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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885)., 1845-1884 and undated (? 1836).

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Identifier: MS.41304

Scope and Contents

The letters appear to be to John Murray III and to Robert Cooke. They concern the publication by John Murray, publishers, of various works by Christopher Wordsworth. The letters are arranged chronologically.

1845-1849: folios 1-30;

1850-1858: folios 31-98 [Note];

1861, 1863,1866: folios 99-117;

1878, 1882,1884: folios 118-125.

Undated letter, watermark 1836: folios 126-127.

[Note] Folio 88. Receipt, 14 April 1856, concerning payment of £100 made by John Murray III to Christopher Wordsworth for the tenth edition of “Edward the VIths Latin grammar”.

Dates

  • Creation: 1845-1884 and undated (? 1836).

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 127 folios.)

Related Materials

MS.41125. Copyright receipts in respect of payments made by John Murray, publishers, to the contributors to “A dictionary of the Bible”, edited by William Smith (London: John Murray, 1860-1863).

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