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 1 Collection or Record:
Letters of Henry Brougham to Whitwell Elwin., 1857-1862.
File
Identifier: MS.42186
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The rector of Booton, Whitwell Elwin (1816-1900), was also a prolific writer. He produced works on Alexander Pope, John Forster and Lord Byron, as well as being a frequent contributor to the 'Quarterly Review', becoming editor of that periodical from 1853-1860. He also acted as a literary advisor to John Murray, including advising Murray that he should not publish 'On the Origin of Species' by Charles Darwin, but suggesting that Darwin should consider writing a book about pigeons...
Dates:
1857-1862.