Letters, 1840-1849, of Philip Stanhope to John Murray II and John Murray III, with related letters and papers. They concern works of his published by the Murrays, including “Essais sur la vie du grand Condé”, the fourth volume of his “History of England”, “Historical essays, contributed to the Quarterly Review”, and advice on the travel handbook for Spain. There is also discussion of parliamentary matters, particularly the Copyright Bill, and of his reading, with comments on manuscripts sent to him for criticism. The letters are signed “Mahon”, his title until March 1855. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1840-1841: folios 1-13;

1842: folios 14-52; (1)

1843: folios 53-72;

1844: folios 73-99;

1845-1846: folios 100-125;

1847-1848: folios 126-148;

1849: folios 149-156. (2)

1. Includes letter, 2 April 1842, of Philip Stanhope to John Gibson Lockhart: folios 21-22.

2. Includes letter, 9 January 1849, of Henry Reed to Philip Stanhope: folio 152;

copy of letter, 25 January 1842, of Philip Stanhope to Henry Reed: folios 153-154.