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There are hundreds of letters of or concerning William Gifford. The majority of these are of Gifford to John Murray [II], but there are many other of and to Gifford with other correspondents. Some of the letters in this subseries were given to John Murray [V] in 1934.

Scope and Contents All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. An additional letter has been added to the end of this sequence.Douglas, Jean.Letter, 1819, of Jean Douglas to John Murray II. Folios 1-2.Douglas, Robert Kennaway.Letters, 1893 and 1908, of Sir Robert Kennaway Douglas to John Murray IV. Folios 3-8.Douglas, Robert Langton.Letters, 1903 and 1923, of Robert Langton Douglas to Alexander...

Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Edward Howell.Letters, 1904, of Edward Howell to John Murray IV. Folios 1-2.Edwardes, Annie D.Letters, 1856 and 1857, of Annie Edwardes to ?John Murray III. Folios 3-6.Edwardes, Cecilia Eleuthera Douglas.Letters, 1913 and 1918, of Cecilia Edwardes to John Murray IV. Folios 7-13.Edwardes, Charles.Letters, 1897, of Charles Edwardes to...

Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent. A further correspondent has been added to the end of the sequence.Bannerman, M.Letter, 1850, of M Bannerman to ‘Robert’. Folios 1-2.Barber, F M.Letters, 1898, of F M Barber to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. Folios 3-5.Barber, H A.Letter, 1855, of H A Barber to ‘Sir’. Folios 6-9.Bar?ber, Katie.Letter, 1910, of...

Scope and Contents This manuscript includes letters, 1899-1828, of J.M. Barrie to John Murray IV, responding to proposals of Murray’s regarding publications and charitable work. Also included are letters, 1899-1922, of Sir William Barrett to John Murray IV, concerning his work on “Early chapters in science” and his interest in hypnotism. There are also letters, 1914, of Evan Barron to John Murray IV, seeking publication of his work on the Scottish War of Independence. All the letters...

Scope and Contents All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Drummond, Archibald.Letter, 1814, of Archibald Drummond to John Murray II. Folio 1.Drummond, Florence.Letters, 1915 and 1919, of Florence Drummond to john Murray IV. Folios 2-6.Drummond, Henry.Letters, 1829, 1840, 1844-1845, 1851-1853, 1855-1856 and 1858, of Henry Drummond to John Murray II and John Murray III. Folios 7-34....

Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent. An additional letter has been added to the end of this sequence.Helps, Arthur.Letters, 1862-1872, of Arthur Helps to John Murray III. The letters concern, mostly, the preparation and publication of “The principal speeches and addresses of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort” (1862 and subsequent editions), edited by Arthur Helps. 1862: folios 1-21 [Note 1]; 1863: folios 22-39 [Note...

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...

Scope and Contents Letters, 1810-1821, of John Barrow to John Murray II, with related letters. The letters concern his own publications, including articles for the Quarterly Review, but also his reading of books, articles and manuscripts by other authors on subjects of interest to him. The letters are arranged in chronological order.1810: folios 1-8; (1)?1811: folios 9-12;1812: folios 13-14;1813: folios 15-48; (2)1814: folios 49-58;1815:...

Scope and Contents Letters, 1822-1826, of John Barrow to John Murray II, with related letters. The letters concern his own publications, including articles for the Quarterly Review, but also his reading of books, articles and manuscripts by other authors on subjects of interest to him. He gives advice on the publication of works on travel and exploration. The letters are arranged in chronological order.1822: folios 1-14;1823: folios 15-44; (1)1824: folios 45-64; (2)...

Scope and Contents Letters mostly to John Murray II, with others to John Murray III. Many relate to the period of Coleridge’s editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1824-1826). The letters are arranged chronologically.1818-1819: folios 1-10 (ff. 9-10 to William Gifford);1822: folios 11-18;1823: folios 19-32;1824: folios 33-40;1825: folios 41-143;1826: folios 144-157;1827-1829: folios 158-172;1830, 1834,...