Two copies of a proposal by Robert Hay to ?John Murray, publishers, that a book be undertaken on decisive naval engagements., 1859.
Scope and Contents
Robert William Hay of the Colonial Office (1786-1861) contributed many articles to the 'Quarterly Review' and through that made a connection with the Murray publishing house. The items here consist of two copies of a proposal of Hay relating to a book about naval engagements. The first of these is in the hand of Hay, the second is in the hand of a copyist with annotations by Hay.
Dates
- Creation: 1859.
Creator
- John Murray (publishers, London) (Recipient, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reprographic conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The copy in the hand of Hay has been placed before the copy in the hand of a copyist.
Subject
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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