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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 40 Collections and/or Records:

Papers concerning the bequest of Enid Layard of the papers of Austen Henry Layard to the British Museum., 1913-1921.

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Identifier: MS.42417
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: 1913-1921.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Letters of, to and concerning Enid Layard, with papers relating to her bequest of the papers of Austen Henry Layard to the British Museum.

Papers concerning the intention of Austen Henry Layard and Edward Mitford to publish the journal of their travels through Asia to India through Smith Elder and Company, publishers., 1839-1843.

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Identifier: MS.42412
Scope and Contents The papers here have been arranged chronologically.(1) Manuscript copy of a memorandum of agreement, 21 June 1839, between Austen Henry Layard, Edward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford and Smith Elder and Company: folios 1-6;(2) draft agreement, 21 June 1839, concerning the advance of a sum of money by Smith Elder and Company under the security of a joint bond between Austen Henry Layard and Edward Mitford: folios 7-8;(3) manuscript copy of a letter, 17...
Dates: 1839-1843.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Financial and legal papers concerning Austen Henry Layard and the publication of the narratives of his travels and excavations.

Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard., 1836-1968.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42336-42414
Scope and Contents Austen Henry Layard was a British archaeologist and politician. He is perhaps best remembered for his excavations at Nimrud and Nineveh. Layard was keen to publicise his discoveries and worked with John Murray to produce lavish publications about his discoveries. These were popular books and went through many editions.The papers here concerning Austen Henry Layard offer a detailed insight into the publishing process surrounding his works about his excavations.The...
Dates: 1836-1968.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.

Typescript, "Spain. Section 3. 1870", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42389
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section 4. 1871", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42390
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section 13. 1877", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42399
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section I. 1869-1870", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42387
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section II. 1870", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42388
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section V. 1872", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42391
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section VI. 1872-1873", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42392
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section X. 1874-1875", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42396
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section XI. 1875", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42397
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Spain. Section XII. 1876", by Austen Henry Layard., 1883.

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Identifier: MS.42398
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Austen Henry Layard wrote books and articles about his travels, excavations, later career and painting. Many of the publications were published by John Murray during a period of over 50 years.

The papers here contain the manuscripts and proofs for many of these works, including articles Layard wrote for the 'Quarterly Review'. There are also typescripts in this series, mostly relating to memoirs of Layard from his time as British Minister to Spain and Turkey.

Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Minister to Spain, 1869-1877.

Typescript, "Turkey. 1878. Section XVIII", by Austen Henry Layard., 1882.

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Identifier: MS.42380
Scope and Contents "From August to November. Mukhtar Pasha sent to Crete. Surrender of Batoum. Correspondence with Porte etc., as to reforms under Cyprus Convention. Withdrawal of Fleet from Prinkipo and Russian forces from San Stefano. Haireddin Pasha. Negociations with Austria for occupation of Bosnia. Midhat Pasha. Determination of Her Majesty`s Government to enforce Treaty of Berlin. Fall of Safvet. Haireddin Grand Vizir. Resumé end of year 1878."Section XVIII is accompanied by a supplement :...
Dates: 1882.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of the works of Austen Henry Layard concerning his journeys through, and his archaeological excavations and diplomatic missions in, the Ottoman Empire. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Ambassador to Turkey, 1877-1880.

Typescript, "Turkey. Section XXI. 1879", by Austen Henry Layard., 1882.

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Identifier: MS.42383
Scope and Contents "Result of my visit to Syria - French policy in Lebanon - Alleged attempt on Sultan`s life - Said Pasha named Prime Minister - Midhat resigns - Mahmoud Nedim Pasha - British Fleet ordered to Besika - Effect on the Sultan - Baker Pasha`s mission - Rustem Pasha - Sultan`s habit of deception - Panislamism - Intrigues in India - Dr. Koelle`s case - French policy in Turkey - Alarming condition of Turkey."Section XXI is accompanied by a supplement : typescript transcription of a...
Dates: 1882.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts. / Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of various works by Austen Henry Layard. / Manuscripts and proofs of the works of Austen Henry Layard concerning his journeys through, and his archaeological excavations and diplomatic missions in, the Ottoman Empire. / Typescript of Austen Henry Layard`s memoirs of his time as British Ambassador to Turkey, 1877-1880.

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