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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of James Monk., 1818-1851.

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Identifier: MS.40844

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

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

Repository Details

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

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