Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Samuel Smiles., 1886-1890.
Scope and Contents
Letters, 1886-1890, of Samuel Smiles to John Murray IV, with a few to John Murray III, Robert Cooke and Hallam Murray. They concern work in progress on Smiles’ biography of John Murray II, “A publisher and his friends”, with mention also of “Life and labour”, and reprints of earlier works. Some letters include detailed annotations, probably of John Murray IV. They are arranged in chronological order.
1886 and uncertain: folios 1-27;
1887: folios 28-38;
1888: folios 39-86;(1)
1889: folios 87-97;
1890: folios 98-126.
1. Includes copy of letter, 14 March 1888, of John Murray IV to Samuel Smiles: folio 50 verso.
Dates
- Creation: 1886-1890.
Creator
- Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (publisher, London) (1854-1934) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Smiles, Samuel, biographer, 1812-1904 (Recipient, Person)
- Cooke, Robert Francis (of John Murray, publisher) (1816-1891) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 126 folios.)
Subject
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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