Letters, 1836-1848, of John Barrow to John Murray II and John Murray III, with related letters. The letters concern his own publications, including his biographies of Admirals Howe and Anson, and his autobiography. He comments on books, articles and manuscripts by other authors on subjects of interest to him. Some of the letters concern delays in the publishing of his son John’s work. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1836: folios 1-19; (1)

?1836: folios 20-25;

1837: folios 26-49;

1838: folios 50-72;

1839: folios 73-88; (2)

1840: folios 89-94;

1841: folios 95-113; (3)

1842: folios 114-117;

1843-1844: folios 118-121;

1845-1846: folios 122-127;

1847-1848: folios 128-133;

uncertain date: folio 134.

1. Includes letter, 25 May 1836, of John Barrow to Mr. McLean (unidentified): folios 5-6.

2. Includes letter, 1839, of John Barrow to “John” (unidentified): folios 87-88.

3. Includes copies of correspondence, July-August 1841, between John Barrow (1764-1848), John Murray II, John Murray III, John Barrow (1808-1898), Robert Cooke and John Lockhart: folios 107-110. List of correspondents: folio 111.