Letters to John Murray, publishers, of James Monk., 1818-1851.
Scope and Contents
Letters, 1818-1851, of James Monk to John Murray II and John Murray III and with related letters. They concern various publications by Monk published by Murray, including “A vindication of the University of Cambridge” and “The life of Richard Bentley”. They include mention of his work as one of the editors of the journal “Museum Criticum”. The letters are arranged in chronological order.
1818: folios 1-12; (1)
1819: folios 13-20;
1821: folios 21-30;
1822-1823: folios 31-49;
1825-1827: folios 50-57;
uncertain date, pre-11 July 1830: folios 58-59;
1851: folios 60-66.
(1) Includes letter, 8 September 1818, of James Monk to Mr. Stewart [unidentified] and John Murray II: folios 5-6;
includes letter, 12 November 1818, of James Monk to unidentified recipient: folios 11-12.
Dates
- Creation: 1818-1851.
Creator
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John Samuel (publisher (II)) (1778-1843) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 66 folios.)
Other Finding Aids
Recpipient of letter "Mr. Stewart" not identified: folios 5-6.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1844
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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