Letters to Lord Byron of various correspondents concerning finances and business., 1805-1839.
Scope and Contents
The letters in this sequence are largely to Lord Byron from a wide variety of correspondents, all of which write to the poet regarding financial or business matters. A significant number are of John Hanson, the solicitor, guardian and advisor to Lord Byron. Also included are letters relating to the will of Lord Byron, written following his death in Greece in 1824.
Dates
- Creation: 1805-1839.
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
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
3 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The letters to Lord Byron regarding business and financial matters have been placed in alphabetical order, by correspondent surname and then in date order within that. The letters regarding the will of Lord Byron have been placed at the end of the sequence in date order.
Repository Details
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