Portraits
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Lionel Trotter., 1860-1909.
File
Identifier: MS.41204
Scope and Contents
Letters of Lionel Trotter to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. The letters 1860-1866 concern Trotter’s wish to be engaged to write biography, and his suggestion of several likely subjects, including Byron, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and John Murray II. The letter for 1889 concerns the publication of Trotter’s “Life of the Marquis of Dalhousie” (W.H. Allen and Co., 1889), and his desire to find another subject. The letters 1895-1902 concern the preparation and...
Dates:
1860-1909.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Roderick Murchison., ? 1845, 1850-1874, 1976.
File
Identifier: MS.40860
Scope and Contents
The letters seem to be mostly to John Murray III.1850-1851, 1853-1854, 1856-1859: folios 1-55;1860-1861, 1863-1868: folios 56-88 [Note];1870: folios 89-90.[Note] Folios 83-84. Letter, 20 August 1867, of Roderick Murchison to Robert Cooke.Undated letters of Roderick Murchison to ?John Murray II and to ?John Murray III: 91-101.Related papers.Manuscript note, in Roderick Murchison’s hand, headed “Murchison’s...
Dates:
? 1845, 1850-1874, 1976.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Buckland., 1823-1849.
File
Identifier: MS.40165
Scope and Contents
Letters of William Buckland to John Murray II and to John Murray III. Two of the letters have been annotated by John Gibson Lockhart. The letters are arranged chronologically.1823:March: folios 1-4;April: folios 5-10;May: folios 11-12;August: folios 13-14;September: folios 15-16;October: folios 17-20;November: folios 21-27;December: folios 28-33.1824: folios...
Dates:
1823-1849.
Manuscript of `The Life and Tragedy of the roiall Lady Mary, late Queene of Scotts. Together with the speeches and accidents at her Execution in Fotheringham Castell the 8th day of February 1586`.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.19.3.3
Scope and Contents
The poem is preceded by a dedicatory letter from John Woodward to James Douglas, `one of his Majesties Secretaries for Scottland` (folio 2). Dr Lohmann attributes the authorship of the poem to Woodward, but it is probable that his name is included because he had the manuscript copied for presentation. Adv.MS.33.7.14 contains a similar dedication by him. Dr Lohmann identifies Douglas as Sir James Douglas of Spott, but he may have been the youngest brother of Archibald Douglas of Whittinghame...
Dates:
17th century.
Manuscript, "The Commune and the International", by Robert Cecil : an article for the "Quarterly Review"., 1871.
Item
Identifier: MS.42060
Scope and Contents
The manuscript was published in the "Quarterly Review" for October 1871.
With the manuscript is a letter, 25 October 1871, of Mary Stanley to John Murray III in which she mentions the article by Cecil. Also included is a printed portrait of Robert Cecil.
Dates:
1871.
Manuscripts by David Livingstone in which are recorded his journeys and experiences in Africa; with related proofs, sketches, a photographic print and a printed portrait., ? 1852-before 1874.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42426-42440
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
? 1852-before 1874.
`Memoirs, of [Captain James Stirling, 42nd Royal Highlanders, of] campaigns on the Peninsula from 1st April 1812`., 1812.
Item
Identifier: MS.23630
Scope and Contents
The volume contains an account of the Battle of Salamanca, 22 July 1812, and a detailed description of 42nd Royal Highlanders stationing in Valladolid.Contained at the start of the memoirs is a map of Spain and Portugal highlighting geographical regions, and an engraving of the Duke of Wellington.There are four pages of sketches contained in the volume depicting the native Spaniards and their dress. Included at the back of the volume is a list of the...
Dates:
1812.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Memoirs of Captain James Stirling, 42nd Royal Highlanders, of campaigns in Spain, 1808, Netherlands, 1809, and the Peninsular War, 1812-1813.
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Memoirs of Captain James Stirling, 42nd Royal Highlanders, of campaigns on the Peninsula.
Miscellaneous papers concerning George Crabbe., 1905-1984.
File
Identifier: MS.42125
Scope and Contents
Folios 1-9. Copies of letters : ff. 1-2 : typescript transcription, ? 3rd quarter of 20th century, of a letter, ? 1817, of George Crabbe to an unknown correspondent; f. 3 : photocopy, ? 4th quarter of 20th century, of a typescript transcription of a letter, 1819, of George Crabbe to James Asperne; ff. 4-9 : photocopy, ? 4th quarter of 20th century, of a typescript transcription of a letter, 1834, of Thomas Moore to ...
Dates:
1905-1984.
Miscellaneous papers concerning Richard Ford., 1858-late 20th century.
File
Identifier: MS.42230
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Critic and writer on Spain, Richard Ford (1796-1858) was the author of one of the most notable editions of the Murray Handbooks - 'Handbook for Travellers in Spain'. In addition to this work, Ford also contributed articles for the 'Quarterly Review' and wrote other books relating to Spain, most of which were published by John Murray.There are over 200 letters here of Ford, mainly to John Murray [III], which include information relating to his works, his family and his opinions...
Dates:
1858-late 20th century.
Notebook, "The Life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu", by an unidentified compiler., Mid 19th century.
File
Identifier: MS.42596
Scope and Contents
The "Life" is comprised of ten folios of notes only. The notes on Lady Montagu have been augmented through the inclusion of press cuttings. In particular :(1) a copy of the biography of Lady Montagu from "Chambers`s papers for the people", number 64 (pages 3 and 4, and part of page 5 and part of page 6, have been cut from the copy and pasted into the pages of the notebook); and,(2) five portraits, printed from engravings by W. Greatbatch, extracted from a...
Dates:
Mid 19th century.
Oleographic print (number 185 of 500) of a portrait of John Francis Campbell of Islay by Frederick Hurlstone.
Item
Identifier: Acc.10252
Dates:
circa 1830.
Papers of and concerning Austen Henry Layard., 1836-1968.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42336-42414
Scope and Contents
Austen Henry Layard was a British archaeologist and politician. He is perhaps best remembered for his excavations at Nimrud and Nineveh. Layard was keen to publicise his discoveries and worked with John Murray to produce lavish publications about his discoveries. These were popular books and went through many editions.The papers here concerning Austen Henry Layard offer a detailed insight into the publishing process surrounding his works about his excavations.The...
Dates:
1836-1968.
Papers of and concerning Benjamin Disraeli., 1825-late 20th century.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42156-42159
Scope and Contents
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) is best known for being Prime Minister during the 19th century. However, Disraeli also had literary ambitions and many of these were linked to the house of John Murray. As a result of this connection, there is a range of material relating to Disraeli.In this series, there are letters of Disraeli to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III]. Other items here include papers concerning interests of Disraeli and Murray in shares in mining concessions in...
Dates:
1825-late 20th century.
Papers of and concerning David Livingstone., ? 1852-1982.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42420-42442
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
? 1852-1982.
Papers of and concerning James Nasmyth., 1861-2002.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42502-42506
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
1861-2002.
Papers of and concerning John Gibson Lockhart., 1814-1976.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42443-42466
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
1814-1976.
Papers of and concerning John Ruskin., 1847-1855.
File
Identifier: MS.42534
Scope and Contents
(1) letters of John Ruskin to John Murray III;
(2) letters of John James Ruskin to John Murray III;
(3) letter of John James Ruskin to Sophia Gray;
(4) photocopy of a letter of John Ruskin to Austen Henry Layard; and,
(5) photographic reproduction of a portrait of Euphemia `Effie` Gray by G.F. Watts.
Dates:
1847-1855.
Papers of and concerning Laurence Oliphant., ? 1853-1888.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42510-42515
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is of the correspondence and papers, including some manuscripts, of many of the most prominent authors published by John Murray, publishers. The papers represent the relationship between author and publisher. There are particularly significant holdings relating to Isabella Bishop (Isabella Bird), George Crabbe, Charles Darwin, Sir Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, Richard Ford, John Franklin, William Gladstone, Sir Francis Head, Sir Austen Henry Layard, David Livingstone, Thomas...
Dates:
? 1853-1888.
Papers of and concerning Norman Douglas.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.11365
Scope and Contents
Includes letters, 1917-1951 and undated, and photographs, 1943-1971 and undated, of Norman Douglas, and papers, 1954-1957, of John Davenport concerning a proposed biography of Douglas. These papers formerly formed part of the collection of John Sanderson.
Dates:
1917-1971 and undated.
Papers of and concerning Sophia Lockhart., 1824-1837, mid 20th century.
File
Identifier: MS.42464
Scope and Contents
(1) two notes, 1826 and 1835, of Sophia Lockhart to John Murray II;(2) letter, 17 May 1837, of John Gibson Lockhart to John Murray II, informing Murray of the death of Sophia Lockhart;(3) manuscript copy, May 1837, of the notice of death for Sophia Lockhart from the "Morning Post", 18 May 1837;(4) letters, 1837, of various correspondents to John Murray II concerning the death of Sophia Lockhart;(5) photographic copy, ?1953, of a portrait of...
Dates:
1824-1837, mid 20th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Correspondence of or concerning authors published by John Murray, with related manuscripts.
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Papers of and concerning John Gibson Lockhart.
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Letters of, to and concerning John Gibson Lockhart; including letters concerning the death of his wife, Sophia.
Papers of Robert Waterston concerning the Waterston family and the printing firm George Waterston and Sons Ltd, Edinburgh.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.12330
Dates:
18th century-mid 20th century.
Photograph of Lord Kingsburgh in his Judge`s robes., Between ?1888-?1919.
Item
Identifier: Ch.B.1352
Portrait drawing of John Leyden done on board a ship off Madras.
Item
Identifier: Acc.12193
Dates:
1811.
Robert Burns: A volume concerning the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the poet`s birth gathered by the Boston Burns Club.
Item
Identifier: Acc.10847
Scope and Contents
Contains autograph letters, engraved portraits of Burns and circa 60 engravings illustrating the poems. Includes original letter of Burns (letter 712). Pamphlet "Celebration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Burns..." is inlaid into the volume.
Dates:
1859.
Three letters to Julian Marshall.
File
Identifier: Acc.8733
Scope and Contents
Concerning portraits of Handel.
With an engraved portrait of Handel.
Dates:
1855-1883.