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 799 Collections and/or Records:
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Lock to Lockhartford., 1820-1926.
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Identifier: MS.40707
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Lock, Walter.Letter, 1890, of Walter Lock to John Murray III. Folio 1.Locke, Cyril Locke Calliphronas.Letters, 1900, of Cyril Locke Calliphronas Locke to John Murray IV. Folios 2-5.Locke, William John.Letter, 1919, of William John Locke to John Murray IV. Folio 6.Locke and Nesham.Letter, 1847, of Locke and...
Dates:
1820-1926.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Lockwood to Loftus., 1824-1926.
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Identifier: MS.40708
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Lockwood, Amelius Mark Richard.Letters, 1919, of Amelius Mark Richard Lockwood, 1st Baron Lambourne, to John Murray IV. Folios 1-5.Folios 3-4. Newspaper cuttings, 1919, showing an article entitled ‘Playful ways of ministers’ by Amelius Mark Richard Lockwood.Folio 5. Note, 1919, concerning Amelius Mark Richard Lockwood.Lockwood, Hannah...
Dates:
1824-1926.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Logan to Longley., 1829-1928.
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Identifier: MS.40709
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All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Logan, Alexander.Letter, 1914, of Alexander Logan to John Murray IV. Folios 1-2.Logan, William.Letters, 1866 and 1871, of William Logan to John Murray III. Folios 3-5.Loisel, Adelphine.Letter, 1829, of Adelphine Loisel probably to Anne Murray. Folio 6.Loleo, Giacomo.Letter, 1851, of Giacomo Loleo to John...
Dates:
1829-1928.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Lyall, A. to Lydekker., 1819-1883.
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Identifier: MS.40725
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent, and chronologically under each name.
Lyall, Alfred, 1827: folios 1-10;
Lyall, James, 1870: folios 11-14;
Lyall, Robert, 1819: folios 15-16;
Lydekker, Richard, 1883: folios 17-18.
Dates:
1819-1883.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from MacAubrey to McClintock., 1809-1917.
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Identifier: MS.40736
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged alphabetically by the surnames of the writers. Where more than one letter is held for a writer, the letters are arranged by date.MacAubrey, Henrietta M., 1884-1901. Folios 1-4A;includes letter of Miss [?Burney] on behalf of H. MacAubrey: folio 4A.Macaulay, Emilie Rose, 1906. Folios 5-9.Macaulay, G.C. [?George ?Campbell.], 1909. Folio 10.Macaulay, James, 1879-1889. Folios 11-33.Macaulay, James...
Dates:
1809-1917.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Mackay, M. to Mackay, R., 1814-1922.
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Identifier: MS.40744
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Letters of four correspondents to John Murray, publishers. These principally include letters, 1890-1922, of Mary Mackay to John Murray III and John Murray IV; they are signed under her pseudonym, Marie Corelli. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Mackay, M., 1814: folio 1;Mackay, Mary, 1890-1922: folios 2-56; (1)Mackay, Norman, 1919: folio 57;Mackay, R.A., 1835: folios 58-59. 1....
Dates:
1814-1922.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Malet to Mallet, B., 1828-1926.
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Identifier: MS.40764
Scope and Contents
This manuscript principally includes letters, 1900-1908, of Edward Malet to John Murray IV. Most of the letters concern his work of reminiscences “Shifting scenes”.Also included are letters, 1894-1926, of Bernard Mallet to John Murray IV. Some concern his role in awarding civil list pensions.All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Malet, Alexander,1828-1877: folios 1-4;Malet, Edward, 1900-1908:...
Dates:
1828-1926.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from McClurg to MacConnell., 1814-1912.
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Identifier: MS.40737
Scope and Contents
This manuscript includes letters, 1905, of Hugh MacColl to John Murray IV concerning his manuscript on “Symbolic logic and its applications”.It also includes letters, 1884-1903, of Malcolm MacColl to John Murray IV and some probably to John Murray III. They concern his reading and his own writing, including an article on Gladstone and his plans for a theological work on the virgin birth.The manuscript principally includes letters, 1875-1900 and uncertain date, of...
Dates:
1814-1912.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Mead, H. to Mearns, J., 1839-1922.
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Identifier: MS.40800
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Mead, Henry.Letter, 1857, of Henry Mead to John Murray III. Folios 1-2.Mead, John P.Letter, 1839, of John Mead to John Murray II, enclosing a list of fifty Spanish state papers that he wanted to publish in translation. Folios 3-6.Meade, Katharine.Letter, 1922, of Katharine Mead to John Murray IV. Folio 7.Meade, Richard Charles...
Dates:
1839-1922.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Merivale, J. to Merricks., 1814-1903.
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Identifier: MS.40805
Scope and Contents
This manuscript mainly includes letters, 1814-1842, of John H. Merivale to John Murray II, with a few to John Murray III. The letters concern his works, mostly published by the Murrays, including “Collections from the Greek anthology”, a “Chronicle of the Kings of England” in verse, and an anthology of his poetry. It also includes letters, 1830-1832, of Gibbons Merle, newspaper editor, to John Murray II, and letters, 1900-1903, of Leonard Merrick to John Murray IV concerning his...
Dates:
1814-1903.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Mill, J. to Millar., 1771-1927.
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Identifier: MS.40813
Scope and Contents
This manuscript includes letters, 1808-1830, of James Mill, and letters, 1835-1842, of his son John Stuart Mill, to John Murray II.Also included are letters, 1771-1775, of John Millar, Professor of Law at Glasgow University, to John Murray I. Some concern his work “Observations concerning the distinction of ranks in society”. All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Mill, James, 1808-1830: folios 1-18;...
Dates:
1771-1927.
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 Ollier, Charles to O`Meara, Barry E., ? 1822-1924.
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Identifier: MS.40891
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Ollier, Charles.Letter, December 1828, of Charles Ollier to John Murray II, probably concerning his work as literary reader and adviser to Henry Colburn. Folios 1-2.Ollivant, Alfred (1798-1882).Letter, 28 July 1870, of Alfred Ollivant, signed “A. Llandaff”, to John Murray III. Folios 3-4.Ollivant, Alfred (1874-1927).Letters, 1901-1918, of Alfred Ollivant...
Dates:
? 1822-1924.
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
Scope and Contents
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 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 Robinson, G. to Robinson, W. and company names beginning Robinson.
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Identifier: MS.41030
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. Robinson, George Thomas.Letters, 1852, of George Thomas Robinson to John Murray III. Folios 1-4.Robinson, Heaton Bowstead.Letter, 1833, of Heaton Bowstead Robinson to John Murray II. Folios 5-6.Robinson, Henrietta Anne Theodosia.Letters, 1903, of Henrietta Anne Theodosia Robinson, Lady Ripon, to John Murray IV. Folios 7-11....
Dates:
18th century-20th century
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Rosedale, W. to Ross, James., 1825-1925.
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Identifier: MS.41038
Scope and Contents
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 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 Watt, G. to Watts, Alaric., 1808-1920.
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Identifier: MS.41250
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Watt, George (1851-1930).Letter, 25 November 1891, of George Watt to ?John Murray III concerning the preparation of an index to Watt’s “Dictionary of the economic products of India”. Folios 1-2.Letter, 11 November 1903, of George Watt, acting on behalf of the Government of India, to ?John Murray IV concerning the Government of India’s wish to push the advertising and sales of the catalogue...
Dates:
1808-1920.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Watts, Alfred to Watts, W., 1814-1926.
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Identifier: MS.41251
Scope and Contents
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
Scope and Contents
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
Scope and Contents
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 Whitaker, H. to Whitaker, T., 1770-1893.
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Identifier: MS.41264
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Whitaker, H.A.Letters, August 1893, of H.A. Whitaker, 42 Old Broad Street, London, to John Murray IV. Folios 1-2.Whitaker, John.Letters, 1770, 1773-1775, of John Whitaker to John Murray I. The letters probably concern John Murray as bookseller, and as publisher of works by Whitaker and as his confidant. Folios 3-28.Whitaker, Joseph.Letter, 18 December...
Dates:
1770-1893.