Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Smith (1813-1893), with related papers., 1844-1895, 1943.
Scope and Contents
The incoming correspondence consists of letters of individuals and companies sent to John Murray, publishers, mostly relating to the business, but also including private letters. The correspondence largely covers the period from the 1760s to the 1920s. Where enclosures exist, they have been kept with their original letters.
This series contains most of the extant letters received by the publishing house up to the 1920s, but others are to be found throughout the archive. One significant sequence that is separate contains the correspondence and related papers, including some manuscripts, of many prominent authors (MSS.42000-42631).
Although there are occasional copies of outgoing correspondence within these folders, the majority are recorded in the copy letter books (MSS.41896-41999).
Dates
- Creation: 1844-1895, 1943.
Creator
- John Murray (publishers, London) (Recipient, Organization)
- Smith, William, Sir, Knight (lexicographer) (1813-1893) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Arrangement
MS.41119. Letters, 1844-1869, of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers.
MS.41120. Letters, 1870-1879, of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers.
MS.41121. Letters, 1880-1884, of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers.
MS.41122. Letters, 1885-1890, of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers.
MS.41123. Letters, 1891-1892, of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers.
MS.41124. Letters, 1893 and undated (? 1855-? 1893) of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers, with related papers.
Ms.41125. Copyright receipts, 1860-1864, concerning payments made by John Murray, publishers, to the contributors to “A dictionary
of the Bible” (London: John Murray, 1860-1863), edited by William Smith.
MS.41126. Papers, 1876-1943, concerning the copyright in works written in part or in whole or edited by William Smith (1813-1893) and
published by John Murray, publishers.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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