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Found in 1373 Collections and/or Records:

Descamps, Jean-Baptiste, 1767

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/31
Scope and Contents Jean-Baptiste Descamps (1706-1791), painter and critic, Autograph Letter Signed, 1767, Rouen, about packages transported on ships of the Compagnie des Indes. Letter addressed to Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre. Deschamps writes to thank him and give him advice on future travels. Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Handwritten transcription of the letter. Two pages of biographical information, one typed and one handwritten. Typed summary of a different letter from...
Dates: 1767
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Deussen, Paul, undated

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/32
Scope and Contents

Paul Deussen (1845-1919), philosopher, 2 Letters Signed.

- Letter 1: 9 March 1919. Deussen is asking a colleague for recommendations of candidates for a job along side him, teaching philosophy.
- Letter 2: 19 March 1919. Deussen asks again about job candidates and tells his correspondent that he needs them as soon as possible.

Dates: undated
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Di-Du, 1955-1964.

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.81
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and correspondents whose surnames start Di-Du, dated 1955-1964

Dates: 1955-1964.
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Dickinson, Lowes Cato, 6 July 1895

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1989/18
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed from Lowes Cato Dickinson to Mary Horner Lyell, All Souls Place, London, July 6th [1895]: “I am very sorry not to be able to com to you on the 9th, but there is a standing engagement to go with my daughter to a garden Party at Harrow. I want to see you & rather hope you may be induced to come here – & see some pictures I have been painting […] if not I shall take my chance of finding you one day between 5 o 6 or a little later […]”.

Dates: 6 July 1895
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

Dillmann, Christian Friedrich, 3 December 1885

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/33
Scope and Contents

Christian Friedrich Dillmann (1823-1894), orientalist, Autograph Letter Signed. 3 December 1885. Dillmann invites his colleague to bring a Rev. Gwynne to an event Dillmann is hosting.

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Purchase information, short biographical information, summary of the letter, notes about English pencil notes about Sanskrit cardinal directions on the back.

Transcription included in the file? No.

Dates: 3 December 1885
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Distillers Company (Biochemicals) Ltd, 1949-1963

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.80
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Distillers Company (Biochemicals) Limited and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1949-1963.

Dates: 1949-1963
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Documents related to Wars and Monasteries of 17th Century Scotland

 Fonds — Box Dk.7.30
Identifier: Coll-2219
Scope and Contents Documents related to wars and monasteries of 17th Century Scotland. Robert Douglas, Diploma Publicum, 1648 (text in Latin). "Copie of an paper givin in by the Protestors at London to the Lord protector and some members of parliament", Copy of a paper given to Cromwell, c 1651; Copy of a letter to count Rutherford Governor of Tangier, Arabic and Spanish, 1663. Manuscript...
Dates: 17th century
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Dodson, B.C., 1962-1969

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.82
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between B.C. Dodson and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1962-1969. Mrs Dodson was Pollock's secretary at the National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill. It mainly consists of letters keeping Pollock informed of departmental business while he was out of the country, and correspondence regarding incoming letters received at Mill Hill following his move to Edinburgh.

Dates: 1962-1969
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Dorn, Bernhard, 1857-1860

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/34
Scope and Contents

Bernhard Dorn (1805-1881), orientalist, 2 Autograph Letters Signed, 1857 and 1860.

- Letter 1: Started 15, finished 27 February 1857. [Handwriting unclear].
- Letter 2: [1860]. [Handwriting unclear, mentions return of a book he lent to someone in St. Petersburg].

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Purchase information, short biographical information on Dorn and Krehl.

Transcription included in the file? No.

Dates: 1857-1860
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Dr Banda's Letters, 1938-1988

 File — Box CLX-A-19: Series Coll-490/12; Series Coll-490/13
Identifier: Coll-490/12/8A
Scope and Contents Dr Banda's Letters: 1938-1988.1. Letter: Hastings K. Banda to the Secretary, Anti-Slavery and Aborigines Protection Society, London. Rumour has reached Banda that the Royal Commission taking evidence on proposed closer union between the Rhodesias and Nyasaland is on its way back to Britain. As a native of Nyasaland with an education of University rank, he asks for a hearing. Edinburgh, 11 September 1938.2. Extracts: Hastings Banda to Miss Marjorie Nicholson. He...
Dates: 1938-1988
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers and Correspondence of Professor George Albert Shepperson / File 12: Correspondence relating to Dr Hastings K. Banda