Letters, 1882-1884, of William Wharton, mostly to Hallam Murray, concern his work “Hydrographical surveying”.

Letters, 1821-1830, of Richard Whately to John Murray II concern several of his works, including his collections of essays, and “Elements of rhetoric”.

Letters, 1895-1903, of Harry Whates to John Murray IV concern proposals for publications.

The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.

Wharton, William:

1882-1884: folios 1-5;

1888: folios 6-7;

1891-1895: folios 8-41;

1897-1898: folios 42-63; (1)

1900: folios 64-65;

1902-1903: folios 66-70;

1905: folios 71-75.

Whately, Richard:

1821: folios 76-77;

1825: folios 78-79;

1827-1829: folios 80-99; (2)

1830: folios 100-121.

Whates, Harry:

1895: folios 122-125;

1903: folios 126-127.

1. Includes memorandum, 7 December 1897, of William Clowes and Sons to John Murray IV: folio 49.

2. Includes letter, 11 December 1829, of William Baxter to John Murray II: folio 96.