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78591. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/6

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/6
Title:
Legacy of Robert Bickerstaff Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains documents pertaining to a legacy bequeathed to the Literary Fund by Robert Bickerstaff, bookseller, including a copy of the will, details of the estate accounts and letters from the executors Richard Harrison and Paul Harrison and Ransom & Co.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 May 1835-27 May 1836
Extent:

1 file (10 documents)

78592. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/7
Title:
Legacy of Lewis Andrew de la Chaumette Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains an extract from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury relating to a bequest to the Literary Fund from Lewis Andrew de la Chaumette.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1836
Extent:

1 file (1 document)

78593. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/8

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/8
Title:
Legacy of Mrs Dixon
Scope & Content:
Contains documents pertaining to a legacy bequeathed to the Literary Fund by Mrs Susannah Dixon of Bath, wife for the Reverend W Dixon, formerly Miss Susannah Calwell. Includes extensive correspondence, principally from J L Phillips, John Ilderton Burn and Edward Smith relating to the legacy an...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Oct 1832-19 Apr 1837
Extent:

1 file (32 documents)

78594. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/9

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/9
Title:
The Promised Legacy of Thomas Richards Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains documents pertaining to a legacy promised to the Literary Fund by Thomas Richards in 1837, but not passed on by his housekeeper, Miss Donne, to whom he left his estate. Includes memoranda by Octavian Blewitt and a letter from Frederick Salmon.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Oct 1840-4 Nov 1840
Extent:

1 file (3 documents)

78595. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/10

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/10
Title:
Legacy of Frederic Reynolds Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains a document detailing a legacy left to the Literary Fund by Frederic Reynolds, dramatic writer.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1841
Extent:

1 file (1 document)

78596. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/11

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/11
Title:
Legacy of Thomas Norton Longman Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains correspondence pertaining to a legacy bequeathed to the Literary Fund by Thomas Norton Longman, publisher, including letters from Thomas Longman, Henry Ellis and Thomas Brown. Also contains a copy of the relevant clause from Longman's will.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Sep 1842-29 Sep 1842
Extent:

1 file (6 documents)

78597. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/12

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/12
Title:
Legacy of De George Swiney, MD
Scope & Content:
Contains a document detailing a legacy left to the Literary Fund by George Swiney.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:

1 file (1 document)

78598. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/13

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/13
Title:
Legacy of John Harris Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains correspondence pertaining to a legacy bequeathed to the Literary Fund by John Harris, publisher, including letters from John Harris (Junior) and William Tooke.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Nov 1846-3 Dec 1846
Extent:

1 file (3 documents)

78599. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/14

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/14
Title:
Legacy of John Hatchard Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains documents pertaining to a legacy bequeathed to the Literary Fund by John Hatchard, publisher and bookseller, including details from his will and a letter from his executors.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
July 1849-30 Aug 1849
Extent:

1 file (3 documents)

78600. Loan 96 RLF 5/14/15

Reference (shelfmark):
Loan 96 RLF 5/14/15
Title:
Legacy of Charles König Esq.
Scope & Content:
Contains documents pertaining to a legacy bequeathed to the Literary Fund by Charles König, Keeper of Geology in the British Museum, including details from his will, a letter from his executors and a note by Octavian Blewitt.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Nov 1851-12 Dec 1851
Extent:

1 file (3 documents)