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Copy of letter to Alexander MacMillan from George Wilson outlining the chapter headings for his 'Memoir of Edward Forbes' and copy of letter to a cousin of George Wilson's from George Wilson concerning the fate of Edward Forbes' soul.

Scope and Contents The Correspondence concerning the compilation of 'Memoir of Edward Forbes' sub-series consists of: pen and ink sketches by Edward Forbes (c1854) letters from and to contributors and collaborators (1854-1861) letters to and from the publisher Alexander MacMillan (1860-1861) letters to and from the printer Thomas Constable (1860-1861) list...

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Letter to Alexander MacMillan from [A Clark] telling him that he will be unable to take advantage of his offer at this time.

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Letter to Alexander MacMillan from DT Austed enclosing a manuscript by Edward Forbes c1845, giving details of its creation and offering a selection of his sketches.

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Letter to Alexander MacMillan from DT Austed thanking him for a copy of Memoir of Edward Forbes, FRS, ( 1861) and criticising its content. He requests the return of material he submitted from Sir Archibald Geikie.

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Letter to Alexander MacMillan from John Forster telling him that he intends to call that day, as previously discussed.

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Letter to Alexander MacMillan from [John Forster] rearranging an appointment.

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Letter to [Alexander MacMillan] from Joseph Beete Jukes recommending which photograph of Edward Forbes to use in the biography, which parts of the manuscript he will be forwarding to use, and giving some anecdotes from his life.

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Letter to Alexander MacMillan from Sir Henry Taylor inviting him to dinner and explaining travel arrangements.

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Letter to Alexander MacMillan from Sir John Duke Coleridge thanking him for the gift of a songbook.