Letters. Correspondence.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.
Found in 14704 Collections and/or Records:
Typescripts of stories, ? 1933, of Margaret Mackenzie Scott.
File
Identifier: Acc.6060
Scope and Contents
With letters to Mackenzie Scott, including one, 1921, of Walter de la Mare and one, 1947, of Era Zistel.
Dates:
1921-1947.
Typescripts of talks of Sir James B Thomson on Tonga and Malaysia.
File
Identifier: Acc.9426
Scope and Contents
With two letters of the Reverend Thomas M Donn to Thomson, and cuttings.
Dates:
1965-1969 and undated.
Typescripts of the preliminary report on the proposed Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1919-1920 and manuscripts and typescripts of verse and verse letters by Patrick Geddes and others, 1922-1930, undated., 1919-1930, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.10613-10614
Typescripts of the unfinished novel 'Sabbath Child' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 1991.
File
Identifier: MS.50437
Scope and Contents
Includes first drafts of Chapters One and Two (Folios 1-13) followed by notes (Folios 14-25).
Includes press cutting about child criminals taken by Rankin as research (Folios 26-27).
Includes correspondence to Rankin from Professor Francis Lyall of the University of Aberdeen Faculty of Law on laws regarding child criminals for research (Folio 28).
'Sabbath Child' was not completed nor published.
Folios 1-28.
Dates:
1991.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of work by other writers collected by Robert Garioch Sutherland., 1973-1974, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.26624
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows. (i) Sydney Goodsir Smith, 'A short introduction to Scottish literature', undated. (Folio 1.) Typescript, with manuscript corrections by the author, of four broadcast talks. (ii) Typescript of 'Seneca's "Oedipus" translatit frae the Latin intill Scots' by Alastair Mackie, with a covering letter, 1973. (Folio 20.) (iii) Typescript of 'A Vision of angels', a play about Robert Fergusson by Anne Smith, 1974. (Folio 48.)
Dates:
1973-1974, undated.
Typescripts of works by Sydney Goodsir Smith, Crieff Williamson and John Guthrie.
File
Identifier: Acc.11806
Dates:
circa 1935-1988.
Typescripts of written works of John Hinde., 1970s-2000s.
Series
Identifier: Acc.14493/49-50
Scope and Contents
This series contains papers, typescript drafts, and correspondence relating to two writing projects undertaken by Hinde in the 1970s-1980s, in which he sought to capture his personal and professional recollections for publication. Working titles included 'Confessions of a Climber' and 'The Ealeanora's Falcons'. Later correspondence also appears, written by Hinde's daughter Fiona Wild regarding the writing projects.
Dates:
1970s-2000s.
Typewritten letter of James Keir Hardie to W W Joss, declining nomination as vice-president of an unidentified socialist organisation., 1909.
Item
Identifier: MS.20670, folio 86
Unaddressed letter of Alexander Cunningham, the British envoy at Venice, concerning the affairs of the Venetian Republic., 20 August 1717.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 5-7
Dates:
20 August 1717.
Unaddressed letter of Colin Morison at Rome concerning fellow artists and friends, his correspondent's art collection, and 'our infant society of Antiquaries'., 29 March 1786.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folio 67
Dates:
29 March 1786.
Unaddressed letter of Dr Alexander Hume concerning medical matters, and introducing Dr Macleod of the Army Medical Department., 11 March 1809.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folio 144
Dates:
11 March 1809.
Unaddressed letter of Lieutenant-Colonel (later Lieutenant-General) Richard Lyttelton concerning the Jacobite rising., 8 February 1745/1746.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folio 22
Dates:
8 February 1745/1746.
Unaddressed letter of Major (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Richmond Webb at Old Meldrum, serving with the Duke of Cumberland's army, concerning the Jacobite rising., 27 March 1746.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 23-24
Dates:
27 March 1746.
Unaddressed letter of Robert Dundas of Arniston concerning terms of peace with France, conspiracy in Britain, and mentioning Sir Walter Scott., 12 July 1815.
Item
Identifier: MS.14839, folios 244-245
Unaddressed letter of the Earl of Fife asking that the garrisons at Braemar and Corgarff be retained., 31 May 1799.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 99-100
Dates:
31 May 1799.
Unaddressed letter of the Viscount Keith concerning the expedition to Egypt., 31 July 1801.
Item
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 111-112
Dates:
31 July 1801.
Unaddressed letters of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore., 1808, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.14835, folios 138-141
Dates:
1808, undated.
Undated letters (after 1816) to Sir Robert Liston, 1816-1832.
File
Identifier: MS.5686
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Sir Robert and Lady Liston spent the remainder of their lives at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston, which Sir Robert had bought some years previously. He took a great interest in improving the estate and supervising road-making in the parish.
Dates:
1816-1832.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Sir Robert Liston, diplomatist.
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Personal letters of and to Sir Robert Liston from the period when he was retired for the second time, at home at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston.
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Undated letters to Sir Robert Liston.
Undated letters (before 1816) to Sir Robert Liston., 1774-1816.
File
Identifier: MS.5684
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Sir Robert and Lady Liston spent the remainder of their lives at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston, which Sir Robert had bought some years previously. He took a great interest in improving the estate and supervising road-making in the parish.
Dates:
1774-1816.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Sir Robert Liston, diplomatist.
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Personal letters of and to Sir Robert Liston from the period when he was retired for the second time, at home at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston.
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Undated letters to Sir Robert Liston.
Undated letters (before 1816) to Sir Robert Liston, 1774-1816.
File
Identifier: MS.5685
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Sir Robert and Lady Liston spent the remainder of their lives at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston, which Sir Robert had bought some years previously. He took a great interest in improving the estate and supervising road-making in the parish.
Dates:
1774-1816.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Sir Robert Liston, diplomatist.
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Personal letters of and to Sir Robert Liston from the period when he was retired for the second time, at home at Millburn Tower, near Kirkliston.
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Undated letters to Sir Robert Liston.
Undated letters of Isaac D`Israeli to John Murray II., ? 1794-? 1833.
File
Identifier: MS.42161
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Author Isaac D'Israeli (1766-1848) had most of his works published by John Murray. He was close friends with John Murray [II] and it was largely through this link that his son, Benjamin Disraeli, also formed connections with the publishing house. D'Israeli corresponded with John Murray [II] for over 40 years. The letters in this series concern his publications, but also include news about his family and mutual acquaintances.In addition to the correspondence of D'Israeli, there...
Dates:
? 1794-? 1833.
Undated letters of John Gibson Lockhart to John Murray II and to John Murray III., ? 1814-? 1854.
File
Identifier: MS.42461
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-? 1854.
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.
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Letters of John Gibson Lockhart, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Undated letters of John Gibson Lockhart to John Murray II and to John Murray III., ? 1814-? 1854.
File
Identifier: MS.42462
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-? 1854.
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.
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Letters of John Gibson Lockhart, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Undated letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II., ? 1807-? 1843.
File
Identifier: MS.42143
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Politician John Wilson Croker (1780-1857) was also a prolific writer. He wrote numerous articles for the 'Quarterly Review', which had been established by John Murray in 1809. The articles written by Croker covered many topics including politics, literature and history.As a result of this close connection with the house of Murray, there are hundreds of letters in the archive of Croker, mostly to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III]. There are also manuscripts for four of his...
Dates:
? 1807-? 1843.
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 Wilson Croker.
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Letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.
Undated letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III., ? 1807-? 1857.
File
Identifier: MS.42144
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Politician John Wilson Croker (1780-1857) was also a prolific writer. He wrote numerous articles for the 'Quarterly Review', which had been established by John Murray in 1809. The articles written by Croker covered many topics including politics, literature and history.As a result of this close connection with the house of Murray, there are hundreds of letters in the archive of Croker, mostly to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III]. There are also manuscripts for four of his...
Dates:
? 1807-? 1857.
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 Wilson Croker.
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Letters of John Wilson Croker, mostly to John Murray II and to John Murray III.