Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Thomas Mitchell., 1836-1839.
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray II and John Murray III. They concern Thomas Mitchell’s literary and political interests, and his editing of various classical texts, including “The Knights of Aristophanes” (1836) and “The Clouds of Aristophanes” (1838). The letters also indicate Mitchell’s familiar association with the Murrays.
The letters are arranged chronologically.
1836: folios 1-36;
1837: folios 37-46;
1838: folios 47-81 [Note];
1839: folios 82-103.
[Note.] Folios 78-79. Letter, 30 October 1838, of Thomas Mitchell to Anne Murray concerning his niece in the West Indies.
Dates
- Creation: 1836-1839.
Creator
- John Murray (publishers, London) (Recipient, Organization)
- Murray, Anne (wife of John Murray II, publisher, née Elliot) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John Samuel (publisher (II)) (1778-1843) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 103 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1836
Subject
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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