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Found in 1354 Collections and/or Records:

Letters from James Hogg to Robert Cadell

 Fonds — Box CLX-A-480
Identifier: Coll-2104
Content Description Three letters from James Hogg (1770-1835) to publisher Robert Cadell (1788-1849), dated 6th March, [before 10th] July, and 17th October 1822.The letters relate to the multi-volume anthology of James Hogg's works, that he had seeked to publish in 1822 to boost both his income and his literary reputation. He had first suggested it to the Edinburgh publisher Archibald Constable, who gave the task to his business partner and son-in-law Robert Cadell. The publication appeared on the...
Dates: 6 March, [before 10] July, 17 October 1822
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letters from John Gwynn to John Pinkerton

 Fonds — Box Dk.3.37
Identifier: Coll-2174
Scope and Contents

Two letters from John Gwynne to Rev. John Pinkerton, and notes on Syriac, 1915.

Dates: 1915
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letters from Kenneth Leighton to Neil Mackie

 Fonds — Box CLX-A-760: Series Coll-67/71
Identifier: Coll-2078
Content Description This fonds contains three letters (two originals, one copy) sent from Kenneth Leighton to Scottish tenor Neil Mackie in 1986 and 1987, relating to Leighton's composition "Earth, Sweet Earth" performed the first time by Neil Mackie in 1987. Letter dated 25 June 1986, in which Leighton informs Mackie that ""Earth Sweet Earth" is now finished" and that "[he is] sending [him] a copy of the text". He goes on...
Dates: 1986-1987
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letters from Professor George Saintsbury to Rev. William Hunt

 Fonds — Box CLX-A-1692
Identifier: Coll-2020
Content Description This collection consists of typescript letters sent by Professor George Saintsbury to Rev. William Hunt D Litt., arranged in chronological order, dating from 1895 to 1932. The subjects of these letters are diverse, from family and personal matters, to literature and political discussions. First lot: "Letters Christmas Eve 1895 to Dec. 1917. Autograph letters and typescript copies of these letters have...
Dates: 1895-1932
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letters from Rolf Gardiner, to Henry Williamson, c 1960s

 File — Box CLX-A-24: Series Coll-490/22; Series Coll-490/23
Identifier: Coll-490/23/RG(E)
Scope and Contents

Rolf Gardiner expresses his appreciation of Williamson's books and describes the emotions they arouse. Comments upon the poets of the war generation and those that followed.


Including:


5-6. Appeal for the release of Rudolf Hess. He asks Henry Williamson to lend his weight to a petition. 4 and 5 February 1967.

Dates: c 1960s
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers and Correspondence of Professor George Albert Shepperson / File 23 / Rolf Gardiner

Letters from Sir Robert Christison to William Sharpey

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-2905
Scope and Contents This collection consists of four letters sent by Sir Robert Christison to William Sharpey, all from Edinburgh, dated 21 April [1837?], 16 December 1857, 25 December [1857?], and 20 October 1863. Edinburgh, 21 April, no year [1837?]: 2 pages, Octavo. Letter recommending the Glasgow-born chemist Thomas Graham to the Chair of Chemistry at the University of London. ...
Dates: [1837]-1866
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letters from Sylvester Douglas, Baron Glenbervie to Richard Wharton

 Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-2259
Scope and Contents

Letters (2) from Sylvester Douglas, Lord Glenbervie to Richard Wharton, about oak plantations in the New Forest, etc., for naval timber. Office of Woods, etc. Dated 15, 26 October 1813. 2 volumes.

Dates: 15, 26 October 1813
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letters from Thomas Chalmers to various correspondents

 Fonds — Box CLX-A-360
Identifier: Coll-1856
Scope and Contents A group of thirteen letters from Thomas Chalmers to various correspondents, 1820-1846. Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 16 February 1820: ('One reason for calling 1 upon you this evening was earnestly to solicit the hastening forward of our school estimates. Another was to speak to you of Mr McLeod in his capacity as a candidate for the reading school belonging to the Highland...
Dates: 1820-1846
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letters from various Kennedy siblings, 2 March 1879-16 May 1880

 File
Scope and Contents Letters from various Kennedy siblings, Italy, 1879-80, D.19228. Four bundles of letters addressed to Kennedy family members, mostly in English, some in Italian, 127 letters, in ink, manuscripts: ‘Miscellaneous’, letters from Marjory, James, Robert, and Helen Kennedy, and from Pauline Vaneri Filippi, from 3 March 1879, Milan, until 16 May 1880, Milan, also some undated letters of same...
Dates: 2 March 1879-16 May 1880
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Marjory Kennedy-Fraser / Box list / Box Gen. 519

Letters from Walter de la Mare

 Fonds — Box CLX-A-352
Identifier: Coll-1836
Scope and Contents

This collection includes a total of 23 Walter De la Mare letters dating from 1926 to 1953 including: 14 letters to Mrs. Verity (7 autograph letters signed and 7 typed letters signed); 3 autograph letters signed to Marie Lamigeon; 6 typed letters signed to various other people. More perspective on Walter De la Mare's thinking can be understood regarding this important and accomplished English poet and novelist.

Dates: 1926-1953
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections