Letters to John Murray, publishers, of George R. Gleig., 1852-1888.
Scope and Contents
Letters, 1852-1888, of George R. Gleig to John Murray III and John Murray IV, and related letters. They concern reprints or new editions of works by Gleig, contributions for, or comments on, "Quarterly Review", and manuscripts sent to Murray on behalf of others. The letters are arranged in chronological order.
1852: folios 1-5;
?1854: folios 6-7;
1857: folios 8-9;
1861-1866: folios 10-42; (1)
?1866: folio 43;
1868-1869: folios 44-49;
1872-1873: folios 50-59;
1875-1876: folios 60-67;
1878: folios 68-75; (2)
1880: folios 76-77;
1884-1886: folios 78-83;
1888: folios 84-85;
uncertain dates: folios 86-91.
1. Includes letters, 23 March and 15 September 1863, of George R. Gleig to William Macpherson: folios 14-15 and 20-21.
2. Includes letter, 24 October 1878, of Edward Hamley to George R. Gleig: folios 72-73.
Dates
- Creation: 1852-1888.
Creator
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Gleig, George Robert, Chaplain-General, 1796-1888: recipient (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Recipient, Person)
- Macpherson, William, editor of the "Quarterly Review", 1812-1893: recipient (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 91 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1453
Subject
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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