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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Charles Evans., 1895-1899.

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Identifier: MS.40385

Scope and Contents

The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. Evans, in retirement, undertook work for the Murrays both in an editorial and in an advisory capacity, particularly on works relating to Classics and religion. Evans was interested in the history of the Napoleonic Wars, particularly in the Battle of Waterloo, to which the letters contain references.

The letters are arranged chronologically.

1895: folios 1-5;

1896: folios 6-24;

1897: folios 25-66 [Note];

1898: folios 67-128;

1899: folios 129-178.

[Note] Folios 54-55. Two proof copies, [1897], of the Latin inscription composed by Charles Evans for the bas relief memorial tablet to Archbishop Edward Benson in Rugby School Chapel.

Dates

  • Creation: 1895-1899.

Creator

Language of Materials

English; Latin; Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 178 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1385

Repository Details

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

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