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 439 Collections and/or Records:
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Muir, F. to Muirhead, S., 1839-1918.
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Identifier: MS.40856
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Muir, Fanny.Letters, 5 August 1844 and 1 December 1850, of Fanny Muir to John Murray III. Folios 1-4.Muir, John Ramsay Bryce.Letters, August 1915, of Ramsay Muir to John Murray IV. Folios 5-8.Muir, William.Letter, 11 July 1855, of William Muir to David Smith, Writer to the Signet. Folios 9-12.Muirhead, Findlay.Letters, 1898 and...
Dates:
1839-1918.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Oliver, F. to Oliver, T., 1888-1915.
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Identifier: MS.40889
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The letters of Francis Oliver concern setting up a scheme for the publication of books arising from advanced courses in botany at the University of London.Those of Samuel Oliver include suggestions for publication, including an account of the Dreyfus affair; he reports also his original authorship of an official account of the Second Afghan War.The letters of Thomas Oliver concern mainly his work “Dangerous trades”. The letters are arranged alphabetically by...
Dates:
1888-1915.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Palgrave, Francis T. to Palgrave, William G., 1854-1925.
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Identifier: MS.40904
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Palgrave, Francis Turner.Letters, 1854-1870, of Francis T. Palgrave to John Murray III. Among the subjects mentioned are: letters 1854-1855, Palgrave’s suggestions for changes to the “next edition” (3rd (1855)) of the “Handbook of painting. The Italian schools”, by Franz Kugler; and, letter, 7 January 1861, Palgrave’s request to be allowed to include a number of poems by Lord Byron in “a little...
Dates:
1854-1925.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Parker, C. to Parker, Edward Harper., 1820, 1828, 1900-1903.
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Identifier: MS.40912
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Parker, Carine. Letters, 1903. Folios 1-5.Parker, Edward (fl 1820). Letters, Edinburgh 1820. Folios 6-9.Parker, Edward (d 1877). Letter, Oxford 1828. Folios 10-11.Parker, Edward Harper.Letters, 1900-1901, of Edward H. Parker to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern the publication of “China: her history, diplomacy and commerce” (1901) and “John Chinaman” (1901).The letters are arranged chronologically.1900:...
Dates:
1820, 1828, 1900-1903.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Prothero, Hope to Prothero, Rowland., ? 1888-1922.
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Identifier: MS.40981
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Prothero, Hope. Letters, [?1888] and [?1898]. Folios 1-3.Prothero, Mary Frances. Letters, [1899]-1922, and undated. Folios 4-21.[Note] Folio 12. Wet-press copy of a letter, 21 ?February 1922, of John Murray IV to Mary Prothero.Prothero, Michael. Letter, 1917. Folio 22.Prothero, Rowland Edmund. Letters, 1890-1894, with related papers. The letters are to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. They concern, mostly, Prothero’s editorship of the...
Dates:
? 1888-1922.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Rae, G. to Rae, W., 1857-1901, 1952.
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Identifier: MS.40998
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Rae, George.The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray concerning the publication of “The Country Banker”. The letters are arranged chronologically.1884-1901: folios 1-73 [Notes1-2].Undated: folios 74-75.Receipt, 15 March 1952, concerning payment made by John Murray, publishers, to the estate of George Rae for the purchase of the remaining author’s rights in “The Country Banker”. Folio 76.[Note...
Dates:
1857-1901, 1952.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Robertson, M. to Robinson, F., 1812-1924.
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Identifier: MS.41029
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. Robertson, Manning Durdin.Letters, 1912-1913, 1916, 1921 and 1924, of Manning Durdin Robertson to John Murray IV. Folios 1-12.Folio 11. Letter, 1924, of the Secretary of the Athenaeum Club to John Murray IV.Robertson, Patrick.Letters, 1845 and undated, of Patrick Robertson, Lord Robertson, to John Murray III. Folios 13-20....
Dates:
1812-1924.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Rosedale, W. to Ross, James., 1825-1925.
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Identifier: MS.41038
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Rosedale, William Elitto.Letters, 1899-1900, of William Rosedale to Hallam Murray. Folios 1-5.Rosengarten, Albert.Letter, 1868, of Albert Rosengarten probably to John Murray III. Folios 6-7.Rosenthal, A.Letter, 1905, of A. Rosenthal to John Murray IV. Folio 8.Rosher, Charles.Letters, 1908, of Charles Rosher to John Murray IV. Folios...
Dates:
1825-1925.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Ross, John to Rothwell, J., 1807-1954.
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Identifier: MS.41041
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Ross, John (1777-1856).Letters, 1819 and [?1836], of John Ross to John Murray II. Folios 1-9.Ross, John (fl 1838-1839).Letters, 1838-1839, of John Ross, 4 Howard Street, Strand, to John Murray II. Folios 10-15.Ross, John (1842-1915).Letter, 1880, of John Ross to James Macaulay, Editor of the “Leisure Hour”. Folios 16-17.Letters, 1880, of John...
Dates:
1807-1954.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Shairp, J. to Shand, A.I., 1883-1909.
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Identifier: MS.41079
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Shairp, John Campbell (1858-1913)Letters, 1886-1888 and 1890, of John Shairp to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. Folios 1-46.Shand, Alexander Burns.Letters, 1898, of Alexander Burns Shand to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. Folios 47-50. Shand, Alexander Innes.Letters and telegrams, 1883-1909 and undated, of Alexander Innes Shand to John...
Dates:
1883-1909.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Sharkey, P. to Sharp, H., 1826-1909, [1973].
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Identifier: MS.41080
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Sharkey, P.Letter, 1826, of P. Sharkey to John Murray II. Included is a forwarding note by E.N. Shevier. Folios 1-2.Sharland, E.C.Letter and enclosure, 1890, of E.C. Sharland to John Murray IV. Folios 3-5.Sharman, Margaret.Letter, [1973], of Margaret Sharman to John Murray VI. Folios 6-7.Sharp, Mr.Letter, ?2nd quarter of the 19th...
Dates:
1826-1909, [1973].
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Waller, A. to Wallich, N., 1829-1913.
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Identifier: MS.41234
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Waller, Augustus Désiré.Letters, 1902-1905, of Augustus Waller, mostly with other members of the University of London, to John Murray IV. Folios 1-45.Notes.Letter, 6 August 1902, of William Halliburton to ?John Murray IV. Folios 6-8.Letters of William K. Hill, on behalf of Arthur Rücker, to John Murray IV, folios: 2 (31 July 1902); and 9 (20 August 1902). ...
Dates:
1829-1913.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Watts, Alfred to Watts, W., 1814-1926.
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Identifier: MS.41251
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Watts, Alfred.Letters, 1877-1895, of Alfred Watts to John Murray III, John Murray IV, Hallam Murray, Robert Cooke and William Smith. They concern work undertaken by Watts in assisting in the publication of “German reading book” and “Latin reading book”, and of payment for that work. Also mentioned are suggestions by Watts for other works. Brief mention is made of Watts’s connection with “Whitaker’s...
Dates:
1814-1926.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Waugh, A. to Way, B., 1815-1901.
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Identifier: MS.41252
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Waugh, Arthur.Letters, 1897-1901, of Arthur Waugh to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern Waugh’s work as adviser to the publishers Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co. Limited. Folios 1-38.Waugh, Ellen.Letters, 1900, of Ellen Waugh to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern suggestions by Waugh that the Murrays might publish English translations of two works, one...
Dates:
1815-1901.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Wharton, W. to Whates., 1821-1905.
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Identifier: MS.41261
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Letters, 1882-1884, of William Wharton, mostly to Hallam Murray, concern his work “Hydrographical surveying”.Letters, 1821-1830, of Richard Whately to John Murray II concern several of his works, including his collections of essays, and “Elements of rhetoric”. Letters, 1895-1903, of Harry Whates to John Murray IV concern proposals for publications.The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Wharton,...
Dates:
1821-1905.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Wherry, G. to Whishaw, J., 1814-1927.
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Identifier: MS.41263
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From the Series:
The incoming correspondence consists of letters of individuals and companies sent to John Murray, publishers, mostly relating to the business, but also including private letters. The correspondence largely covers the period from the 1760s to the 1920s. Where enclosures exist, they have been kept with their original letters. This series contains most of the extant letters received by the publishing house up to the 1920s, but others are to be found throughout the archive. One...
Dates:
1814-1927.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Williams, L. to Williams, O., 1871-1911.
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Identifier: MS.41284
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The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Williams, Llewellyn Paganus.Three letters, [1893], of Llewellyn Williams to John Murray IV. Two are written on behalf of Williams’s son, Philip, requesting that Murray recommend someone to assess Philip’s literary endeavours. The other acknowledges a gift of books by Murray to Williams for a bazaar to raise funds for the restoration work on his church. Folios 1-6.Williams, Monier Monier-...
Dates:
1871-1911.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames Holland, Helen to Holland, Herbert., 1829-1913.
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Identifier: MS.40566
Scope and Contents
This manuscript principally includes letters, 1875-1913 and uncertain dates, of Henry Scott Holland to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern works of Holland’s published by the Murrays, including “Memoir of Madame Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt", co-authored with W. Rockstro. There is mention also of the “Lux mundi” series, and discussion of political and social events. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Holland,...
Dates:
1829-1913.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames Kiralfy to Kitchin., 1817-1924.
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Identifier: MS.40655
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Kiralfy, Imre.Telegram, 1908, probably of Imre Kiralfy to John Murray IV. Folio 1.Kirbach, Alexander.Letter, 1855, of Alexander Kirbach to John Murray III. Folios 2-3.Kirby, Francis John Forsell.Letter, 1883, of Francis John Forsell Kirby to John Murray III. Folios 4-5.Kirby, Herbert George.Letter, 1891, of...
Dates:
1817-1924.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with the surname Backhouse., 1817-1878.
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Identifier: MS.40034
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Backhouse, John.Letters, 1817, 1819-1820, 1822, 1824, 1842 and 1844, of John Backhouse to John Murray II and John Murray III. Folios 1-33.Backhouse, John Harris.Letters, 1865, 1867-1871, 1877-1878, of John Harris Backhouse mostly to John Murray III. Folios 34-103.Folios 42-44: letter, 1867, of John Harris Backhouse to Robert Cooke.Folios 87-88: letter,...
Dates:
1817-1878.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of D. Appleton and Company, publishers., 1871-1924.
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Identifier: MS.40022
Scope and Contents
The letters concern various publishing interests, especially the securing of the rights to publish American editions of certain Murray publications. Also mentioned are copyright, and the encouragement of links between American publishers and the International Publishers’ Association.(i) Letters of William Henry Appleton to John Murray III. Letters 1871, 1889-1890: folios 1-5.(ii) Letters of William Worthen Appleton mostly to John Murray IV,...
Dates:
1871-1924.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of David Milne., 1885-1894.
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Identifier: MS.40825
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray and concern mostly the publication of “A readable English Dictionary etymologically arranged”, by David Milne (London: John Murray, 1888). The letters are arranged chronologically.1885-1888, 1892-1894: folios 1-138.Undated, disassociated parts of letters: folios 139-141.Folios 27a-b. Letter, 14 July 1886, of W G Baker to David Milne. The letter was forwarded as an enclosure to...
Dates:
1885-1894.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Edith Beaumont., 1894-1898.
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Identifier: MS.40072
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Letters, 1894-November 1898, of Edith Beaumont to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. The letters concern the biography by William Butler of her first husband, Sir George Pomeroy-Colley. The letters are arranged in date order.
1894-1895: folios 1-16;
1898, January-November: folios 17-111.
Dates:
1894-1898.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Edith Beaumont., 1899-1903.
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Identifier: MS.40073
Scope and Contents
Letters, December 1898-1900, of Edith Beaumont to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray, with related papers. The letters concern the biography by William Butler of her first husband, Sir George Pomeroy-Colley. The letters are arranged in date order.1898, December: folios 1-68;1899-1900: folios 69-88;1903: folios 89-90;undated papers, mostly notes and corrections: folios 91-102:includes typescript copy of letter, 1897, of George...
Dates:
1899-1903.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Edward Harper Parker, with related papers., 1879, 1902-1925 and undated.
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Identifier: MS.40913
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They mostly concern the publication of “China: her history, diplomacy and commerce” (1901) and “John Chinaman” (1901).The letters are arranged chronologically.1902-1903, 1905, 1907-1908, 1911-1912, 1915, 1925: folios 1-53 [Notes].Undated and partially dated letters: folios 54-61.Related papers.Papers relating to the publication of “China” (1901):(i) incomplete...
Dates:
1879, 1902-1925 and undated.