Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents from the company of William Clowes and Sons Ltd., with related letters and papers., 1864-1916.
Scope and Contents
Letter of William Clowes and Sons.
Letter, 26 October 1864, of William Clowes ?(1807-1883), on behalf of William Clowes and Sons, to John Murray III. Folio 1.
Letters and memorandums of William Clowes and Sons Ltd.
Memorandum, 19 April 1887, to John Murray IV. Folio 2.
Letter, 28 February 1889, to the Duchess of Cleveland. Folio 3.
Letters and memorandums, 1891-1897, to Hallam Murray. Folios 4-10.
Typescript letter, 6 June 1899, to John Murray IV. Folio 11.
Letters, and a memorandum, 1900, to John Murray IV. Folios 12-20.
Telegram, 6 November 1900, of ?William Clowes and Sons Ltd., Beccles, to William Clowes and Sons Ltd., London. Folio 21.
Letter, 20 December 1916, to John Murray IV. Folio 22.
Miscellaneous business papers of William Clowes and Sons, Ltd.
Printing estimates for John Murray, publishers.
Estimate, 7 August 1890, for the “University Extension Series. Britain and the Britons”. Folio 23.
Estimate, 4 August 1892, for the “Handbook for Travellers on the Riviera”. Folio 24.
Papers concerning an insurance claim against the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company for property lost on 10 June 1852 in a fire
on the premises of William Clowes and Sons Ltd.
Letters, 1852, concerning the claim. Folios 25- 30.
Accounts, [1852], concerning the claim. Folios 31-33.
Note, [1852], of ?John Murray III concerning the accounts of folios 31-33. Folio 34.
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1916.
Creator
- William Clowes and Sons Limited, ? 1880-?, London, printers (Recipient, Organization)
- Norwich Union Fire and Life Insurance Societies, ? 2nd-? 3rd quarters of 19th century (Recipient, Organization)
- Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (publisher, London) (1854-1934) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Recipient, Person)
- Howell, Charles, employee of the Norwich Union Fire and Life Insurance Societies, fl 1852: recipient (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (ii + 34 folios.)
Subject
- William Clowes and Sons Limited, ? 1880-?, London, printers (Organization)
- Norwich Union Fire and Life Insurance Societies, ? 2nd-? 3rd quarters of 19th century. (Organization)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Person)
- Clowes, William, printer, London, 1807-1883 (Person)
- Howell, Charles, employee of the Norwich Union Fire and Life Insurance Societies, fl 1852 (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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