Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, third Marquess of Salisbury, was Prime Minister three times during the 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to his political career, Cecil also wrote many journalistic pieces for various periodicals, including the 'Quarterly Review' published by John Murray.The papers here include over 60 letters of Cecil, mainly to John Murray [III], concerning articles for the 'Quarterly Review', politics, giving advice on other articles to publish,...

Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Aitken, I.M.Letter, 1898, of I. Aitken to John Murray, publishers. Folios 1-2.Aiton, John.Letters, 1851, of John Aiton to John Murray, publishers. Folios 3-6B.Akers, Charles Edmond.Letters, 1904-1905 and 1907, of Charles Akers to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. Folios 7-28.Included is a letter, 1907, of Margaret Akers to John Murray IV. The...

Scope and Contents This manuscript includes letters, 1902-1922, of Edgar Cecil, Viscount Cecil of Cherwood, known as Lord Robert Cecil, to John Murray IV.Also includes letters, 1860-1903, of Robert Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury to John Murray III and John Murray IV.Both sets of letters refer to works for publication with some consideration of politics.Included with the letters of Robert Cecil is the correspondence between John Murray IV and Curtis Brown concerning rights...