Proposal by Robert Hay to ?John Murray, publishers, that a publication be undertaken to complemement Edward Creasy`s, "The fifteen decisive battles of the world, from Marathon to Waterloo", and that the new publication should be on decisive naval engagements., 1859.
Item
Identifier: MS.42276
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Robert William Hay of the Colonial Office (1786-1861) contributed many articles to the 'Quarterly Review' and through that made a connection with the Murray publishing house. The items here consist of two copies of a proposal of Hay relating to a book about naval engagements. The first of these is in the hand of Hay, the second is in the hand of a copyist with annotations by Hay.
Dates
- Creation: 1859.
Creator
- John Murray (publishers, London) (Recipient, Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0423B
Subject
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
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