Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1354 Collections and/or Records:
[Langlès, Louis-Mathieu], 1819
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/72
Scope and Contents
[Louis-Mathieu Langlès (1763-1824), orientalist] – to him: Autograph Letter Signed by Claudius James Rich (1787-1820), oriental traveller, Baghdad, 1819.1 Letter. 15 April 1819, Baghdad. A letter from Claudius James Rich to Langlès. Rich writes to introduce his friend 'Mr Hine' to Langlès, who is soon to pass through Paris and would appreciate the access to museum collections that Langlès could provide him. Notes by Alfred Stumpff: One page of typed...
Dates:
1819
Langlois, Alexandre, 1836-1839
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/73
Scope and Contents
Alexandre Langlois (1788-1854), Indologist, 2 Autograph Letters Signed 1836/1839.2 Letters. - Letter 1: 9 January 1836, Paris. From Langlois to Graves Haughton. Langlois shares the news that he has been admitted as a member of 'the institute' - Letter 2: 24 February 1839, Paris. From Langlois to Graves Haughton. Langlois asks if Haughton would be able to borrow an Indian manuscript on his behalf. The manuscript would be relevant to his research on the origins of fables...
Dates:
1836-1839
[Lansdell, Henry], undated
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/71
Scope and Contents
[Henry Lansdell (1841-1919), British explorer] – to him: 4 Autograph Letters Signed by various writers.4 Letters - Letter 1: 14 January 1884. Letter from Robert Michell to Lansdell. He thanks Lansdell for his work in Siberia, which will be added to Michell's 'stock of books on Russia'. - Letter 2: 18 January 1884. Letter from Albert Gunther to Lansdell. Gunther says he has made inquiries in the Print Room and Map Room for information on Central Asia but he has found...
Dates:
undated
Lassen, Christian, 1825
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/74
Scope and Contents
Christian Lassen (1800-1876), orientalist, Autograph Letter Signed, 1825.1 Letter - 31 January 1825, London. From Lassen, addressed to Graves Haughton. Lassen thanks Haughton for gifting him his edition of 'Menu'. He sends his good wishes, that Haughton will be able to finish his next work on the subject of Sanskrit literature. Notes by Alfred Stumpff: 1 short note with catalogue information. Typed transcription of the letter. 2 typed pages of...
Dates:
1825
Latzko, Andor, 1925-1926
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/75
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Andor Latzko (1876-1943), journalist and Middle Eastern traveller, 4 Typewritten Letters Signed.4 letters and 3 envelopes addressed to John Schikowski, editor of the journal "Vorwärts".- Letter 1: 26 April 1925. Latzko complains that "Vorwärts" does not want to print his Indian Letters, unlike other European magazines. He also sends Schikowski an article on Labour Day.- Letter 2: 25 June Latzko asks whether a misunderstanding has led to him not...
Dates:
1925-1926
Law, Edward, Lord Ellenborough, 1829
File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/76
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Edward Law, Lord Ellenborough (1790-1871), President of the India Board, Autograph Letter Signed, 1829.1 Letter - 18 September 1829, Worthing. Letter from Edward Law (Lord Ellenborough) to Benjamin S. Jones, the then Assistant Secretary of the India Board. Law gives detailed instructions for the content and formatting of 'letters on distinct subjects'. He stresses the importance of these letters and states his intention is to 'bring India as near England as [he] can'. He...
Dates:
1829
Lawrence, Abbot, 5 February 1850
File
Identifier: Coll-1989/38
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Autograph letter signed from Abbot Lawrence to Sir Charles Lyell, dated 5 February 1850, Piccadilly, London: "I need not say to you that I am greatly obliged for your kind note. If I were in condition to dine out, I should avail myself of the honor and the pleasure of your invitation. I wish very much to meet the persons composing your society. I have not yet ventured to walk out, but I drive every day. My health is improving rapidly, and I hope very soon to be able to go among men again....
Dates:
5 February 1850
Le-Lo, 1953-1967
File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.221
Scope and Contents
The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and correspondents whose surnames start Le-Lo, dated 1953-1967.
Dates:
1953-1967
Le-Lo, 1980-1981
File
Identifier: Coll-1586/G/2/G.65
Scope and Contents
The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock with prospective speakers, participants and funders, Le-Lo in alphabetical sequence, 1980-1981.
Dates:
1980-1981
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock
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SECTION G: VISITS AND CONFERENCES
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Conference on Common Denominators in Art and Science, University of Edinburgh, 11-12 November 1981
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Correspondence with prospective speakers, participants and funders
Lectures of Sir Ludovic James Grant
Fonds — Box Dk.6.8
Identifier: Coll-2207
Scope and Contents
Grant (Sir Ludovic James). Lectures on international law. Typescript with manuscript additions. Also letter of Margaret H. Kidd, 19 February 1942.
Dates:
late 19th century - early 20th century