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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Arthur Ainger., 1885-1943.

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Identifier: MS.40011

Scope and Contents

Letters, 1885-1918, of Arthur Ainger probably to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray, and one letter, 1943, of Edward Ainger to John Murray, publishers. The letters concern works of Ainger published by the Murrays, including “The Eton Latin grammar” and “An English Latin gradus or verse dictionary”. There is mention also of reprints under the auspices of Cambridge University Press. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1885-1887: folios 1-12;

1888-1890: folios 13-35;

1891-1893: folios 36-45;

1894-1897: folios 46-50;

1898-1899: folios 51-67; (1)

1900-1901: folios 68-78;

1902-1903: folios 79-93;

1904: folios 94-98;

1909: folio 99;

1912: folios 100-101;

1918: folios 102-104;

1943: folio 105; (2)

Uncertain date: folios 106-107.

1. Includes letter, 12 October 1899, of Richard Wright to John Murray IV: folio 62.

2. Letter, 31 August 1943, of Edward Ainger to John Murray, publishers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1885-1943.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 107 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1011

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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