Letters, 1871-1909, of Theodore Martin to John Murray III and John Murray IV, with two letters of Helena Martin and related letters and papers. The letters of Theodore Martin concern his reading of, and writing for, the "Quarterly Review", with discussion of literary and political matters; they also relate to his “A life of Lord Lyndhurst” published by Murray, with reference to works published elsewhere, including “The life of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort”. The letters are arranged in chronological order under both correspondents.

Martin, Theodore:

1871-1872: folios 1-7; (1)

1876-1878: folios 8-19;

1881-1882: folios 20-34;

1883: folios 35-74; (2)

1884-1885: folios 75-102;

1886-1887: folios 103-144;

1889-1891: folios 145-155;

1893-1895: folios 156-172;

1898: folio 173;

1901-1903: folios 174-176;

1905-1907: folios 177-192; (3)

1909: folios 193-196.

Martin, Helena:

1876: folios 197-198;

1891: folios 199-200.

1. Includes letters, 17 and 24 October 1872, of Theodore Martin to William Smith: folios 4-5 and 6-7.

2. Includes letter, 20 November 1883, of Theodore Martin to William Smith: folios 60-61.

3. Includes letter, 13 October 1906, on behalf of John Murray IV to Mrs. J. MacCalmont: folios 180-181;

letter, 23 November 1906, of Mrs. J. MacCalmont to Theodore Martin: folios 184-185.