Correspondence concerning a proposal to publish an abridged translation of the mediaeval Latin dictionary of Charles du Fresne du Cange., 1880-1898, 1944.
File
Identifier: MS.42616
Scope and Contents
The letters held are all that is left of a once "immense" correspondence concerning the proposal to publish the dictionary. Much of the correspondence was destroyed in 1942.
Dates
- Creation: 1880-1898, 1944.
Creator
- Dayman, Edward Arthur, Canon of Bitton in Sarum Cathedral and hymn writer, 1807-1890: recipient (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Cooke, Robert Francis (of John Murray, publisher) (1816-1891) (Recipient, Person)
- Wright, R.F., Reverend Dr.: recipient (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0428E
Subject
- Dayman, Edward Arthur, Canon of Bitton in Sarum Cathedral and hymn writer, 1807-1890 (Person)
- Elwin, Whitwell (rector of Booton) (Person)
- Hessels, J.H., of Cambridge University Library (Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (V)) (Person)
- Du Cange, Charles du Fresne, philologist and historian, 1610-1688 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk