Letters, 1819-1834, of John Wright to John Murray II and John Murray III, with related letters. Many of the letters concern his work as literary editor for various Murray editions, including works of Byron and Crabbe. There is also mention of his work on Boswell’s “Life of Johnson” and on parliamentary speeches. There is reference to his work on “The beauties of Cobbett” and his legal battle with William Cobbett. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1819-1820: folios 1-12;

?1824: folio 13;

1827: folios 14-15

1829-1830: folios 16-32; (1)

1831-1832: folios 33-69; (2)

?1832: folio 70;

1833: folios 71-95; (3)

1834: folios 96-103;

?1834: folios 104-107.

1. Includes letter, 24 May 1829, of John Wright to Francis Burdett: folio 16;

letter, 10 December 1830, of John Wright to John Backhouse: folios 31-32.

2. Includes letter, 23 November 1831, of John Wright to Edward Finden: folio 35.

3. Includes letter, 1833, of John Wright, probably to Thomas Shaw: folios 89-90.