Mrs Frances James, widow of Mr George Payne Rainsford James
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Works published: Fiction : Novels Career: British Consul in the U.S.A. and Venice; Member of the Committee and Council of the Royal Literary Fund Applications: 27 Nov 1860 (£100)
Mr Jonathan Duncan, and Mrs Harriet Duncan, his widow
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Works published: Various : History, Non-Fiction, Economics, Translations, Journalism Career: Journalist Applications: 1 Dec 1860 (£50), 2 Oct 1863 (£30), 30 Oct 1865 (£30 - to Harriett Duncan)
Works published: Various : History, Non-Fiction, Biography, Religious Career: Independent Minister; 'Bible Lexicographer' Applications: 3 Dec 1860 (£30), 28 Nov 1861 (£20), 2 Dec 1863 (£20), 5 Dec 1864 (£20), 29 Nov 1867 (£10)
Works published: Medical : also Scientific, Botany Career: M.D. from Edinburgh; Editor of the Medical and Surgical Journal; Secretary of the Medico-Botanical Society Applications: 4 Dec 1860 (£30), 9 Sep 1870 (£20)
Works published: Various : Legal, Non-Fiction, Politics, History, Antiquarian Career: Queen's Councillor; LL.D.; M.A. from Oxford; Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries; Bencher of Lincoln's Inn; Steward and subscriber to the Royal Literary Fund Applications: 20 Dec...