1. Add MS 65155
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 65155
- Title:
- SIR HENRY ELLIS: private and official letters to Sir Henry Ellis K.H., (b.1779, d.1869), Principal Librarian of the British Museum, mostly on antiquarian matters and frequently relating to his duties at the British Museum; 1812-1866, n.d. A few letters bear Ellis's draft replies. The writers include Charles Burney, Sir Anthony Panizzi, Joseph Hume M.P., Lord Farnborough and Michael Faraday. Also included is an alphabetical list of the writers, giving brief biographical details and summaries ...
- Scope & Content:
- Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Letters to Sir Henry Ellis: 1812-1866. includes: f. 1 Charles Burney, DD; classical scholar: Letter to H. Ellis from Charles Burney: 1812. ff. 3-4v Abraham Robertson, astronomer and mathematician: Letters to H. Ellis from Abraham Robert...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1812-1866
- Extent:
- 1 item