Letters of Whitwell Elwin mostly to John Murray III. Also included are letters of various correspondents to Elwin., July-December 1854
Scope and Contents
Whitwell Elwin and the publishing house of John Murray had a close connection over the second half of the 19th century. Not only was Elwin a Murray author, he was also the editor of the 'Quarterly Review' for seven years. A large and thorough correspondence has survived, detailing their relationship and many issues concerning Elwin, Murray and the 'Quarterly Review'. The letters here are mostly of Elwin to John Murray [III], although there are some other letters of, to or concerning Elwin of other correspondents.
Dates
- Creation: July-December 1854
Creator
- Elwin, Whitwell, Rector of Booton, 1816-1900 (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (97 folios.)
Arrangement
The letters are arranged chronologically. Undated, or partially dated, letters for which there is internal evidence to allow a date consistent with the date range of the file to be suggested have been included at the end of the sequence. All other undated letters are included in a separate file.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0417D
Subject
- Elwin, Whitwell (rector of Booton) (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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