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

Latzko, Andor, 1925-1926

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/75
Scope and Contents 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
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Law, Edward, Lord Ellenborough, 1829

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/76
Scope and Contents 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
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Lawrence, Abbot, 5 February 1850

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Identifier: Coll-1989/38
Scope and Contents 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
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

Le-Lo, 1953-1967

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

Le-Lo, 1980-1981

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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 / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION G: VISITS AND CONFERENCES / Conference on Common Denominators in Art and Science, University of Edinburgh, 11-12 November 1981 / Correspondence with prospective speakers, participants and funders

Lederberg, J., 1956-1958

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.219
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Joshua Lederberg and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1956-1958. Lederberg was Professor of Genetics, University of Wisconsin.

Dates: 1956-1958
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Leicester (R. Dudley, Earl of). Letter to the Earl of Morton, 1572

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Identifier: De.1.12/4
Scope and Contents

This is a letter from Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester to James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton. Dudley was a favourite and close friend of Elizabeth I.

Dates: 1572
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Manuscripts from the William Drummond of Hawthornden Collection / Bound Volume titled "Scottish Manuscripts from The Drummond Collection 1572-1618"

'Leonardo', 1980-1981

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Identifier: Coll-1586/G/2G.64
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and 'Leonardo' in response to requests for prospective speakers, participants and funders, 1980-1981.

Dates: 1980-1981
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION G: VISITS AND CONFERENCES / Conference on Common Denominators in Art and Science, University of Edinburgh, 11-12 November 1981 / Correspondence with prospective speakers, participants and funders

Lepsius, Karl Richard, 1853

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/77
Scope and Contents Karl Richard Lepsius (1810-1884), pioneer of Egyptology, Autograph Letter Signed, 1853.1 letter: 5 November 1853. Lepsius thanks Christian Lassen for sending him his work "Indische Altertumskunde" and praises it extensively. Also included: Previous owner's cover for the letter, inscribed "Lepsius 1853". Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical note, physical description of the letter, purchase information. Also notes on Lassen,...
Dates: 1853
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists