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08. British History

 Record Group
Identifier: 08

Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

Julian Sorell Huxley “Morphism and Evolution” papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0481
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1950-1957

William Motherwell letters and notes

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0334
Abstract

Letters and fragments of notes by William Motherwell with no common theme other than the frequent mention of Robert Burns.

Dates: 1833 - 1834

Greek Committee Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0133
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1879 - 1897

Joanna and Susan Horner Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0134
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1847 - 1894

Peninsular War letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0155
Abstract:

A collection of letters written by British officers serving in Portugal during the Peninsular War referring to matters concerning the war.

Dates: 1808 - 1814

Lt. John Anderson notebook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0158
Abstract: This bound manuscript notebook, kept by Lt. John Anderson, describes the daily details of life in the 11th Light Dragoons of the British Army and Allied Effort during the French Revolutionary War. Anderson describes daily events, promotions, rules and orders regarding medical matters, church services, and the guarding of prisoners. The notebook also includes schedules for receiving bread and forage, copies of signed orders, statements from the Commander-in-Chief regarding battles, women...
Dates: 1794

Mary Webb letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0162
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1914

William Lisle Bowles letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0167
Abstract

The collection consists of two letters to John Houlton of Farley Castle, Bath. Also included is a letter (April 12, 1850) from Arthur Houlton.

Dates: 1827; 1850

William Stewart Rose letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0168
Abstract

This collection contains a letter by William Stewart Rose, British poet and translator, to Mr. Sotheby at his auction rooms near Waterloo bridge, complaining that not only was the sale of his books to take place in Whitsun but that the Stokes Park Library was being sold at the same time. He requests that catalogues be sent to various people, including Lady Caroline Lamb and Mr. Murray.

Dates: 1800

Sir Joseph Banks letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0169
Abstract

This collection contains a letter by Sir Joseph Banks to an unnamed correspondent, sending thanks for four plates and a drawing, and then discussing eleven botanical specimens. There is also a reference to the Royal Society, of which Banks was President for forty-two years.

Dates: 1784