Correspondence of and to John Hanson and his family., 1799-1849, 2005.
Scope and Contents
London solicitor John Hanson (1755-1841) was a friend, agent and adviser to Lord Byron. He acted as a guardian to a young Byron and continued to be a key figure in the life of the poet. Their close relationship is reflected in the correspondence here between them. Also included here are letters of Byron to other members of the Hanson family, and from John Hanson to various members of the circle of Lord Byron, including Catherine Gordon Byron, John Cam Hobhouse and Augusta Leigh. There are also letters of Charles and Newton Hanson, the sons of John.
Dates
- Creation: 1799-1849, 2005.
Creator
- From the Fonds: John Murray (publishers, London) (Originator, Organization)
- From the Fonds: Murray, family, of London, publishers (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
7 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The letters of Lord Byron to John Hanson start the sequence, with letters of the poet to other members of the Hanson family following. Letters of John Hanson to other members of the circle of Lord Byron have then been ordered by recipient surname. Letters of Charles and Newton Hanson come at the end of the sequence.
Repository Details
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