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Papers concerning Francis Darwin: mostly letters of publishers, printers, etc., to John Murray, publishers, concerning Francis Darwin`s works. Also included are papers concerning Francis Darwin`s interests in the works and in the copyright of his father, Charles Darwin., 1885-1899.

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Identifier: MS.40312

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The incoming correspondence consists of letters of individuals and companies sent to John Murray, publishers, mostly relating to the business, but also including private letters. The correspondence largely covers the period from the 1760s to the 1920s. Where enclosures exist, they have been kept with their original letters.

This series contains most of the extant letters received by the publishing house up to the 1920s, but others are to be found throughout the archive. One significant sequence that is separate contains the correspondence and related papers, including some manuscripts, of many prominent authors (MSS.42000-42631).

Although there are occasional copies of outgoing correspondence within these folders, the majority are recorded in the copy letter books (MSS.41896-41999).

Dates

  • Creation: 1885-1899.

Creator

Language of Materials

English; French; German

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (iii + 59 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1312

Repository Details

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

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