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10 ALS, 1 AL to Adam Black, 1838-1846 File 4331

Abstract Or Scope: 29 p. Various sizes.

10 ALS and 1 TLS to H.W. Garrod. London., 1935-1938 File 5326

Abstract Or Scope: 22 p. Various sizes. On the text of Keats.

10 ALS to Benjamin Furly (1636-1714); Leicester House; London, 1677-1679 File 17370

Abstract Or Scope: Detailed accounts of monetary and trade transactions involving such items as mares, corn, wine and brandy, and discussion of the relationship of trade to European conflicts and various political crises. Sidney also discusses his father's death and his attempt to obtain from the family estate funds sufficient to return to Gascony and purchase a house. Names mentioned include William Penn (1644-1718) and John Swinton (1621-1679), Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (1653-1683), and Arthur Capell, Earl of Essex (d.1683). ACC: 93.2.2 (44.45)

10 ALS to Hudson Gurney, British Museum, 1842 January-1842 April File 4962

Abstract Or Scope: 37 p. 23 x 18 cm. Copies of records on Norfolk antiquities.

10 ALS to James Loch. Various places., 1841, 1843 File 7444

Abstract Or Scope: 20 p. Various sizes. Business affairs.

10 ALS to John Graham, v.p., 1794-1816 File 13587

Abstract Or Scope: 10 p. Various sizes. Accompanied by 14 pieces of related material, including verses and a drawing, assembled by Graham.

10 ALS to Lady Morgan, London and Winchfield., 1854-1859 File 15876

Abstract Or Scope: 17 p. 18 x 11 cm. Concerning gifts and visits.

10 ALS to Lord Sydney, London and Southampton., 1786-1787 File 15213

Abstract Or Scope: 29 p. 24 x 19 cm. Letters to Lord Sydney, as Secretary of State, concerning the primary and secondary dignities of his father, who was created Marquis Townshend in 1787. Including some interesting comments on the heralds of the College of Arms. Accompanied by a letter from Lord Townshend to Sydney, on the same subject.

10 ALS to Mr. and Mrs. Mucklestone-Allen (parents) and her brother, David (1795-1874); Hammersmith House, 1801-12 File 17168-69

Abstract Or Scope: Family and social matters, with details of her school life at Hammersmith. ACC: 91.11.63 (43.345)

10 ALS to R.P. Cuff., 1855-1861 File 12949

Abstract Or Scope: 10 p. Various sizes. Notes on illustrations in progress for Ruskin's work. Accompanied by a few engravings, etc., by Cuff.

10 ALS to Sir Charles Blagden., 1817-1819 File 12067

Abstract Or Scope: 29 p., with addresses. ca. 23 x 19 cm. Letters discuss political and social matters. Several of the later ones are written from Paris and refer to Blagden's friends there.

10 ALS to Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, Bart. (1762-1837); East Bourne and Tredrea, 1811-1816 File 17212-13

Abstract Or Scope: Mostly social matters, but also on a wide range of subjects including Parliamentary matters, especially the Copyright Act. ACC: 92.2.5 (43.388)

11 ALS and ANS from customers to wine merchants, 1795-1840 File 18075

Abstract Or Scope: Subjects include accounts, prices of wine, orders and late payments. Merchants include Delapierre; Lloyd and Winter; William Palmer and Son; and Durand and Co. ACC: 99.10.5

11 ALS to Cadell and Davies, Buckden and Auckland Castle, 1806-1842 File 9722

Abstract Or Scope: 22 p., with 7 addresses. 23 x 19 cm. About his publications and book orders. Gives lists of people to receive presentation copies, including Dr. Burney, Dr. Parr, and Hannah More.

11 ALS to Cadell and Davies, Ennis and Limerick., 1802-11 File 609

Abstract Or Scope: On the sale and profits of his father's translation of Livy.

11 ALS to Col. Roger Whitley, Cologne., 1673-1674 File 16210

Abstract Or Scope: 82 p. 29 x 19 cm. Discusses Williamson's participation in the Congress of Cologne.

11 ALS to Frederick Kerr, v.p., 1886-1900 File 11899

Abstract Or Scope: 25 p. Various sizes. On Kerr's acting in Pinero's plays. Accompanied by three acting agreements, two for the Court Theatre, one for Toole's.

11 ALS to Giuseppe Buonamici., 1873-1887 File 15578

Abstract Or Scope: 33 p. Various sizes. Accompanied by 6 ALS and 1 card to Giuseppe Martucci and Giulio Ricordi, 14 p., various sizes, ca. 1888-1900

11 ALS to Henry Russell, Nice, 1918-1936 File 9604

Abstract Or Scope: 16 p. Various sizes. Letters mention the English translation of "The Blue Bird", the American and English publication of "Le Grand Secret", scenarios for Goldwyn, the production in Boston of "Pelleas" and "Monna Vanna", etc.

11 ALS to Lord Dacre, various places., 1776-9 File 2744

Abstract Or Scope: 23 p. 23 x 19 cm. Letters discuss literary and antiquar- ian topics, with references to Garrick.

11 ALS to Mr. Leader, v.p., 1797-1803 File 15990

Abstract Or Scope: 15 p. Various sizes. Letters to his coachmakers about a new coach, alterations to it, etc.

11 ALS to Mrs. Stapleton, Albemarle Street, London and Frognal., 1786-1787 File 15214

Abstract Or Scope: 38 p., with addresses. Mostly 24 x 19 cm. Social and domestic gossip, including several references to Pitt and a description of a visit to Court. Mentions the Princess Royal, the death of Lord Clarendon, Sir George Younge, a Mr. Eliot, Miss Grenville's engagement to Lord Carysfort, and the Pitt family. With a 1-page postscript by Lady Chatham. Mrs. Stapleton was companion to the dowager Countess of Chatham. Franked by her father, Viscount Sydney.

11 ALS to Richard Gough, Faversham, 1771-1781 File 7967

Abstract Or Scope: 18 p. Various sizes. Concerns genealogical and antiquarian research done for Gough.

11 ALS to Sir Charles Blagden. London., 1817-1819 File 12945

Abstract Or Scope: 23 x 19 cm. The letters are largely concerned with Blagden's care for her step- mother.

11 ALS to Sir Cyril Wyche, St James's St. File 881

Abstract Or Scope: Letters to brother-in-law congratulating him on safe arrival in Ireland; family news; Lord Hyde's return from campaign in Flanders; King and Parliament; Lord Cassell; Duncombe; Lady Arlington, etc.

11 ALS to Sir Morell Mackenzie, 29 Delamere Terrace, W., 1890-1891 File 5960

Abstract Or Scope: 18 p. Various sizes.

11 ALS to unnamed recipients, various places, 1879-1908 File 4416

Abstract Or Scope: 17 p. Various sizes.

11 letters to Cadell & Davies, v.p., 1795-1815 File 6686

Abstract Or Scope: 21 p. Various sizes. Accompanied by 8 p. contemporaneous accounts, agreements, etc. Concerning the published works of the 2nd Earl of Hardwicke.

12 ALS and 5 LS to Mr. Davies, 1813-1814 File 5863-5864

Abstract Or Scope: 63 p. Various sizes. Letters deal with a plague of mice in the New Forest, the Forest of Dean, and Haywood Forest in Hereford. Also 2 ALS from A. Milner to Davies requesting mice for Sir Joseph Banks.

12 ALS from unidentified correspondents. Various places., 1905 Apr File 8463

Abstract Or Scope: Various sizes. The letters are all from Roman Catholic bishops, acknowledging gifts of oil, etc., for Holy Week.

12 ALS to George Bubb Dodington (1691-1762); London; Florence; Rome; Pisa, 1747-1761 File 17770-71

Abstract Or Scope: Personal news and thanks for presents, as well as commentary on current events. Includes mentions of Horace Mann (1701-1786), John Byng (1704- 1757), and Pope Benedict XIV. Letters in Italian and French. Many with brief summaries in English in pencil. Several letters docketed by Dodington. ACC: 97.7.4/3 (?) (44.439)

12 ALS to Hannah (Dickinson) Dodgson; Wigton, 1825-1826 File 17342

Abstract Or Scope: Letters containing domestic news, plans for their new home, street developments in Wigton, occasional journeys and references to meetings. Quakers. ACC: 92.6.47 (44.17)

12 ALS to J. Charles Brooke. London., 1785-1788 File 6375

Abstract Or Scope: 14 p. Various sizes. The last letter is endorsed by J.C. Brooke.

12 ALS to Richard Hill, various places., 1699-1705 File 2750

Abstract Or Scope: 21 p. various sizes. Correspondence between the Duke of Marlborough's secretary and a diplomat about politics, including rumors of a plot against the king, deployments of troops, proceedings of the Parliament, disputes between military commanders, and future army campaigns.

12 ALS to Richard Hill. Whitehall, Moulsey, 1699-1704 File 3290

Abstract Or Scope: 16 p. Various sizes; Clark, as agent for Richard Hill, reports on fiscal matters and property acquisitions.

12 LS to the English Houses of Parliament, subscribed by John Cheislie, [London]., 1644-1646 File 13222

Abstract Or Scope: 29 p. Various sizes. Letters concern Parliament's failure to send promised supplies to the Scottish Army; the maintaining of the garrison at Carlisle; and the affirmation of the Covenant by the Houses.

13 ALS to Arthur Henry Miles, v.p., 1891-1895 File 8149

Abstract Or Scope: 31 p. 18 x 11 cm. Letters discuss literary matters, work in progress, etc.

13 ALS to Cadell & Davies, Winchester and London., 1794 August 14-1819 December 21 File 7807

Abstract Or Scope: 19 p. 23 x 19 cm.

13 ALS to Edwin Ashworth. Bingley, Yorkshire., 1898-1900 File 14678

Abstract Or Scope: 16 p., with envelopes. Various sizes. Letters mostly thanking Ashworth for his interest in Sutcliffe's books and for sending the local newspaper and a publication, "Academy's".

13 ALS to Gerald Christy, Ashford., 1893-1905 File 495

Abstract Or Scope: Arrangements for lectures.

13 ALS to Henry Aston. Ickworth., 1730-1736 File 1767

Abstract Or Scope: 22 p. Various sizes.

13 ALS to John King. Dropmore, etc., 1792-1821 File 6313

Abstract Or Scope: 35 p. Various sizes. Letters discuss European politics, with special reference to the War with France.

13 ALS to Sir John Lowther, later Viscount Lonsdale, together with an ALS from an unknown correspondent, London, 1687-1688 File 9295

Abstract Or Scope: 22 p. Various sizes. Reports to his cousin during the Glorious Revolution: news of the anticipated arrival of William of Orange, James II's restoration of charters and other preparations, invasion by the Irish and Scots, William's delay by contrary winds and storms, desertions (including Churchill's), James's capture at Faversham, and preparations for the new general election. Comments on the cost of transcribing Parliamentary Journals.