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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of John Wilkinson., 1834-1846.

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Identifier: MS.41277

Scope and Contents

Letters, 1834-1846, of John Wilkinson to John Murray II and John Murray III. They concern works of Wilkinson’s published by the Murrays, including “The topography of Thebes and general view of Egypt”, “Manners and customs of the Ancient Egyptians”, and “Dalmatia and Montenegro”, as well as discussion about writing a travel handbook for Egypt. There are also accounts of some of his travels. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1834-1835: folios 1-35;

1836-1837: folios 36-67;

1838: folios 68-91;

1839-1840: folios 92-113;

1841-1842: folios 114-123;

1843-1844: folios 124-131;

1846: folios 132-151.

Dates

  • Creation: 1834-1846.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 151 folios.)

Repository Details

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

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