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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Carl Lumholtz., 1888-1890, 1902.
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Identifier: MS.40721
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Letters to John Murray III and John Murray IV concerning the publication of “Among cannibals: an account of four years travels in Australia, and of camp life with the aborigines of Queensland”, by Carl Lumholtz.The letters are arranged chronologically. Some of the letters have notes written on them by John Murray IV outlining his reply to Lumholtz.1888-1889: folios 1-69;1890: folios 70-80 [Note];1902: folios 81-84.[Note] Folio 74....
Dates:
1888-1890, 1902.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Arnett to Arnold, G., 1853-1904.
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Identifier: MS.40025
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All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and, when required, by date under each name. Most of the letters of Sir Edwin Arnold are written by amanuenses.Arnett, Edward, 1899: folios 1-2;Arnison, William, 1899: folio 3;Arnold, Arthur, 1875: folios 4-5;Arnold, C, 1867: folios 6-7;Arnold, C. T., 1876-1903: folios 8-11;Arnold, Channing, 1902-1904: folios 12-23;Arnold, Charles,...
Dates:
1853-1904.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Galloway to Galton., 1816-1920.
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Identifier: MS.40435
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This manuscript includes letters, 1816-1834, of John Galt, novelist, to John Murray II.Also included are letters, 1853-1905, of Francis Galton to John Murray III and John Murray IV. The letters mostly concern his publication “The art of travel” and his work on the Murray travel handbook for Switzerland.All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. A further correspondent has been added to the end of this sequence....
Dates:
1816-1920.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Haydon, B. to Hayes, W., 1824-1909.
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Identifier: MS.40537
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Haydon, Benjamin Robert.Letters, 1824-1845, of Benjamin Haydon mostly to John Murray II and John Murray III. 1824-1825, 1828, 1836, 1839, 1841 and 1845: folios 1-21.Notes.Letter, 11 June 1836, of Edward Dundas to Benjamin Haydon. Folios 10-11.Letter, 13 June 1836, of Benjamin Haydon to Edward Dundas. Folio 12.Letter, 21 July 1845, of Benjamin...
Dates:
1824-1909.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Jackson, H. to Jackson, T., 1812-1916.
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Identifier: MS.40604
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This manuscript includes letters, 1892-1916, of Sir Thomas Jackson mostly to John Murray IV. Many of the letters concern the publication “Architecture, a profession or an art”, which he co-edited. All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Jackson, Henry, 1893-1913: folios 1-11;Jackson, Holbrook, 1915: folio 12;Jackson, James, 1812: folios 13-14;Jackson, John, fl. 1812, Cold Bathfields,...
Dates:
1812-1916.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Leaf to Leary., 1818-1927.
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Identifier: MS.40683
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This manuscript mainly includes letters, 1818-1859 and uncertain date, of William Leake to John Murray II and John Murray III. The letters mostly concern works of his including “An historical outline of the Greek revolution”, “Travels in the Morea” and “Travels in Northern Greece”. It also includes letters, 1846-1857, of Edward Lear to John Murray III, concerning plates for his “Illustrated excursions in Italy” (published by T. McLean) and other art work; one letter includes a...
Dates:
1818-1927.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Malet to Mallet, B., 1828-1926.
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Identifier: MS.40764
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This manuscript principally includes letters, 1900-1908, of Edward Malet to John Murray IV. Most of the letters concern his work of reminiscences “Shifting scenes”.Also included are letters, 1894-1926, of Bernard Mallet to John Murray IV. Some concern his role in awarding civil list pensions.All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Malet, Alexander,1828-1877: folios 1-4;Malet, Edward, 1900-1908:...
Dates:
1828-1926.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Edward Rae., 1874-1923.
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Identifier: MS.40997
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The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern, among other subjects, the publication of “The Land of the North Wind”, “The Country of the Moors”, and “The White Sea Peninsula”.A number of the letters are written on behalf of, and others concern, George Rae, Edward’s father, and relate to the publication of “The Country Banker”. The letters are arranged chronologically.1874-1875, 1877-1879: folios 1-43 [Note 1];...
Dates:
1874-1923.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of George Darwin, with related letters., 1882-1905.
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Identifier: MS.40313
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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of George Darwin. The letters are to John Murray III, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. The letters are arranged chronologically.1882: folios 1-3;1890: folios 4-5;1891: folios 6-18;1897: folio 19;1898: folios 20-62;1899: folios 63-67;1900: folio 68;1901: folios 69-73;1902: folios 74-77;1904: folios 78-83;...
Dates:
1882-1905.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Heinrich Schliemann., 1874-1879.
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Identifier: MS.41066
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Letters, 1874-1879, of Heinrich Schliemann to John Murray III, with some letters to Robert Cooke and with related letters and papers. The letters concern works of his published by Murray, including the English language edition of “Trojanische Alterthümer”, and “Mycenae”. Some letters reveal the controversy surrounding his work and his efforts to respond to criticisms, and also details of his continuing excavations.1874, April-June: folios 1-21; (1)1874,...
Dates:
1874-1879.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of John Phillips., 1830-1873.
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Identifier: MS.40952
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Letters, 1830-1873, of John Phillips to John Murray II and John Murray III, with related letters and papers. They concern works of Phillips published by the Murrays including “Illustrations of the geology of Yorkshire”, “Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D.” and “The rivers, mountains, and sea-coast of Yorkshire”. The letters are arranged in chronological order.1830: folios 1-2; (1)1834-1837: folios 3-11;1839: folios 12-15;1840-1849: folios...
Dates:
1830-1873.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Joseph Pentland., 1850-1859.
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Identifier: MS.40942
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Letters of Joseph Pentland to John Murray III, with related letters. The letters concern Pentland’s work on the travel handbooks for Italy, with some mention of his work on Physical geography by Mary Somerville. There is much detail on his life, travels and acquaintances in Italy, France and Britain. The letters are arranged chronologically:1850: folios 1-9;1851: folios 10-20;1852: folios 21-38*;1853: folios 39-61**;1854: folios...
Dates:
1850-1859.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Mary Frere (1845-1911)., 1867-1902
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Identifier: MS.40428
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Letters, 1867-1902, of Mary Frere to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. The letters mostly concern her publication “Old Deccan days, or Hindoo fairy legends”, illustrated by her sister, Catherine, and published by Murray. Some letters are written on behalf of her father, (Henry) Bartle Frere. The letters are arranged in chronological order.1867: folios 1-29;?1867: folios 30-31;1868: folios 32-35;1870-1872: folios 36-56;...
Dates:
1867-1902
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Knight., 1891.
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Identifier: MS.40661
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Letters, 1891, of William Knight to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray, with related letters and papers. They concern his editorship of, and his own contribution to, the University extension manuals series. The letters are arranged in chronological order.1891, January-March: folios 1-61; (1)1891, April-June: folios 62-79; (2)1891, July-September: folios 80-118; (3)1891, October-December: 119-138. (4)1. Includes letters, 8 and 22...
Dates:
1891.