1875: folios 24-43;

1876: folios 44-62;

1877: folios 63-84;

1878: folios 85-92;

1879: folios 93-95;

1882: folios 96-97.