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 14696 Collections and/or Records:
Unaddressed letter of Alexander Cunningham, the British envoy at Venice, concerning the affairs of the Venetian Republic., 20 August 1717.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 5-7
Dates:
20 August 1717.
Unaddressed letter of Colin Morison at Rome concerning fellow artists and friends, his correspondent's art collection, and 'our infant society of Antiquaries'., 29 March 1786.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folio 67
Dates:
29 March 1786.
Unaddressed letter of Dr Alexander Hume concerning medical matters, and introducing Dr Macleod of the Army Medical Department., 11 March 1809.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folio 144
Dates:
11 March 1809.
Unaddressed letter of Lieutenant-Colonel (later Lieutenant-General) Richard Lyttelton concerning the Jacobite rising., 8 February 1745/1746.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folio 22
Dates:
8 February 1745/1746.
Unaddressed letter of Major (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Richmond Webb at Old Meldrum, serving with the Duke of Cumberland's army, concerning the Jacobite rising., 27 March 1746.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 23-24
Dates:
27 March 1746.
Unaddressed letter of Robert Dundas of Arniston concerning terms of peace with France, conspiracy in Britain, and mentioning Sir Walter Scott., 12 July 1815.
Item
Identifier: MS.14839, folios 244-245
Unaddressed letter of the Earl of Fife asking that the garrisons at Braemar and Corgarff be retained., 31 May 1799.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 99-100
Dates:
31 May 1799.
Unaddressed letter of the Viscount Keith concerning the expedition to Egypt., 31 July 1801.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 111-112
Dates:
31 July 1801.
Unaddressed letters of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore., 1808, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 138-141
Dates:
1808, undated.
Undated letters (after 1816) to Sir Robert Liston, 1816-1832.
File
Identifier: MS.5686
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Sir Robert and Lady Liston spent the remainder of their lives at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston, which Sir Robert had bought some years previously. He took a great interest in improving the estate and supervising road-making in the parish.
Dates:
1816-1832.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Sir Robert Liston, diplomatist.
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Personal letters of and to Sir Robert Liston from the period when he was retired for the second time, at home at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston.
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Undated letters to Sir Robert Liston.
Undated letters (before 1816) to Sir Robert Liston., 1774-1816.
File
Identifier: MS.5684
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Sir Robert and Lady Liston spent the remainder of their lives at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston, which Sir Robert had bought some years previously. He took a great interest in improving the estate and supervising road-making in the parish.
Dates:
1774-1816.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Sir Robert Liston, diplomatist.
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Personal letters of and to Sir Robert Liston from the period when he was retired for the second time, at home at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston.
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Undated letters to Sir Robert Liston.
Undated letters (before 1816) to Sir Robert Liston, 1774-1816.
File
Identifier: MS.5685
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Sir Robert and Lady Liston spent the remainder of their lives at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston, which Sir Robert had bought some years previously. He took a great interest in improving the estate and supervising road-making in the parish.
Dates:
1774-1816.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Sir Robert Liston, diplomatist.
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Personal letters of and to Sir Robert Liston from the period when he was retired for the second time, at home at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston.
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Undated letters to Sir Robert Liston.
Undated letters of Isaac D`Israeli to John Murray II., ? 1794-? 1833.
File
Identifier: MS.42161
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Author Isaac D'Israeli (1766-1848) had most of his works published by John Murray. He was close friends with John Murray [II] and it was largely through this link that his son, Benjamin Disraeli, also formed connections with the publishing house. D'Israeli corresponded with John Murray [II] for over 40 years. The letters in this series concern his publications, but also include news about his family and mutual acquaintances.In addition to the correspondence of D'Israeli, there...
Dates:
? 1794-? 1833.
Undated letters of John Gibson Lockhart to John Murray II and to John Murray III., ? 1814-? 1854.
File
Identifier: MS.42461
Scope and Contents
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:
? 1814-? 1854.
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 John Gibson Lockhart.
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Letters of, to and concerning John Gibson Lockhart; including letters concerning the death of his wife, Sophia.
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Letters of John Gibson Lockhart, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Undated letters of John Gibson Lockhart to John Murray II and to John Murray III., ? 1814-? 1854.
File
Identifier: MS.42462
Scope and Contents
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:
? 1814-? 1854.
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 John Gibson Lockhart.
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Letters of, to and concerning John Gibson Lockhart; including letters concerning the death of his wife, Sophia.
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Letters of John Gibson Lockhart, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Undated letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II., ? 1807-? 1843.
File
Identifier: MS.42143
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Politician John Wilson Croker (1780-1857) was also a prolific writer. He wrote numerous articles for the 'Quarterly Review', which had been established by John Murray in 1809. The articles written by Croker covered many topics including politics, literature and history.As a result of this close connection with the house of Murray, there are hundreds of letters in the archive of Croker, mostly to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III]. There are also manuscripts for four of his...
Dates:
? 1807-? 1843.
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 John Wilson Croker.
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Letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Undated letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III., ? 1807-? 1857.
File
Identifier: MS.42144
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Politician John Wilson Croker (1780-1857) was also a prolific writer. He wrote numerous articles for the 'Quarterly Review', which had been established by John Murray in 1809. The articles written by Croker covered many topics including politics, literature and history.As a result of this close connection with the house of Murray, there are hundreds of letters in the archive of Croker, mostly to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III]. There are also manuscripts for four of his...
Dates:
? 1807-? 1857.
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 John Wilson Croker.
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Letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Undated letters of Laurence Oliphant to William Blackwood., ? 1853-? 1888.
File
Identifier: MS.42512
Scope and Contents
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:
? 1853-? 1888.
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 Laurence Oliphant.
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Letters of Laurence Oliphant, mostly to William Blackwood.
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Letters of Laurence Oliphant to William Blackwood.
Undated letters of Whitwell Elwin mostly to John Murray III. Also included are letters to and concerning Elwin, and a letter of Elwin`s daughter, Frances, to her mother., ?1858-?1899.
File
Identifier: MS.42203
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:
?1858-?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.
Undated letters of William Gifford John Murray II., ? 1802-? 1826.
File
Identifier: MS.42251
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
As literary advisor and editor of the 'Quarterly Review', William Gifford was a frequent correspondent of John Murray [II]. The correspondence in this subseries are letters sent as literary adviser and friend - those that mainly relate to his role of editor of the 'Quarterly Review' can be located in Ms.42252.Within the letters in this subseries, Gifford writes about manuscripts that have been sent to him for review and discusses mutual acquaintances, including Lord Byron,...
Dates:
? 1802-? 1826.
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 William Gifford.
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Correspondence of and concerning William Gifford.
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Letters of William Gifford mostly to John Murray II.
Undated letters of William Knapp to John Murray IV. Also included is a letter of Knapp to Hallam Murray., ? 1889-? 1904.
File
Identifier: MS.42322
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
William Ireland Knapp corresponded regularly with his publisher, John Murray, while producing his work ' Life, writings and correspondence of George Borrow'. His letters to Murray detail the publishing process of the work and the relationship between author and publisher. In addition to the letters of Knapp to Murray, there are also other letters concerning the work. Various correspondents wrote to John Murray [IV] and Robert Francis Cooke in relation to the work on Borrow,...
Dates:
? 1889-? 1904.
Undated letters, partially dated letters and incomplete letters of and concerning Arthur and Augusta Stanley., ? 1850-? 1881.
File
Identifier: MS.42563
Scope and Contents
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:
? 1850-? 1881.
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 Arthur and Augusta Stanley.
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Letters of and concerning Arthur and Augusta Stanley.
Undated letters to Sir Robert Liston., 1774-1832.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.5684-5686
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Sir Robert and Lady Liston spent the remainder of their lives at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston, which Sir Robert had bought some years previously. He took a great interest in improving the estate and supervising road-making in the parish.
Dates:
1774-1832.
Unpublished poem and correspondence of George Outram.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13489
Scope and Contents
A small collection of letters mainly to George Outram, and a manuscript of one of his `legal lyrics`, evidently unpublished. The letters are from various eminent correspondents and mainly relate to `The Glasgow Herald` and to Outram`s first privately printed collection of `Legal Lyrics` (1851). Correspondents include William Edmonstoune Aytoun, John Wilson and James Sheridan Knowles. With one unrelated letter, 1870, of Sir George Deas.
Dates:
c 1840-1855.
Unpublished work on Thomas Machell with associated letters., 1974-1975.
File
Identifier: Acc.9260/40
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Papers of Michael Moncrieff Staurt, CIE OBE concerning his career in India and East Pakistan, 1927-1950, and his research into the Scottish Nabobs and other matters concerning the history of India, circa 1950-1986.
Dates:
1974-1975.