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Letters. Correspondence.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Assorted letters of, to and concerning Elizabeth Eastlake., 1862-1887.

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Identifier: MS.42179
Scope and Contents (1) letters, 1879-1887, of Elizabeth Eastlake to William Smith, editor of the "Quarterly Review", concerning articles written by Eastlake for the journal;(2) letter, 1880, of Elizabeth Eastlake to "Menie";(3) letter, 1862, of ? Thornbury to ?Elizabeth Eastlake;(4) letter, 1876, of Henry Reeve to John Murray III concerning Elizabeth Eastlake and her husband, Charles;(5) manuscript list which would seem to record the number of works...
Dates: 1862-1887.

Letters mostly of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake., 1870-1879.

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Identifier: MS.42337
Scope and Contents The letters have been arranged in chronological order.Letters of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake of:1870: folios 1-14;1871: folios 15-30;1872: folios 31-42;1873: folios 43-46;1874: folios 47-55;1875: folios 56-64;1876, with one of Enid Layard at folios 82-83: folios 65-83;1877, with letters of Enid Layard at folios 89-90 and 103-106, and one to an unidentified recipient at...
Dates: 1870-1879.

Letters mostly of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake., 1890-1893, 1940, undated.

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Identifier: MS.42339
Scope and Contents The letters of Austen Henry Layard have been arranged in chronological order, with those of uncertain date placed at the end of the sequence. Probable years and watermarks that appear on the paper have been given where possible on the letters of uncertain dates. The last letter in this manuscript relates to the provenance of these letters. Letters of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake of:1890: folios 1-22;1891: folios 23-37;1892:...
Dates: 1890-1893, 1940, undated.

Letters of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake., 1856-1869.

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Identifier: MS.42336
Scope and Contents The letters have been arranged in chronological order.Letters of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake of:1856: folios 1-7;1857: folios 8-9;1859: folios 10-13;1860: folios 14-26;1861: folios 27-44;1862: folios 45-47;1863: folios 48-63;1864, with letters to Sir Charles Eastlake at folios 70 and 72: folios 64-72;1865, with a letter to Sir Charles Eastlake at folios 94-95:...
Dates: 1856-1869.

Letters of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake., 1880-1889.

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Identifier: MS.42338
Scope and Contents

The letters have been arranged in chronological order.

Letters of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake of:

1880: folios 1-19;

1881: folios 20-31;

1882: folios 32-44;

1883: folios 45-70;

1884: folios 71-84;

1885: folios 85-104;

1886: folios 105-122;

1887: folios 122-132;

1888: folios 133-155;

1889: folios 156-170.

Dates: 1880-1889.

Letters of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake., 1856-1893.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42336-42340
Scope and Contents The letters here of Austen Henry Layard to Elizabeth Eastlake cover nearly four decades of friendship. Eastlake was a writer and, like Layard, had many connections in the art and literary worlds, which is reflected in this correspondence.Layard and Eastlake had many common friends and acquaintances, including John Murray [III]. Additionally, Layard had also been friends with Charles Eastlake, the husband of Elizabeth, and it was Layard who encouraged her to write a memoir of...
Dates: 1856-1893.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III., 1840-1893

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42174-42178
Scope and Contents Elizabeth Eastlake was first published by John Murray in 1841, when 'Residence on the shores of the Baltic' was produced. Her relationship with the publishing house and family of Murray continued until her death. Before her marriage, Eastlake had stayed at the Murray family home in Albemarle Street and she was particularly close to John Murray [III].The correspondence here covers the entire time period of the relationship between Eastlake and the Murrays, from the early days of...
Dates: 1840-1893

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to Austen Henry Layard., 1858-1893.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42168-42173
Scope and Contents Elizabeth Eastlake and Sir Austen Henry Layard maintained a long correspondence, covering nearly half a century. They were great friends and connected through their joint love of art, their interest in the National Gallery, and mutual acquaintances. The correspondence reflects these interests, as well as providing further insights in to her domestic matters and opinions on political events and world affairs. The letters here are of Eastlake to Layard. The replies from Layard can be...
Dates: 1858-1893.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to Austen Henry Layard., 1858-1859.

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Identifier: MS.42168
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake and Sir Austen Henry Layard maintained a long correspondence, covering nearly half a century. They were great friends and connected through their joint love of art, their interest in the National Gallery, and mutual acquaintances. The correspondence reflects these interests, as well as providing further insights in to her domestic matters and opinions on political events and world affairs. The letters here are of Eastlake to Layard. The replies from Layard can be...
Dates: 1858-1859.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to Austen Henry Layard., 1870-1879.

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Identifier: MS.42170
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake and Sir Austen Henry Layard maintained a long correspondence, covering nearly half a century. They were great friends and connected through their joint love of art, their interest in the National Gallery, and mutual acquaintances. The correspondence reflects these interests, as well as providing further insights in to her domestic matters and opinions on political events and world affairs. The letters here are of Eastlake to Layard. The replies from Layard can be...
Dates: 1870-1879.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to Austen Henry Layard., 1886-1889.

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Identifier: MS.42172
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake and Sir Austen Henry Layard maintained a long correspondence, covering nearly half a century. They were great friends and connected through their joint love of art, their interest in the National Gallery, and mutual acquaintances. The correspondence reflects these interests, as well as providing further insights in to her domestic matters and opinions on political events and world affairs. The letters here are of Eastlake to Layard. The replies from Layard can be...
Dates: 1886-1889.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to Austen Henry Layard, including a letter of Charles Lock Eastlake to Elizabeth Eastlake concerning Layard., 1880-1885.

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Identifier: MS.42171
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake and Sir Austen Henry Layard maintained a long correspondence, covering nearly half a century. They were great friends and connected through their joint love of art, their interest in the National Gallery, and mutual acquaintances. The correspondence reflects these interests, as well as providing further insights in to her domestic matters and opinions on political events and world affairs. The letters here are of Eastlake to Layard. The replies from Layard can be...
Dates: 1880-1885.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to Austen Henry Layard; including two letters of Charles Lock Eastlake to Layard., 1860-1869.

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Identifier: MS.42169
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake and Sir Austen Henry Layard maintained a long correspondence, covering nearly half a century. They were great friends and connected through their joint love of art, their interest in the National Gallery, and mutual acquaintances. The correspondence reflects these interests, as well as providing further insights in to her domestic matters and opinions on political events and world affairs. The letters here are of Eastlake to Layard. The replies from Layard can be...
Dates: 1860-1869.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to John Murray II and to John Murray III; with a letter each to Hester Murray and to Anne Murray., 1840-1844.

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Identifier: MS.42174
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake was first published by John Murray in 1841, when 'Residence on the shores of the Baltic' was produced. Her relationship with the publishing house and family of Murray continued until her death. Before her marriage, Eastlake had stayed at the Murray family home in Albemarle Street and she was particularly close to John Murray [III].The correspondence here covers the entire time period of the relationship between Eastlake and the Murrays, from the early days of...
Dates: 1840-1844.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to John Murray III., 1845-1859.

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Identifier: MS.42175
Scope and Contents

Included with the letters is a receipt for a payment made by John Murray III to Elizabeth Eastlake in respect of two articles for the "Quarterly Review" : "Music" and "The art of dress".

Dates: 1845-1859.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to John Murray III., 1860-1869.

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Identifier: MS.42176
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake was first published by John Murray in 1841, when 'Residence on the shores of the Baltic' was produced. Her relationship with the publishing house and family of Murray continued until her death. Before her marriage, Eastlake had stayed at the Murray family home in Albemarle Street and she was particularly close to John Murray [III].The correspondence here covers the entire time period of the relationship between Eastlake and the Murrays, from the early days of...
Dates: 1860-1869.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to John Murray III., 1870-1876.

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Identifier: MS.42177
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake was first published by John Murray in 1841, when 'Residence on the shores of the Baltic' was produced. Her relationship with the publishing house and family of Murray continued until her death. Before her marriage, Eastlake had stayed at the Murray family home in Albemarle Street and she was particularly close to John Murray [III].The correspondence here covers the entire time period of the relationship between Eastlake and the Murrays, from the early days of...
Dates: 1870-1876.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to John Murray III and to John Murray IV., 1880-1893.

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Identifier: MS.42178
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake was first published by John Murray in 1841, when 'Residence on the shores of the Baltic' was produced. Her relationship with the publishing house and family of Murray continued until her death. Before her marriage, Eastlake had stayed at the Murray family home in Albemarle Street and she was particularly close to John Murray [III].The correspondence here covers the entire time period of the relationship between Eastlake and the Murrays, from the early days of...
Dates: 1880-1893.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to Sara Austen., 1858-1861.

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Identifier: MS.42167
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Journalist and writer on art, Elizabeth Eastlake, née Rigby (1809-1893) was a prolific writer in the 19th century. She published, through John Murray, her works about travel and art. In addition, Eastlake was an important contributor to the 'Quarterly Review'. Eastlake corresponded with three generations of the Murray family and was on particularly close terms with John Murray [III]. Eastlake was a member of the Murray circle and formed friendships with other mutual acquaintances,...
Dates: 1858-1861.

Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to various correspondents., 1840-1893.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42167-42179
Scope and Contents Journalist and writer on art, Elizabeth Eastlake, née Rigby (1809-1893) was a prolific writer in the 19th century. She published, through John Murray, her works about travel and art. In addition, Eastlake was an important contributor to the 'Quarterly Review'. Eastlake corresponded with three generations of the Murray family and was on particularly close terms with John Murray [III]. Eastlake was a member of the Murray circle and formed friendships with other mutual acquaintances,...
Dates: 1840-1893.

Letters of, including a letter on behalf of, Elizabeth Eastlake to Austen Henry Layard., 1890-1893.

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Identifier: MS.42173
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Elizabeth Eastlake and Sir Austen Henry Layard maintained a long correspondence, covering nearly half a century. They were great friends and connected through their joint love of art, their interest in the National Gallery, and mutual acquaintances. The correspondence reflects these interests, as well as providing further insights in to her domestic matters and opinions on political events and world affairs. The letters here are of Eastlake to Layard. The replies from Layard can be...
Dates: 1890-1893.

Letters of Whitwell Elwin mostly to John Murray III. Also included are letters of various correspondents to Elwin., January-June 1854

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Identifier: MS.42191
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: 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...
Dates: January-June 1854

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Charles Eastlake Smith., 1890-1899.

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Identifier: MS.41104
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern various tasks - reader, proof reader, editor - undertaken by Charles Eastlake Smith for John Murray, publishers. One of the works edited by Smith was the “Journals and correspondence of Lady [Elizabeth] Eastlake” (1895).The letters are arranged chronologically.1890-1894: folios 1-27;1895: folios 28-96 [Note];1896-1899: folios 97-149.[Note.] Folio 60. Telegram, 12...
Dates: 1890-1899.