Hard-coded id of currently selected item: . JSON version of its record is available from Blacklight on e.g. ??


Metadata associated with selected item should appear here...

Add MS 31911

Record Id:
032-002025612
Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
032-002025612
MDARK:
ark:/81055/vdc_100000000054.0x0001e0
LARK:
SLARK:
Format:
ISAD(G)
Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 31911
Title:

AUTOBIOGRAPICAL Memoirs, in French, of Ekaterina Romanovna, Princess Dashkova (or Daschkaw), transcribed, in 1805, during a residence with the Princess, by Miss Martha Wilmot, afterwards Mrs. Bradford, from the original draught. In several places a few lines, and, in some instances, longer passages, are in the handwriting of the Princess. An English version of the Memoirs was published by Mrs. Bradford in 1840. The differences between this version and the present MS. are noted (ff., 7, 8) among, some explanatory papers prefixed, one of which (f. 9) is by Prince Alexis Lobanow-Rostowsky, Russian Ambassador in England, giving the result of a comparison, made in December, 1880, of this MS. with another autograph copy of the Memoirs, recently found in the archives of Prince Woronzow. The volume also includes the following:-

1. Papers relating to the collection of curiosities presented by the Princess to the University of Moscow, partly in her handwriting. French. With four printed papers in Russian. f. 205.

2. Chronologie, faite l'an 1807," of events in Russian history; in the Princess's hand. f. 212.

3. Letters of the Empress Catherine II. to the Princess, circ. 1762-1794; followed by four letters (f. 232) from the Empress to Mademoiselle Leofshin; n. d. Fr. Transcripts by Miss Kitty Wilmot. f. 214. An English version of these letters is printed in the "Memoirs," vol. II. pp. 63-112.

4. Address delivered by the Princess, as President, at the opening of the Imperial Academy of Sciences, 1783. Russian. Printed. With a translation in French, corrected by the Princess; to which is also added by her an account of the origin of the Academy. f. 237. See the "Memoirs," vol. II., p. 144.

5. Contribution by the Princess to the journal "Le Compagnon." Fr. Hologr. f. 243.

6. The Princess to Mrs. Hamilton, on her own character; n. d. Fr. Hologr. draft. f. 245. See the "Memoirs," vol. II., p. 148.

7. The same to the Dowager Empress Mary, widow of the Emperor Paul; 13 July, 1806. Fr. Hologr. draft. f. 250. See the " Memoirs," vol. II., p. 206.

8. The same to Kitty Wilmot [1806]. Two letters. Fr. Hologr. f. 254.

9. Russian passports; 1807, 1808. f. 259.

10. The Princess to Martha Wilmot [1808, 1809]. Fifteen letters. Fr. Hologr. f. 263. Paper; ff. 303. Folio. Presented by Mrs. Catherine Anne Daschhaw Brooke, née Bradford.

Scope & Content:

Martha Wilmot, afterwards Mrs. Bradford: Memoirs of the Princess Dashkova, transcribed by: 1805 - 1809.: Fr.

Catherine II of Russia: Memoirs of Princess Dashkova: 1805.

Princess Ekaterina Romanovna Dashkova: Autobiographical memoirs, letters and papers: 1805-1809.: Fr. and Russ.

includes:

  • f. 9 Alexis Lobanow - Rostowsky, Prince; Russian Ambassador in England: Notes on memoirs of Princess Dashkova: 1880.
  • f. 212 Empire of Russia: Chronology of events, by Princess Dashkova: 1807.: Fr.
  • f. 214 Kitty Wilmot: Transcripts of letters of Catharine II. of Russia;: 19th cent.
  • ff. 214, 231 Catherine II of Russia: Letters to Princess Dashkova: circ. 1762-1794.: Copies.
  • ff. 232, 235 Catherine II of Russia: Letters to Mlle. Leofshin: n.d.: Copies.
  • f. 237 City of St Petersburg: Address of the Princess Dashkova as President of the Imperial Academy of Sciences: 1783.: Russ. and Fr.
  • f. 237 Princess Ekaterina Romanovna Dashkova: Address as President of the Imperial Academy of Sciences at St. Petersburg: 1783.: Russ. and Fr.
  • f. 250 Paul I of Russia: Letter to the Empress Mary, his widow, from the Princess Dashkova: 1806.
  • f. 254 Kitty Wilmot: Letter to, from Princess Dashkova: 1806.: Fr.
  • ff. 263-303 Martha Wilmot, afterwards Mrs. Bradford: Letters to, from Princess Dashkova: 1808, 1809.: Fr.

Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Project / Collection:
Additional Manuscripts
Hierarchy Tree:
[{ "id" : "032-002025612", "parent" : "#", "text" : "Add MS 31911: AUTOBIOGRAPICAL Memoirs, in French, of Ekaterina Romanovna, Princess Dashkova (or Daschkaw), transcribed, in 1805, during a residence…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} }]
Hierarchy Record Ids:
032-002025612
Is part of:
not applicable
Hierarchy:
032-002025612
Container:
not applicable
Record Type (Level):
Fonds
Extent:
1 item
Digitised Content:
Languages:
English
French
Russian
Scripts:
Cyrillic
Latin
Start Date:
1757
End Date:
1880
Date Range:
c 1762-Dec 1880
Era:
CE
Access:

Please request the physical items you need using the online collection item request form.

Digitised items can be viewed online by clicking the thumbnail image or digitised content link.

Readers who have registered or renewed their pass since 21 March 2024 can request physical items prior to visiting the Library by completing
this request form.
Please enter the Reference (shelfmark) above on the request form.

If your Reader Pass was issued before this date, you will need to visit the Library in London or Yorkshire to renew it before you can request items online. All manuscripts and archives must be consulted at the Library in London.

This catalogue record may describe a collection of items which cannot all be requested together. Please use the hierarchy viewer to navigate to individual items. Some items may be in use or restricted for other reasons. If you would like to check the availability, contact our Reference Services team, quoting the Reference (shelfmark) above.

User Conditions:
Letter of introduction required to view this manuscript
Custodial History:

Catharine Anne Dasehkaw Brooke, née Bradford: Presented: in 1882.

f. 205 City of Moscow: Papers on curiosities presented to the University by Princess Dashkova: circ. 1805.: Fr. and Russ.

Material Type:
Archives and Manuscripts
Legal Status:
Not Public Record(s)
Names:
Brooke, Catharine Anne Dasehkaw, née Bradford
Catherine II, Empress of Russia
Dashkova, Ekaterina Romanovna, Princess
Lobanow - Rostowsky, Alexis, Prince, Russian Ambassador in England
Paul I, Emperor of Russia
Wilmot, Kitty
Wilmot, Martha, afterwards Mrs. Bradford
Places:
Moscow, Russia
Russian Empire, Asia
St Petersburg, Russia