Letters, September 1883-1893, of Louis Jennings to John Murray III, John Murray IV, Hallam Murray and Robert Cooke. They concern “The Croker papers”, edited by Jennings, as well as reports on manuscripts sent to him for criticism, and political issues, including his election as Conservative MP for Stockport in November 1885 and campaign to retain the seat in 1886. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1883, September-December: folios 1-33;

1884: folios 34-73;

1885: folios 74-104; (1)

1886: folios 105-114;

1887-1889: folios 115-127;

1890-1893: folios 128-154; (2)

uncertain dates: folios 155-158.

1. Includes letter, 19 June [1885], of Rosamond Barrow to Louis Jennings: folios 87-88;

letter, 19 October 1885, of Louis Jennings to William Smith: folios 97-98.

2. Includes letter, 16 October 1890, of Louis Jennings to William Smith: folios 132-133.