Letters of various correspondents to Sarah and to Benjamin Austen., 1824-1861.
Scope and Contents
Sara and Benjamin Austen had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The letters in this sequence demonstrate their wide ranging circle, which included diplomats, novelists and army officers. The letters here give an indication of the relationships of both Sara and Benjamin Austen with their friends and their influence. Many of the people represented in this sequence, wrote to the Austens over a number of years and the development of their relationships can be traced through the letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1824-1861.
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
English
Language of Materials
The contents are mostly in English, but some are in French.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
12 Folders
Arrangement
The letters have largely been arranged in alphabetical order by correspondent surname, with one folder of assorted letters placed at the end of the sequence.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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