Letters of and to Sara and Benjamin Austen., 1824-1879.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42002-42015
Scope and Contents
There is a large amount of correspondence of and to Benjamin and Sara Austen. There are many of their letters to their nephew, Sir Austen Henry Layard, as well as letters to and from as a wide variety of other correspondents.
Dates
- Creation: 1824-1879.
Creator
- Austen, Benjamin, solicitor, uncle of Austen Henry Layard, d 1861 (Recipient, Person)
- Austen, Sara, wife of Benjamin, solicitor, aunt of Austen Henry Layard, d 1881 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
The contents are mostly in English, but some of the content is in French.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
14 Folders
Arrangement
The letters of Sara and Benjamin Austen to Austen Henry Layard have been placed at the start of the sequence, with those to and from other correspondents placed afterwards.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk