Correspondence of Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe., 1826, 1831-1845, undated.
Scope and Contents
The correspondence is principally with James Maidment, on literary and historical matters, some scandalous, and with John Stevenson, his publisher. There are also copies of letters of Sir Walter Scott to Sharpe, in the latter's hand, 1826, undated; extracts, etc., in Sharpe's hand; a biographical note on Sharpe (folio 235); and newspaper-cuttings relating to him.
Dates
- Creation: 1826, 1831-1845, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
265 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
iv + 261 folios.
Custodial History
The volume was bought at the Maidment sale and contains Maidment's bookplate; some items relating to Sir Walter Scott were afterwards added from Sharpe's repositories (see note inside front cover).
Repository Details
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