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16481. RP 10352

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RP 10352
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[SCOTT, Sir Walter.] Manuscript petition of Elizabeth Brunton to Scott in his capacity of Sheriff-Depute of Selkirkshire, countersigned by him 'Selkirk Appoints this petition to be seen and answered, Walter Scott'. Creation dates: 1802
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Oct 2014
Extent:
2 photocopies

16482. RP 10353

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RP 10353
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SOUTHEY, Robert. Autograph letter signed to an unknown recipient, mentioning his own forthcoming publication 'Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae' and its view of Catholic emancipation. Creation dates: 11 Feb 1826
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Oct 2014
Extent:
1 photocopy

16483. RP 10354

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RP 10354
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CONRAD, Jessie, née George. A series of letters to the publisher Grant Richards about the proposed publication of her book 'Joseph Conrad and His Circle', along with reader's reports by the literary agent and publisher's reader Leslie Tilden-Smith. Creation dates: Mar 1931 - Jun 1933
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Oct 2014
Extent:
19 photocopies

16484. RP 10355

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RP 10355
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BANKS, Sir Joseph. Autograph letter signed to Dr James Lind, urging him to join his planned voyage to Iceland. Creation dates: 08 Feb 1772
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Oct 2014
Extent:
3 photocopies

16485. RP 10356

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RP 10356
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ANONYMOUS BALLADS. Manuscript copies of 3 ballads: (1) 'There was a theevish Pedlar'. (2) 'Listen I pray to the words I say'. (3) 'I Will Go Seek my Saviour, and let the World be'. Creation dates: [Circa 1640-1650]
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Oct 2014
Extent:
8 photocopies

16486. RP 10357

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RP 10357
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SHAW, George Bernard. Autograph letter signed to 'Dear Mrs. Bourchier' [the actress Violet Vanbrugh], asking her if she would take the part of Anne in 'Man and Superman'. Creation dates: 28 December 1900
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Oct 2014
Extent:
3 photocopies

16487. RP 10358

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RP 10358
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HENRY VIII, King of England and Ireland. Document signed ('Henry R' at head), commanding the recipient, Sir John Cutte, the under treasurer, to take possession of barrels of woad which had been seized from a London merchant, William Holys (Hollis) and forfeited to the crown, and to grant half to...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Oct 2014
Extent:
1 photocopy

16488. RP 10359

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RP 10359
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FORSTER, John. Autograph letter signed to Messrs Bradbury & Evans. Creation dates: 14 Dec 1859
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Nov 2014
Extent:

1 photocopy

16489. RP 10360

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RP 10360
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DICKENS, Charles. Autograph letter signed ('CD') to Henry Bradbury (of Bradbury & Evans), mentioning a list of 'Reprinted Pieces' to be printed in the Library Edition. Creation dates: 03 July 1858
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Nov 2014
Extent:
1 photocopy

16490. RP 10361

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RP 10361
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TITANIC. Autograph letter signed, written on board the Titanic, from chief engineer Joseph Bell to his son Frank. Creation dates: 11 April 1912
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Nov 2014
Extent:
1 photocopy