Letters of William Blackwood (1776-1834) to John Murray II, with related letters and papers., 1811.
Scope and Contents
The letters concern the business relations between Blackwood and Murray and their associates. Several of the letters include details of business accounts. Included are letters written on behalf of William Blackwood by an employee, John Macdowall. Also included are miscellaneous business papers concerning Blackwood and Murray.
The letters are arranged chronologically.
1811
January: folios 1-5;
February: folios 6-11;
March: folios 12-20;
April: folios 21-29;
May: folios 30-37;
June: folios 38-46;
July: folios 47-50;
August: folios 51-56;
September: folios 57-64;
October: folios 65-70;
November: folios 71-78;
December: folios 79-93;
uncertain dates: folios 94-98.
Dates
- Creation: 1811.
Creator
- Blackwood, William (publisher, and founder of "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine") (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John Samuel (publisher (II)) (1778-1843) (Recipient, Person)
- Macdowall, John, employee of William Blackwood, publisher, fl 1811 (Person)
- Hunter, William, employee of John Murray II, publisher, fl 1811 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 96 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1110
Creator
Repository Details
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