08. British History
Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:
Sir James Hawkins Whitshed Minute book and Sketchbook
This collection consists of a sketchbook and a minute book, both authored by Sir James Hawkins Whitshed, an officer in the British Navy. The sketchbook contains numerous depictions of naval ships and a self-caricature of Whitshed himself. The minute book contains a careful list of letters received and sent by Whitshed, plus a summary of the day’s events during the years 1821-1822.
Sydney Smith papers
Correspondence from Sydney Smith to, primarily, Archdeacon Francis Wrangham. Other noted correspondent includes George Lamb. Two portraits of Sydney Smith (engraving and lithograph) are included in the collection.
Julian Sorell Huxley “Morphism and Evolution” papers
This collection consists of notes on and drafts of Julian Huxley’s “Morphism and Evolution” as well as research materials and correspondence related to his work.
William Motherwell letters and notes
Letters and fragments of notes by William Motherwell with no common theme other than the frequent mention of Robert Burns.
Greek Committee Letters
The correspondence includes letters and post cards from noted liberals of the period in Great Britain. Most are written to the Secretary of the Committee, Lewis Sergeant.
Joanna and Susan Horner Letters
Correspondents writing to the Ms. Horners include Ellen Kean, F. Maurice, Harriet Hosmer, C.P. Marsh, E. Ryan, H.H. Hilman, Sir James Hudson, Rose Kingsley, Sir H.E. Bunbury, Francis Cobbe, and Sir James Clark. The letters deal with Walks in Florence, Italian affairs, and refer to Eastlake, the Lyells, Royalties, Froude and more. Included is one letter to Leonard Horner from Lord Landsdowne.
Peninsular War letters
A collection of letters written by British officers serving in Portugal during the Peninsular War referring to matters concerning the war.
Lt. John Anderson notebook
Mary Webb letter
This collection contains a letter by Mary Webb, an English author, to Geoffrey Dearmer. The letter, thanking Dr. Dearmer for his advice regarding publishers and some of her writings, also gives a description of her cottage in Hampstead.
William Lisle Bowles letters
The collection consists of two letters to John Houlton of Farley Castle, Bath. Also included is a letter (April 12, 1850) from Arthur Houlton.