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...

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Also included are letters of John Murray, publishers to William Blackwood, publishers, together with letters of other members of the book trade. The letters relate to the business relationship between the two firms, particularly Blackwood as the agent of John Murray.

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The papers include private letters, 1907-1950, private letter-books, 1900-1950, business letters, 1916-1935, copy letter-books, 1900-1916, an educational letter book, and miscellaneous items.