Works published: Journalism : Periodical contributions - in German Career: Native of Hamburg, resident in London since 1836; Language teacher Applications: 7 Jun 1876 (£60), 1 Jan 1879 (£50), 5 Jun 1883 (£50), 2 Nov 1887 (£20)
Mr William Davenport Adams, and Mrs Caroline Estelle Davenport Adams, his widow
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Works published: Journalism : also Non-Fiction, Compilations, Editions, Criticism Career: Editor of the Glasgow Daily News, the Greenock Advertiser, the Nottingham Guardian and the Derby Mercury; Literary editor and drama critic of the Globe Applications: 5 Jun 1876 (rejected), 6 Nov 1877 (£25...
Works published: Legal Career: Solicitor Applications: 6 Jun 1876 (rejected) Note: Son of Thomas Harman Ayckbourn (see Loan 96 RLF 1/1460). Brother of Frederick Ayckbourn (see Loan 96 RLF 1/2291).
Mrs Emily Freire Owen, widow of the Reverend Octavius Freire Owen
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Works published: Various : Translations, Non-Fiction, Editions, Journalism Career: Chaplain to the Duke of Portland; F.S.A.; F.H.G.S.; Editor of the Freemason's Magazine Applications: 4 Jul 1876 (£70) Note: Emily Freire Owen was later relieved as an author in her own right (see Loan 96 RLF 1/...
Mrs Caroline Dimock, widow of Mr James Francis Dimock
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Works published: History : Ecclesiastical; also Religious Career: M.A. St John's College Cambridge; Rector of Branburgh, Yorkshire; Prebendary of Lincoln Applications: 1 Jul 1876 (£70)
Works published: History : Assyrian Career: Archaeologist; Assistant in the Department of Oriental Antiquities at the British Museum Applications: 23 Oct 1876 (£125)