Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1394 Collections and/or Records:
Ricasoli, Bettino, 30 September 1861
File
Identifier: Coll-1989/58
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed from Bettino Ricasoli (Prime Minister of Italy), dated 30 September 1861, to Leonard Horner in Turin, about his visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the next day: “Saró molto fortunato Se Ella vorrà favorirmi domani al Ministero degli Affari Esteri al mezzogiorno e mezzo [...]”.
Dates:
30 September 1861
Richmond, George, 28 April 1859 [or 1869], 15 May 1867, 21 May 1881
File
Identifier: Coll-1989/59
Scope and Contents
Three autograph letters signed from George Richmond to Mary Horner Lyell:1. Dated 28 April 1859 or 1869: letter of excuse to Katharine Murray Lyell with a reference to her sister, Mary Horner Lyell (“Lady Lyell”), in response to an invitation: “I have just written to Lady Lyell to thank her for kindly offering me 2 convey me 2 your house on Saturday – in the event of my being able to accept the terms of your kind invitation for that day. Still I am sorry 2 say I cannot for...
Dates:
28 April 1859 [or 1869], 15 May 1867, 21 May 1881
Ro-Ry, 1948-1970
File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.339
Scope and Contents
The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and correspondents whose surnames start Ro-Ry, dated 1948-1970.
Dates:
1948-1970
Robert Nye papers
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-54
Scope and Contents
The collection includes, largely: working notes; drafts; typescripts; correspondence; source material; and, publishing house material. The collection, received at various points since the 1990s, is formed by the following components: MSS 2881-2916 (35 archive boxes), containing material relating to:
Merlin - working notes, drafts, typescript, copies of source...
Dates:
1969-2005
Robertson, Margaret Buchanan
Fonds
Identifier: GD1-56
Scope and Contents
Extracts of letters of Margaret Buchanan Robertson relating to treatment by Professor James Young Simpson 1857-1859
Dates:
1857-1859
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Roddam, J., 1965
File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.334
Scope and Contents
The material consists of correspondence between J. Roddam and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1965. It relates to a book.
Dates:
1965
Roosevelt, Theodore, [1889]-27 November 1902
File
Identifier: Coll-1989/60
Scope and Contents
1. Autograph letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Lyell, 1st Baron Lyell, [1889]: “I am extremely sorry to have missed you; I leave for Washington at midnight. It is now I fear, too late to ask you for dinner; but will you not come up this evening, at 9.30? Depew and some others whom I would like you to meet will be here; and I can arrange to see you if you go to Washington [...]”. Includes a clipped picture postcard (showing the White House).2. Autograph letter from...
Dates:
[1889]-27 November 1902
Rose, S.P.R., 1969-1971
File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.337
Scope and Content
The material consists of correspondence between Steven Rose and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1969-1971. It relates to Rose's career, teaching at the Open University and personal news.
Dates:
1969-1971
Rosen, Friedrich August, 1829
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/100
Scope and Contents
Friedrich August Rosen (1805-1837), Indologist, Autograph Letter Signed, 1829.1 Letter - July 1829, London. Rosen writes to Sir Graves Haughton. He expresses his plan to use the italic script to write Sanskrit words instead of Devanagari characters in his forthcoming edition of the Rigveda. He gives detailed reasoning for this decision: he believes that it will be more economical and better suited to European readers. Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Two...
Dates:
1829
Rosily-Mesros, Francois-Etienne de, 1782
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/101
Scope and Contents
Francois-Etienne de Rosily-Mesros (1748-1832), admiral, Document Signed, 1782, invoice for costs of the “Expedition de l’Inde” by the Frigate “Cléopatre”.1 Document - 27 November 1782, France, Réunion or Mauritius. An invoice for 200,000 piastres at the request of Admiral François-Etienne de Rosily-Mesros. The money is for the 'Expédition de l'Inde' and specifically the Frigate of the King 'Cléopatre'. Signed by the Intendant aux Isles de France et de Bourbon and Edouard...
Dates:
1782