This manuscript includes letters, 1850-1885, of Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton, to John Murray III. They concern various publications of his, including “Selections from the poetical works of R.M. Milnes” and “Monographs, personal and social”.

Is also includes letters of Robert Crewe-Milnes, Marquess of Crewe, formerly Baron Houghton, to John Murray IV. These concern his work “Stray verses”, with mention also of his father’s poetical works.

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

Milner, Edward, 1862-1863: folios 1-3;

Milner, James, 1913: folios 4-5;

Milnes, Alfred, 1879: folios 6-8;

Milnes, Annabella, uncertain date, pre-August 20 1863, and 1864-1872: folios 9-13; (1)

Milnes, Richard, 1850-1885:

1850: folios 14-15;

1856-1858: folios 16-25;

1860-1861: folios 26-31;

pre-August 20 1863: folios 32-39;

uncertain dates, pre-August 20 1863: folios 40-49;

October 1863-1868: folios 50-72;

1871-1876: folios 73-93;

1880: folios 94-95;

1882: folio 96;

1885: folios 97-98;

uncertain dates, post-August 20 1863: folios 99-102;

Milnes, Robert, 1888-1922: folios 103-158.

1. Includes letter, 1 July [uncertain date, pre-20 August 1863], of Annabella Houghton signing as A.H. Milnes, to Marion Murray: folio 9.