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881. Add MS 34731-34732

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Title:
WEST PAPERS. Vols. V., VI. Correspondence of Thomas Steavens (ob. 1759), son of Sir Thomas Steavens, of Eltham, co. Kent, and brother of James West's wife; 1738-1759. The correspondence begins when Steavens was at school at Eton and under the guardianship of his brother-in-1aw, but for the most part it was carried on while he was residing on the continent. Two volumes. The names of the writers will be found in the index. Folio.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, Italian, and Latin
Date Range:
1738-1759
Extent:
2 items

882. Add MS 34734-34735

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Title:
WEST PAPERS. Vols. VIII., IX. Correspondence of James West, as M.P. (1741-1768), Recorder (1758) and High Steward (1759) of St. Albans, with persons in the town and neighbourhood; 1740-17 68. Two volumes. The names of the writers will be found in the index. Folio.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1740-1768
Extent:
2 items

883. Add MS 34739-34740

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Title:
WEST PAPERS. Vols. XIII., XIV. Miscellaneous papers, deeds, bonds, accompts, etc., relating to Preston-on-Stour, Whitchurch, Alderminster and other places near Stratford-on-Avon in cos. Glouc., Warw. and Wore., and to the families of Brawne, Mariett and West; 1419-1810. Two volumes. Folio.
Scope & Content:
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire: Papers rel. to the neighbourhood of: 1419-1810. Preston-on-Stour, Gloucestershire: Papers relating to: 1419-1810.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and Latin
Date Range:
1419-1810
Extent:
2 items

884. Add MS 34742-34743

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Title:
WEST PAPERS. Vols. XVI., XVII. Pleadings, etc., in various suits; 1620-1752. Two volumes. Other papers illustrating the following suits will be found in Vols. IV. and XII.-XIV. Folio and Large Quarto.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1620-1752
Extent:
2 items

885. Add MS 34773-34778

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Title:
SOUTHWELL PAPERS relating to Irish affairs, 1686-1741 being a portion of the collection of Sir Robert Southwell, who was Secretary of State for Ireland from 1690 to 1702, of his son Edward, who succeeded him, and of his grandson Edward, who was appointed to the same office (jointly with his father) in 1720 (cf. 34,775, f. 85). Six volumes. Paper. Folio and (Vol. VI.) Quarto. For other volumes of the Southwell Collection see Add. 21,122-21,138, 34,329-34,335. All these six volumes seem to hav...
Scope & Content:
Ireland: Southwell Papers relating to affairs of: 1686-1741.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Dutch, English, and French
Date Range:
1686-1741
Extent:
6 items

886. Add MS 34876-34879

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Title:
GIBBON PAPERS. Vols. III.-VI. Journals of Edward Gibbon; 17 Aug. 1762-Dec. 1764. Written partly in French, partly in English. Autograph. Four volumes. There were originally five, beginning with 24 Aug. 1761, but the first volume is now lost. Excerpts were printed by Lord Sheffield in two portions of his edition of Gibbon's Works, viz. biographical particulars in the notes to the memoir (vol. i. of each edition), and literary and historical memoranda separately (vol. ii. ed. 1796, vol. v. ed....
Scope & Content:
Edward Gibbon, historian: Journals: 1755-1764.: Eng. and Fr.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mid 18th century
Extent:
4 items

887. Add MS 34880-34882

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Title:
GIBBON PAPERS. Vols. VII.-IX. Miscellaneous Works and Commonplace Books of Edward Gibbon, mostly printed in the Miscellaneous Works. Three Volumes. Holograph, except where otherwise noted.
Scope & Content:
Edward Gibbon, historian: Miscellaneous Works and Commonplace Books: 18th cent.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
3 items

888. Add MS 34883-34885

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Title:
GIBBON PAPERS. Vols. X.-XII. Original Letters (a few are drafts) of Edward Gibbon; 1750-1794. The great majority are addressed either to Lord Sheffield or to Gibbon's step-mother, but there are also letters to this father, his aunts Miss Porten and Hester Gibbon, Lady Sheffield and her daughter Maria, George Deyverdun, Dr. Priestley (three drafts), Dr. Robertson (draft) and others. Three volumes. Folio. Selections are printed in vols. i. and ii. (1814 cd.) of the Miscell. Works.
Scope & Content:
Edward Gibbon, historian: Correspondence: 1750 - 1794.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1750-1794
Extent:
3 items

889. Add MS 34903-34932

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Title:
NELSON PAPERS. Vols. II.-XXXI. General correspondence of Lord Nelson, consisting chiefly of original letters, reports, etc., addressed to him when on active service, 1762-1805, but especially from 1793, when in the Mediterranean under Lord Hood and the Earl of St. Vincent, commanders-in-chief, and when he was himself in command of the Mediterranean Fleet in 1803-1805. Arranged chronologically in thirty volumes. Paper. Folio. The names of the writers appear in the index.
Scope & Content:
Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: General correspondence: 1762-1805. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: Correspondence and paper.: 1762-1806. France; Sovereigns of, and Transactions in particular reigns. Republic: The Nelson papers relating to the war with Great Britain:...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, Italian, and Spanish
Date Range:
1762-1805
Extent:
30 items

890. Add MS 34933-34936

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Title:
NELSON PAPERS. Vols. XXXII.-XXXV. Official correspondence, consisting mainly of letters to Lord Nelson from the Admiralty and successive Secretaries of State; 1781-1805, but principally 1798-1805. Four volumes. The names of the writers appear in the index. Paper; ff. 235, 206, 174, 245. Folio.
Scope & Content:
Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: Official despatches to: 1781-1805. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: General correspondence: 1762-1805. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: Correspondence and paper.: 1762-1806. France; Sovereigns of, and Transactions in part...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1781-1805
Extent:
4 items

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