Letters, 1836-1858, of Henry Reeve to John Murray III, John Murray II, and one letter, 1872, of Christina Reeve probably to John Murray III, with related letters. They concern his writing, including his translation of de Tocqueville, “On the state of society in France before the Revolution of 1789”, and his articles for the "Quarterly Review". There is discussion of literary matters, with mention of the "Edinburgh Review", which he edited. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent, then by date under both names.

Reeve, Christina, 1872: folios 1-3; (1)

Reeve, Henry:

1836: folios 4-5;

1839-1840: folios 6-21;

1842-1843: folios 22-30; (2)

1845-1847: folios 31-36;

1849-1850: folios 37-48; (3)

1851-1854: folios 49-75; (4)

1856-1858: folios 76-114;

uncertain date, circa 1853: folios 115-116.

1. Includes letter, 23 July 1872, of Frederic Maynard to Robert Cooke: folio 3.

2. Includes letter, 3 March 1845, of Henry Reeve to John Murray III. Includes copy of part of a letter of Sarah Austin to Henry Reeve: folios 26-27.

3. Includes letter, 9 October 1849, of Henry Reeve to Alexander Duff-Gordon: folios 37-39.

4. Includes letter, 26 March 1851, of Henry Reeve to John Murray III. Includes copy of part of a letter of François Guizot to Henry Reeve: folios 51-52.