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Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10628
Title:
Scope & Content:: WELLS, H. G. Group of letters and agreements (manuscript and typescript) between Wells and the publishers J.M. Dent & Sons regarding the terms of publication for The Wonderful Visit and The Wheels of Chance. Creation dates: 1895-1913.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 5 Apr 2016
Extent:: 11 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10629
Title:
Scope & Content:: DARWIN, Charles. Incomplete autograph letter signed, to 'Julian'. Lacking at least the first page. Creation dates: [c.1864].
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 7 Apr 2016
Extent:: 2 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10630
Title:
Scope & Content:: SHAW, George Bernard. Printed postcard (signed 'GBS') with autograph message to Nicholas Bentley, declining to contribute to an unidentified appeal. Creation date: 12 January 1949.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 20 Apr 2016
Extent:: 2 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10631
Title:
Scope & Content:: ELISABETH of AUSTRIA (1837-1898). Autograph telegram message, signed ('Elisabeth'), to Countess Trani [her sister Mathilde], sending her wishes for recovery and a pleasant visit. Creation date: [c.1895 or later].
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: German
Date Range:: 20 Apr 2016
Extent:: 1 photocopy sheet

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10632
Title:
Scope & Content:: CONGREVE, William. Signed document acknowledging receipt of £125 from Thomas Snow & John Paltock. Four lines written on a narrow slip of paper. Creation date: 14 October 1723.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 20 Apr 2016
Extent:: 2 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10633
Title:
Scope & Content:: DARWIN, Charles. Fragment of an autograph letter (signed 'Ch. Darwin') laid down on an album leaf. The fragment reads: 'Would you have the kindness to add to next page the name of Humming Bird & tear off sheet & post it in enclosed envelope.' Creation date: [c.1850].
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 20 Apr 2016
Extent:: 1 photocopy sheet

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10634
Title:
Scope & Content:: FREDERICK THE GREAT. Manuscript entitled 'Description des Manoeuvres Prussiennes'. Bilingual text, 33 pages on 18 leaves. Creation date: 1771.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: French and German
Date Range:: 8 Mar 2016
Extent:: Digital images on compact disc.

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10635
Title:
Scope & Content:: WORDSWORTH, WILLIAM. Autograph letter signed, to Mr H. Lowry of Cornwall. Appears to refer to the death of Robert Southey. Creation date: April 1843 (postmark).
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 31 Mar 2016
Extent:: 2 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10636
Title:
Scope & Content:: LAWRENCE, T.E. Autograph letter signed, to 'Seaton'. Written shortly after Lawrence's return from Arabia. Creation date: 25 December 1918.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 12 Apr 2016
Extent:: 2 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10637
Title:
Scope & Content:: 1. CHARLES I. Letter signed, possibly to his brother-in-law, Frederick of Bohemia, announcing the birth of a son and heir, the future Charles II. Dated 29 May 1630. 2. CHARLES I. Document signed ('Charles R' at head) dismissing Prince Rupert from his service after the fall of Bristol, and revok...
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 14 Apr 2016
Extent:: 4 photocopy sheets

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