Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Barrie, James Matthew, 8 September [1893]; [14 May 1897]
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Identifier: Coll-1989/4
Scope and Contents
Two autographs letters signed from James Matthew Barrie to Katherine Murray Horner. One letter is written when she is Barrie’s neighbour in his native Kirriemuir (dated 8 September [1893]), the other to her home at 9 Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington: "Yes, delighted. [...] I am struggling with a love scene. If it wins I’ll send it in my place. Yours ever [...]". (14 May 1897; date from a pencil note, likely by the recipient, inside the envelope flap).Includes addressed...
Dates:
8 September [1893]; [14 May 1897]
Boxall, William, 31 January 1867; 13 January 1877
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Identifier: Coll-1989/6
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1. Autograph letter of excuse from William Boxall to Katharine Murray Lyell following an invitation (dated 31 January 1867): "I have been in bed two days with one of my bad attacks in the throat. I hoped till this moment that I might have had the pleasure of dining with you on Saturday but I am so unwell that I feel that it will be impossible for me to leave the house. – I am most grateful to you and to Col. Lyell and to Sir Charles and your sister for unremitting kindness and I cannot help...
Dates:
31 January 1867; 13 January 1877
Cockburn, Henry, 5 May 1845; 19 November 1850; 30 June 1851
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Identifier: Coll-1989/16
Scope and Contents
Autograph letters signed from Henry Cockburn to Katharine Murray Lyell, with whom Cockburn seems to have been on very friendly terms.1. Letter dated 5 October 1845: "Thanks for your two letters. I can scarcely tell you how I am relieved by what you say of Mrs Bellen [?]. Long may she be preserved to her friends & family. – You seem to be leading a very pleasant life at least no life is ever unpleasant to me, in which I am let alone. Nevertheless, I wish Leonard was in any...
Dates:
5 May 1845; 19 November 1850; 30 June 1851
Galton, Douglas Strutt, 30 January 1893
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Identifier: Coll-1989/24
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Autograph letter signed from Douglas Strutt Galton to Katharine Murray Lyell in response to an invitation, [London], 30 January 1893: “Mary Anne is gone down to day to Himbleton, she would otherwise have been very desirous of attending your meeting. – I have an engagement at the Girls Public Day School Company which I must attend, at 3 PM & another soon after 5. – If I can contrive to get to your meeting I will do so, but I am a little doubtful if I shall manage it...
Dates:
30 January 1893
Gladstone, William Ewart, 1843; 1861; 1863; 1 March 1876
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Identifier: Coll-1989/27
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Three autograph letters signed from William Gladstone to Leonard Horner.1. Letter dated 17 May 1843, from 13 Carlton House Terrace: "I beg to return you my best thanks for your kindness in sending me a copy of your valuable pamphlet on the employment of children. I have perused it with great interest [...]".2. Letter dated 21 February 1861, on stationery with letterhead "11 Downing Street, Whitehall"): "I much regret to find myself unable to comply with your request....
Dates:
1843; 1861; 1863; 1 March 1876
Greenough, Richard Saltonstal, 31 October 1865
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Identifier: Coll-1989/28
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed from Richard Saltonstall Greenough to "Mrs. Lyell", possibly Katharine Murray Lyell, Boston, 31 October 1865: “I was exceedingly gratified at receiving your kind note, and very glad to get the photograph of your little girl, which is exquisitely lovely. I do not think it is characteristic, or does her justice. There is a wild sweetness in her delicately chiselled lips that require more animation in the expression then one gets in the cold process of photography....
Dates:
31 October 1865
Grove, George, 2 January 1885, 21 April 1889, [no date]
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Identifier: Coll-1989/29
Scope and Contents
1. Autograph letter signed from George Grove to a "Mrs. Lyell" (possibly Katharine Murray Lyell) dated 2 January 1885, concerning the engagement of a musician: “Thank you for your letter. I remember seeing and hearing Miss Eissler some two years ago. I am very sorry to say that I have no opening for her here, and I do not know in what way I can benefit her in general musical matters. – She knows Mr. Manns, for I heard her there, and she probably knows Mr. Chappell. – Should any way of...
Dates:
2 January 1885, 21 April 1889, [no date]
Kemble, Fanny, 8 [March 1865]; 5 April 1865; 25 October 1885
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Identifier: Coll-1989/35
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This collection consists of three autograph letters signed, sent from Fanny Kemble to Mary Lyell and Katharine Murray Lyell, dated 8 [March 1865], 16 April 1865 and 25 October 1885. There also is a small autograph envelope with wax seal, and a clipping from another autograph envelope.1. Letter from Fanny Kemble to Lady Mary Horner Lyell, in response to an invitation and concerning the American Civil War (London, Wednesday 8th [probably March 1865, though a pencil note falsely...
Dates:
8 [March 1865]; 5 April 1865; 25 October 1885
Mallet, John Lewis, 16 September [no year], 24 September 1856.
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Identifier: Coll-1989/44
Scope and Contents
1. Autograph letter signed from John Lewis Mallet to Katharine Murray Horner, Hampstead, 16 September [no year]. Mallet finds a very kind tone of the wise old man in corresponding with the young friend. – I. (16 Sept. [1856?]): “I have so little to communicate from this small quiet Domestic circle, & this little I have to say is made so unintelligible by my infirm hand that I believe I should have thrown myself on your indulgence and awaited your return to thank your for your kind...
Dates:
16 September [no year], 24 September 1856.
Mallet, Louis, 12 May, 5 June, and 18 November 1889
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Identifier: Coll-1989/45
Scope and Contents
1. Autograph letter signed from Louis Mallet to Katharine Murray Lyell, dated 12 May 1889: “We are coming again to London next Wed[nesday] to stay a few days with the Thrings [i. e. probably the family of the educator Edward Thring] – & shall I hope see you. I will speak to Lord without word the letters. But my impression is that it is Spencer Walpole [i. e. the English historian and civil servant] who is editing Lord Russell. He too is in town, & I shall probably see him. I am...
Dates:
12 May, 5 June, and 18 November 1889