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 642 Collections and/or Records:
Article, "Junius", by David Coulton. The article has been extracted from the "Quarterly Review" and is bound with letters of various writers to John Murray III, John Murray IV, William Smith and Robert Cooke concerning the article., 1851-1852, 1904.
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Identifier: MS.42065
Scope and Contents
David Coulton`s article on Junius was published in the "Quarterly Review" of December 1851.The article and letters have been bound under the cover title, "Lord Lyttelton Junius. Q. R. No. 179". The file is arranged as follows : (1) Coulton`s article on Junius as published in the "Quarterly Review";(2) letters of various correspondents, 1851-1852, concerning Coulton`s article: letter of John Gibson Lockhart to John Murray III;...
Dates:
1851-1852, 1904.
Correspondence and other material relating to the article 'True history of Lady Byron's life', in the 'Atlantic', by Harriet Beecher-Stowe., 1869-1870, 1909.
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Identifier: MS.43539
Scope and Contents
Correspondence has been placed in alphabetical order by correspondent surname, before related manuscripts, pamphlets and other printed material. A copy of ‘True story of Lord and Lady Byron’ has been placed with original pagination at the end of the sequence.Letter of Charles Dickens to John Murray [III], 1869: folios 1-2;Letters of Louisa Anne Emily Ellis, Baroness Seaford, to John Murray [III], 1870: folios 3-6;Letters of Whitwell Elwin to John Murray...
Dates:
1869-1870, 1909.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Papers of and relating to George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron, poet.
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Correspondence of, to and concerning Lord Byron and his circle.
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Correspondence and other material concerning publications relating to Lord Byron after his death.
Correspondence between John Murray, publishers, and various printing firms concerning the 1885 edition of "The Moon Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite", by James Nasmyth and James Carpenter., 1883-1885.
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Identifier: MS.42504
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From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
1883-1885.
Forged letters and manuscripts of Lord Byron; with correspondence and notes relating to the forgeries and to George Gordon Du Luna Byron., 1841-2004, undated.
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Identifier: MS.43542
Scope and Contents
The forged letters and manuscripts of Lord Byron, with accompanying notes, have been placed at the start of the sequence. Correspondence relating to the forgeries has then been ordered chronologically, with two copies of transcriptions of the forgeries placed at the end of the sequence.Forged letters and manuscripts and copies of the same of Lord Byron, with accompanying notes and memos of John Murray [V] and Virginia Murray placed after their corresponding letters, undated and...
Dates:
1841-2004, undated.
Letters, assignments and receipts concerning the sale of papers and copyrights relating to Lord Byron., Undated.
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Identifier: MS.43541
Scope and Contents
The papers in this manuscript have been arranged alphabetically by the main correspondent surname or company name.Barry, Matilda and Richard.
Letters of Matilda Barry and Richard Barry to Hugh Ferguson and John Murray [III], with one of Ferguson to Murray, regarding the sale of Lord Byron letters, 1849: folios 1-6;Blayney, Mabella.
Letter of Lady Mabella Blayney to John Murray [II], 1824: folio 7;Breese, John.
Letters of John Breese to John Murray III,...
Dates:
Undated.
Letters concerning Lord Byron of various correspondents to John Murray, publishers., 1880-1923, undated.
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Identifier: MS.43500
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The correspondence has been arranged alphabetically by author surname.Letters of Hon. Charlotte Carleton, Lady Dorchester, to and occasionally annotated by John Murray IV, with letters written on her behalf by Henry Whalley Woodforde and a note of Doris Langley Moore, 1880-1900 and undated: folios 1-76;
Letters, drafts and copies of letters and notes of John Murray III and John Murray IV to Hon. Charlotte Carleton, Lady Dorchester, 1896-1906 and undated: folios...
Dates:
1880-1923, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Papers of and relating to George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron, poet.
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Correspondence of, to and concerning Lord Byron and his circle.
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Correspondence between Lord Byron and John Murray II; with letters of and to John Murray, publishers, relating to Lord Byron.
Letters of and concerning George Crabbe, with a lock of Crabbe`s hair., 1794-1863, 1926.
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Identifier: MS.42066
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Letters of George Crabbe to various recipients :(1) letter, 1794, of George Crabbe to Edmund Cartwright, junior;(2) letters, ? 1813 (WM)-1834, of George Crabbe to John Murray II;(3) letter, 1826, of George Crabbe to his son, George Crabbe;(4) manuscript copy, ?3rd quarter of 19th century, of a letter, 1819, of George Crabbe to ?Henry Colburn. The copy is in the hand of Whitwell Elwin.Letters concerning George Crabbe...
Dates:
1794-1863, 1926.
Letters of and to Lord Byron concerning Newstead Abbey; with letters of the Webb family of Newstead Abbey mainly to John Murray, publishers., 1779-1975.
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Identifier: MS.43513
Scope and Contents
The letters of and to Lord Byron have been placed at the start of the sequence, followed by letters between other correspondents relating to Newstead Abbey.Copy of a letter of Lord Byron to John Hanson, 1817: folios 1-2;Letter of Lord Byron (in an unknown hand) to John Palethorpe, signed by John Hanson and Owen Mealey, 1812: folio 3;Correspondence between Lord Byron and Robert Rushton, with a receipt of Edward Rushton to John Murray [III] for the purchase...
Dates:
1779-1975.
Letters of Austen Henry Layard to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray., 1848-1894.
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Identifier: MS.42342
Scope and Contents
The letters have been arranged in chronological order. Possible dates for the undated letters and notes have been given in square brackets and used to organise those letters at the end of the sequence.Letters of Austen Henry Layard to John Murray [III], John Murray [IV] and Alexander Henry Hallam Murray of:1884: folios 1-2;1885: folios 3-4;1886: folios 5-8;1887: folios 9-12;1889: folios 13-17;1891: folios...
Dates:
1848-1894.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard.
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Letters of and to Austen Henry Layard.
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Letters of Austen Henry Layard to John Murray III, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray.
Letters of Austen Henry Layard to John Murray III, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray., 1838-1893.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42341-42342
Scope and Contents
The letters here evidence the relationship between the archaeologist Austen Henry Layard and the publishing house of John Murray that lasted for over half a century. During that time, John Murray published works written by Layard about his excavations and other work.The letters demonstrate the close nature of this relationship and give insight into his involvement with the publication process. Topics covered in the correspondence include news of the excavations undertaken by...
Dates:
1838-1893.
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.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake to various correspondents.
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Letters of Elizabeth Eastlake mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Letters of Frederick Blackwood to John Murray III and to John Murray IV. Included are a typescript copy of an extract from a letter of Blackwood; a letter of Helen Hay to John Murray III, and an advertisement for "Chappell and Cos New and Popular Songs"., 1890-1902.
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Identifier: MS.42039
Scope and Contents
The typescript is of an extract from a letter of Blackwood in which he expresses fully the merits of his trusted servant, Frederick Nowell.
Dates:
1890-1902.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Letters of Frederick Blackwood to John Murray III and to John Murray IV; with a letter of Blackwood`s mother, Helen Hay, to John Murray III, and an advertisement for "new and popular songs".
Letters of Frederick Blackwood to John Murray III and to John Murray IV; with a letter of Blackwood`s mother, Helen Hay, to John Murray III, and an advertisement for "new and popular songs"., 1857-1902.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42038-42039
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Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, was a senior diplomat who enjoyed a long and varied career. He was governor-general of Canada between 1872 and 1878, and Viceroy of India from 1884-1888. Blackwood also published various works throughout his adult life, including a book about his travels, collected speeches and political works.In this series there are over 150 letters of Blackwood to John Murray III and John Murray IV. They...
Dates:
1857-1902.
Letters of John Murray IV, John Murray V and John Murray VI to Thomas James Wise; with correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning the sale and provenance of Byron manuscripts and other items., 1928-1966.
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Identifier: MS.43503
Scope and Contents
This folder contains some correspondence relating to Thomas James Wise and other correspondence relating to the sale and provenance of items by or relating to Lord Byron. The Wise correspondence has been placed chronologically before that relating to the manuscripts and objects of Lord Byron. The latter has been organised by correspondent surname with miscellaneous material placed at the end of the sequence.Draft of a letter of John Murray [IV] to Thomas James Wise. 1928: folio...
Dates:
1928-1966.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Papers of and relating to George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron, poet.
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Correspondence of, to and concerning Lord Byron and his circle.
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Correspondence between Lord Byron and John Murray II; with letters of and to John Murray, publishers, relating to Lord Byron.
Letters of `John Murray` to Richard and to George Bentley; with two letters of Lucy Bentley., 1835-1891, 1964.
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Identifier: MS.42019
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Letters of John Murray II, John Murray III and John Murray IV.
Dates:
1835-1891, 1964.
Letters of Robert Cecil to John Murray III and to John Murray IV; with letters of Cecil to William Macpherson, William Smith and Gathorne Hardy. Also included are letters of Georgina Cecil, and of Mary Stanley, to John Murray III., 1860-1896.
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Identifier: MS.42059
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, third Marquess of Salisbury, was Prime Minister three times during the 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to his political career, Cecil also wrote many journalistic pieces for various periodicals, including the 'Quarterly Review' published by John Murray.The papers here include over 60 letters of Cecil, mainly to John Murray [III], concerning articles for the 'Quarterly Review', politics, giving advice on other articles to publish,...
Dates:
1860-1896.
Letters of the grandchildren of Lord Byron to John Murray, publishers, relating to the publication of 'Letters and Journals of Lord Byron'., 1869-1904.
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Identifier: MS.43498
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Letters to John Murray III and John Murray IV concerning the publication of 'The Letters and Journals of Lord Byron' of:Lady Anne Blunt, 15th Baroness Wentworth, 1886: folios 1-10.
Included is a note on f.8v of John Murray III relating that in June 1886 he presented Lady Anne Blunt with 50 letters of Lord Byron to Augusta Leigh;
Ralph Gordon Noel King Milbanke, 2nd Earl of Lovelace, 1869-1887 and 1895-1904: folios 11-122. The letters are signed using the titles of...
Dates:
1869-1904.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Papers of and relating to George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron, poet.
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Correspondence of, to and concerning Lord Byron and his circle.
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Correspondence between Lord Byron and John Murray II; with letters of and to John Murray, publishers, relating to Lord Byron.
Letters of various correspondents relating to the separation of Lord and Lady Byron; with some typescript copies of letters relating to the same., 1816-1937, undated.
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Identifier: MS.43522
Scope and Contents
The letters in this folder concern the separation of Lord and Lady Byron. The letters have been arranged in three sections: contemporary letters; letters of and to John Murray III and IV concerning the letters relating to the separation of Lord and Lady Byron; and an excerpt and typescript copies of letters concerning the separation of Lord and Lady Byron.Contemporary letters:Letters of Sir Francis Hastings Doyle to John Cam Hobhouse, 1816: folios 1-10;...
Dates:
1816-1937, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Papers of and relating to George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron, poet.
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Correspondence of, to and concerning Lord Byron and his circle.
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Correspondence and manuscripts relating to the separation of Lord and Lady Byron.
Letters of various correspondents to John Murray, publishers, concerning the "Murray Handbooks for Travellers"., 1834-1899, undated.
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Identifier: MS.42613
Scope and Contents
The letters have been arranged alphabetically by correspondent surname. Letters of multiple or unidentified correspondents have been placed at the end of the sequence.Letters, 1842, 1845-1846. of Sir George Biddell Airy to John Murray II and John Murray III: folios 1-9;Letter, 1843, of Jacob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy to John Murray III: folios 10-11;Letter, 1847, of George Augustus Frederic Cavendish-Bentinck to John Murray III: folios 12-13;...
Dates:
1834-1899, undated.
Letters of Whitwell Elwin to John Murray III, Robert Cooke and John Murray IV. Also included are several letters of Elwin`s son, Warwick, with two letters of John Murray IV to Warwick., 1880-1899.
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Identifier: MS.42202
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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:
1880-1899.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers of and concerning Whitwell Elwin.
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Letters of Whitwell Elwin mostly to John Murray III, but including letters of Elwin to other correspondents, and letters to and concerning Elwin.
Letters of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers, to John Murray, publishers., 1833-1918.
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Identifier: MS.40120
Scope and Contents
The letters concern the business relations between the houses of Blackwood and Murray, and relate to the period after William Blackwood (1776-1834).The letters are arranged alphabetically by writer, and by date under each writer. Letters signed “William Blackwood and Sons” follow the sequence of named writers.Blackwood, Alexander. Letter, 21 January 1833, to John Murray III. Folios 1A-1B. Letter, 28 March 1835, to John Murray II. Folios...
Dates:
1833-1918.
Letters of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray., 1880-1884.
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Identifier: MS.41121
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Robert Cooke. They concern the publication of various works by, and connected with, Smith, and also his editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1867-1893). The letters are arranged chronologically.1880: folios 1-56;1881: folios 57-113;1882: folios 114-143 [Note 1];1883: folios 144-164 [Notes 2-3];1884: folios 165-202 [Note 4].Notes.[Note 1] Folio 141. A...
Dates:
1880-1884.
Letters of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers., 1885-1890.
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Identifier: MS.41122
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Robert Cooke. They concern the publication of various works by, and connected with, Smith, and also his editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1867-1893). The letters are arranged chronologically.1885: folios 1-39 [Notes 1-2];1886: folios 40-58;1887: folios 59-81;1888: folios 82-101;1889: folios 102-142 [Note 3];1890: folios 143-201.Notes.[Note...
Dates:
1885-1890.
Letters of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers., 1891-1892.
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Identifier: MS.41123
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern the publication of various works by, and connected with, Smith, and also his editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1867-1893). The letters are arranged chronologically.1891: folios 1-101 [Notes 1-4];1892: folios 102-207 [Notes 5-7].Notes.[Note 1] Folios 28-29. Letter, 22 March 1891, of George Marindin to William Smith.[Note 2] Folios 32-33. Letter, 23...
Dates:
1891-1892.
Letters of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers., 1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).
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Identifier: MS.41124
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern the publication of various works by, and connected with, Smith, and also his editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1867-1893). The letters are arranged chronologically.1893: folios 1-112 [Notes 1-8].Assorted, undated papers of William Smith.Manuscript draft, [? 1855-? 1860], in the hand of ?William Smith, of a ?prospectus for a “New series of school books”. Folio 113.Note, [?...
Dates:
1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).