INVENTORY OF THE LETTERS OF BRITISH AUTHORS,
1770-1915
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INVENTORY OF LETTERS OF BRITISH AUTHORS,
1770-1915
Accession no. 860525B
Finding aid prepared by Onica Busuioceanu
Getty Research Institute
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Letters of British
authors
Date (inclusive): 1770-1915
Collection number: 860525B
Collector:
Getty
Research Library
Extent:
150
letters
Repository:
Getty Research Institute
Research Library
Special Collections and Visual Resources
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1688
Abstract: This collection, assembled by the repository,
comprises 150 letters sent by 73 persons between 1770 and 1915. The authors of
the letters include British editors, publishers, writers, art critics,
politicians, archaeologists, scientists, writers on architecture, and writers
of dictionaries.
Language: Collection material
in English
Administrative Information
Access
Open for use by qualified researchers.
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Letters of British authors, 1770-1915, Research Library, The Getty
Research Institute, Accession no. 860525B.
Acquisition Information
Assembled from many acquisitions, 1983-1990
Processing History
Processed and cataloged by Onica Busuioceanu. The items in this
collection were formerly part of the British artists letters collection
(accession number 860525). They were separated when that collection was
cataloged.
Biographical/Historical Note
Assembled by the repository.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection comprises 150 letters sent by 73 persons. The letters
are dated from 1770 to 1915, with the bulk from the 1840s to the 1890s. Three
letters are dated from 1770, 1791 and 1798, and 24 are from the first quarter
of the 20th century. The authors of the letters cover a large variety of
activities and professions, including British editors, publishers, lecturers,
writers, art critics, politicians, mathematicians, archaeologists,
antiquarians, botanists, naturalists, educational writers, authors on
architecture and of dictionaries.
Among the most significant letters are those signed by the biographer
Mackenzie Bell to William Michael Rossetti (1), the art historian John Britton
(4), the lecturer William Kingdon Clifford (a manuscript page), the writer
Louisa Stuart Costello (6), the publisher Robert Duncan(?) (1), the
archaeologists Sir Arthur John Evans (2) and Sir John Evans (5), the biographer
James Granger (1), the antiquarian Thomas Leman (1), the biographer Henry
Currie Marillier (2), the author on architecture John Henry Parker (1), the
popular science lecturer John Henry Pepper (2), the archaeologist Frederick
George Hilton Price (2), the art dictionaries author Samuel Redgrave (2), the
Irish poet and lecturer George William Russell (5), the editor William Noel
Sainsbury (2), the biographical dictionary author Thomas Humphrey Ward (7), the
archaeologist Albert Way (6), the poet Frederick Edward Weatherby (1), with
verses and illustration, and the art critic and writer Sir Frederick Wedmore
(7).
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
Indexing Terms
Subjects - Names
Bell, Mackenzie,
1856-1930—Correspondence
Britton, John,
1771-1857—Correspondence
Clifford, William Kingdon,
1845-1879—Correspondence
Costello, Louisa Stuart,
1799-1870—Correspondence
Evans, Arthur John, Sir,
1851-1941—Correspondence
Evans, John, Sir,
1823-1908—Correspondence
Granger, James,
1723-1776—Correspondence
Leman, Thomas,
1751-1826—Correspondence
Marillier, Henry Currie,
1865-1951—Correspondence
Parker, John Henry,
1806-1884—Correspondence
Pepper, John Henry,
1821-1900—Correspondence
Price, Frederick George
Hilton, 1842-1909—Correspondence
Redgrave, Samuel,
1802-1876—Correspondence
Russell, George William,
1867-1935—Correspondence
Sainsbury, William Noel,
1825-1895—Correspondence
Ward, Thomas Humphrey,
1845-1926—Correspondence
Way, Albert,
1805-1874—Correspondence
Weatherby, Frederick
Edward, 1848- —Correspondence
Wedmore, Frederick, Sir,
1844-1921—Correspondence
Subjects - Topics
Authors—Great
Britain—Correspondence
Box 1, Folder 1
Appleton, Charles Edward Cutts Birch (1841-1879, editor of
The Academy),
1875,
1878
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Informs his correspondent that his papers on art traditions are
going to be published this year. He wants to “work out” this
subject and publish a book, for he thinks it is “likely to be
popular” (1875 Jan. 4) 2 p.
Writes to William Michael Rossetti from Naples, that he is
delighted by his trip to the “land of Pharaohs.” He is going to
Rome, and will soon see him to discuss the question of his letter (1878 May 14)
1 p.
Box 1, Folder 2
Arundell, Frances Vyvyan Jago (1780-1846, traveler,
author, antiquary),
1834
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Brockedon that Balley(?) will publish his book [about
his travels in Asia Minor], “and the printing has already
commenced.” His companion on the journey, a talented draftsman, refuses
to give him the sketches, so he must use his own. Indicates where they are,
“rolled up together,” asking him to retrieve and send them.
Encloses the list of the 12 ancient sites (post stamp Portland, 1834 Mar. 10) 4
p.
Box 1, Folder 3
Atkinson, Joseph Beavington (1822-1886, author and art
critic),
1864
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Sends the editor [of the
Art Journal?] his review of the new
watercolor exhibition. He asks that it be printed in large type, as before,
“otherwise all my labour and possible skill will barely escape
oblivion” (1864 Apr. 25). 2 p.
Asks William Michael Rossetti the favor of a ticket for the
“performance of the Cenci” (1886 Apr. 28). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 4
Bell, Mackenzie (1856-1930, writer),
1896
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes William Michael Rossetti that he is ready to hand him a
copy of his study about his sister, Christina Rossetti. Bell asks his
permission to include some reproductions of her portraits (1896 Aug. 29). 2
p.
Box 1, Folder 5
Blackett, H. (publisher),
1861
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
The London publisher H. Blackett informs William Hepworth Dixon
that two interesting volumes can be published from the Kimbolton [castle]
correspondence. His company is willing to pay 500 guineas for the right to
print them, and hopes that this proposal “will be satisfactory to His
Grace and yourself” (1861 Jan. 21). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 6
Britton, John (1771-1857, art historian),
1852,
1854-1855
Scope and Content Note
5 letters
Returns to unidentified publisher (?) the volume on Stothard, for
which he has had “the opportunity of recommending 3 copies.” He
asks for “an impression of Stothard's portrait” for his
Gallery of artists (1852 Feb. 1). 1 p.
Sends J. Hogarth the only copies he has left of his book
Fine arts of the English school,
“one with proofs and etchings,” indicating the price (1852 June
9). 1 p.
Writes to Roberts (R.A.) that he will not visit Stanford this
summer. He encloses a copy of his book to be forwarded to the Baroness, to give
her “some idea of the manner and style in which I should endeavour to
write a history of Stanford” (1852 July 31). 2 p.
Thanks R. Cooke for a “gratifying proof” of his dear
friend Crabbe,. He will send “some trifling memorial” of his
friendship (1854 May 27). 1 p.
Sends Mr. Morley a bill paid on June 15 1854 (1855 Apr. 14). 1
p.
Box 1, Folder 7
Christmas, Henry (1811-1868, author),
1861
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Explains to an unidentified correspondent that his opinion about
which engraver made the half pennies of Queen Anne was based on the chronology
of the Pingo family, their position at the mint and of other engravers working
there (1861 Apr. 10). On letterhead of the
Literary Gazette. 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 8
Clifford, William Kingdon (1845-1879, mathematician,
philosopher, writer and lecturer on popular science),
undated
Scope and Content Note
1 item
Manuscript page with some editing analyzes the relation between
sensation of sight, perception and conception, presumably in preparation for
one of Clifford's popular lectures, like those posthumously published in
Seeing and thinking (unsigned). 1
p.
Box 1, Folder 9
Costello, Dudley (1803-1865, writer, artist),
1856-1857,
undated
Scope and Content Note
3 letters
Writes to (indecipherable), presumably an editor of
Athenaeum, where he has written the
art notices in 1853-1854. He asks him for a reference, because he needs to
apply “for the continued office of Secretary to the Photographic Society
and editor of the
Photographic journal, now offered
for competition by advertisment” (1856 Jan. 18). 2 p.
Complains to the editor of
Athenaeum about some objections made
to the spelling of words in the first line of “Malbrouk,”
explaining in detail that they are absolutely correct [1857]. 2 p.
Sends payment for a two-year subscription to a review from which
he thinks he did not received all the issues in the past (undated). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 10
Costello, Louisa Stuart (1799-1870, writer),
1838-1869,
undated
Scope and Content Note
6 letters
Writes to Frazer, the editor of her book
Persian poets, that she is returning
the proofs of the first series, and asks to be paid for the delivered part
(1838 Oct. 1). 2 p.
Thanks a critic for the “very kind and indulgent”
review of her new book [
A summer among the bocages and the
vines
]. He had already done that for her
Early poetry of France, with his
“learned and obligingly review some time ago” (1840 Aug. 1). 3
p.
Writes a friendly, gossipy letter, presumably to an editor at the
Athenaeum, suggesting some book
reviews she could write besides the one she is currently working on. She will
send her “serious pages to Wellington” (1842? July 17). 4 p.
Writes to Mrs. Reid that she is pleased she liked her
Lay of the stork, since “the
world is now occupied with a poetical work so opposite in style by Mr.
Browning,” whose poem [
The ring and the book] is “a
strange and I think dangerous composition - but very popular!” [ca.
1869]. 3 p.
Sends Mrs. Reid one pound for a charity fund [ca. 1869]. 1 p.
Notifies Isabella Hall that she is going to London for one week,
and advises her not to sit more than two hours doing miniature painting;
“longer than three, one never does anything well” (undated). 3
p.
Box 1, Folder 11
Cutts, Edward Lewes (1824-1901, author),
1875
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes S.C. Hall that his papers to be published in the
Art Journal have been in their hands
for more than a year. If they cannot be published in two years, he would like
to make other arrangements (1875 Jan. 4). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 12
Dale, A. W. W. (Alfred William Winterslow), Sir
(1855-1926, author),
1898
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Thanks Reverend Samuel Pearson for his appreciation of his
father's biography, which has required “a long and laborious
effort” (1898 Nov. 27). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 13
Dallaway, James (1763-1834, author),
1831
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Acknowledges Mr. Smith's intention of presenting him with
his prints from the Burrell collection. Nevertheless, he thinks that they
should be given to some friend who would be glad to “have it in his
power to patronize the work” (1831 Feb. 14). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 14
Dalyell, John Graham, Sir (1775-1851, author),
1847
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to his advertising agent to place an ad asking for a
painter of miniatures, and to give the applicants his address (1847 May 18).
1p.
Box 1, Folder 15
Dasent, George Webbe, Sir (1817-1896, author,
Times editor),
1859
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Sends to an unidentified person a letter marked
“Private” regarding the charges made by Mr. Hamilton against the
Times, for publishing a letter he
considers libelous (1859 June 24). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 16
De Vere, Aubrey (1814-1902, poet and author),
undated
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to John Ruskin trying to fix a dinner date and place
convenient to both of them. He is ready to go to Ruskin's, “and I
shall hope to see some more of your beautiful drawings!” 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 17
Dobell, Sydney (1824-1874, poet and writer) after
1843
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Sends his friend John Hunter an enthusiastic letter of
recommendation for the painter Edwin Williams, who is on his way to Edinburgh.
He is “one of the few Englishmen who have raised portrait painting to
the region of high art.” 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 18
Du Maurier, George (1834-1896, illustrator, novelist),
1893
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Thanks Philip [Burne-Jones?] for telling “this old
scribe” about the pleasure he had reading his book,
Peter Ibbetson, which has also
pleased Philip's father. He agrees that a “very keen remembrance
of early youth is the most precious possession, and it increases in value with
age” (Hampstead, New Grove House (1893 Jan.10). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 19
Duncan (?) Robert (publisher),
1906
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Mr. Swain about the selection of portraits for a work to
be published. Among the names mentioned are 19th century editors of
Punch magazine, such as Douglas
Jerrold, Henry Mayhew, Mark Lemon, and Sir Francis Burnand (Dalchonzie, Comrie,
Pertshire, 1906 Aug. 11). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 20
Duppa, Richard (1770-1831, author, draftsman, engraver)
1825-1826,
undated
Scope and Content Note
5 letters
Sends Mr. Smith at the British Museum the date when the late H.
Edrige was elected to the Royal Academy (1825 Nov. 16). 2 p.
Sends to Mrs. Smith the answer he has not been able to give
earlier, writing for her a chronological list of the old calendars, from that
of an Egyptian monk, ca. 395 A.D., to the Gregorian (1826). 4 p.
Asks Mr. Phillips where he saw “the best works of
Cimabue,” and if those of Giotto he spoke about are in the Annunziata
church (undated). 1 p.
Sends a list of important works of art and old manuscripts to
someone who will be traveling to Italy to see in various cities (undated). 4
p.
Informs Thomas Phillips that the only copy of his work is
currently lent to a friend, but he will gladly lend it to him after it is
returned (undated). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 21
Evans, Arthur John, Sir (1851-1941, archaeologist, author)
1898,
1908
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Writes to Culton that he and the Museum have been “at such
a low financial ebb” that they could not send any money to the Egypt
Exploration fund (1898 Feb. 27). 2 p. On Ashmolean Museum letterhead.
Writes to Sir William B. Richmond that he prefers to “work
up results” before proceeding with further excavations in Crete. The
[Knossos] Palace is almost completely explored, and he would be very grateful
to anyone who gave £ 1000 to “conserve and cover over the Hall of
the Double Axes” (1908 Aug. 29). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 22
Evans, John, Sir (1823-1908, archaeologist, numismatist,
author),
1865-1886
Scope and Content Note
5 letters
Sends to the curator of Leeds Museum “specimens of worked
flints” from Perpigny-le-Grand he had written about in the
Birmingham Daily Gazette of Sept. 12
(1865 Oct. 12). 2 p.
Returns to Copeland two “sixpence of Elizabeth,”
with comments about their value (1873 Dec. 10). 2 p.
Writes to J. Roberts Brown about the lists of memorial rings with
a motto, and “the custom to present them at 17th [century] early
funerals” (1883 Oct. 11). 3 p.
Writes to Copeland that he will inquire if his son Arthur has
“time and inclination to catalogue the Soane Museum gems.” He
himself is not interested in “qualifying for Bedlam or Bridewell
… just at present.” (1866 Mar. 3). 3 p.
Informs Copeland whom he should contact for his membership in the
Society of Antiquaries. As he is its president, he cannot take ”an
active part” in the process, but will recommend him (1886 Apr. 14). 3
p.
Box 1, Folder 23
Friswell, James Hain (1825-1878, writer),
1868
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Asks Joseph Swain to help the young artist Edgar Porteous,
“who promises something”(1868 Jan. 18). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 24
Gough, Richard (1735-1809, author, antiquarian),
1807
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to his antiquarian friend Samuel Lysons introducing the
“very ingenious draughtsman Mr. Buckler,” who wishes to show him
some of his recent works. Gough is eager to see the second volume of his friend
(Enfield, 1807 May 27). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 25
Granger, James (1723-1776, biographer),
1770
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Comments on the suggestions received from an unidentified person
about his recent book,
Biographical history of England. He
explains the plan of the work, which includes a methodical catalog of engraved
portraits. He also discusses the suggestion of Dr. Andrew Coltee Ducarel to
publish a “list of portraits not engraved” (Shiplake, 1770 Apr.
3). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 26
Greenwell, William (1820-1918, archaeologist),
1871
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to an unidentified correspondent details about some old
skeletons found in sepulchral mounds, explaining various details which include
signs of cannibalism. More questions will be answered when the full account of
his research is published (Durham, 1871 Aug. 14). 6 p.
Box 1, Folder 27
Hare, Augustus John Cuthbert (1834-1903. author),
1869-1899,
undated
Scope and Content Note
10 letters
Informs Lyte that they are so glad to have him as a guest, that he
will postpone his trip to Hurstmonceaux, and lists other persons who will come
around the same time (Holmhurst, Hastings, 1869 Aug.1). 2 p.
Writes to Miss Kuper(?) that he is distressed to hear about her
mother's “sad trial.” He is very sick with “the
most violent winter coughs” (Holmhurst, 1878 Feb 15). 3 p.
Expresses to Mrs. Leslie his regrets for not being able to attend
her “little party” since he had offered to take care of his old
cousin, Lady Williamson (1875 June 28). 1 p.
Thanks Sir Thomas for the “kind interest he has taken in
the case of poor young Henry Holden,” who is grateful for the
“smallest word of hope or encouragement” (Holmhurst, 1878 Aug.
26). 2 p.
Thanks Miss Agnes Maxwell Lyte for her invitation, but he has
dinner engagements until he reaches London, and is also expecting guests next
day (Holmhurst, 1891 Apr. 8). 6 p. and envelope.
Accepts Mr. Stephens invitation to dinner (1893 Mar. 6). 1 p.
Looking forward to Friday's tea with Jimmy (1893 Apr. 22) 1
p.
Informs Lyte about his trip in Normandie, listing about 40 towns,
and recommending Mt. Saint Michel and Landebec “really worth for an
artist to go.” The Hotel de la Marine is “deliciously
comfortable, the Seine exquisite,” and the place easily reached from
Dieppe (1894 June 30). 4 p.
Answers an old acquaintance of his family that he has not yet seen
the book he had mentioned - presumably by his uncle, the archdeacon Julius
Charles Hare. He remembers the cedar tree on his uncle's lawn at his
rectory in Hurstmonceaux, and mentions several persons who have letters from
him (Holmhurst, St. Leonard's on Sea, 1899 Jan. 21). 4 p.
Note penciled in the absence of his friend, Edward Clifford,
containing his “impertinent impressions,” presumably after seeing
a portrait paintings exhibition. They are numbered 1 to 14. No. 3: “Lady
Pembroke - splendid - a glorious picture - the best possible phase of
her.” No. 8: “Wilfred Ashley - “what a hideous dress and
ugly posture. I can't bear this picture.” No. 10 - “Lady
Gladys - not her - wants the grand self-contained expression - too like a Sibyl
waiting inspiration which has not come.” (undated), 3 p. Signed.
Box 1, Folder 28
Heath, Francis George (1843-1913, botanist,
author
Scope and Content Note
Writes to an unidentified woman about the fern sample she has sent
him, and indicates the illustration of that variety in his book,
Fern world (1877 Aug. 17). 3p.
Apologizes to the same person for the delay of his answer, but he
has just returned from a “tour on the Continent” (1877 Oct. 13).
3 p.
Box 1, Folder 29
Hoblyn, Richard Dennis (1803-1886, educational writer),
1829
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to his niece, Mrs. West, who has sent him a copy of a medal
of Ceres. The plough on the reverse, he says, is the Grecian one of Hesiod,
while the one represented in his own sketch is the Roman plough of Virgil. He
would like to see other details (1829 Oct. 20). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 30
Hofland, Barbara (1770-1844, writer),
1844
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Sir Martin [Shee?], “to entreat an
admission” for three friends of hers who want to visit the
“magnificent” picture collection of Lord Frances Egerton. She
mentions that one of them, Mr. Young, “has himself a fine collection of
paintings” (Richmond, 1844, June 7). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 31
Hope, William Henry St. John, Sir (1854-1919, author of
heraldry texts) 1899,
1914
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Writes to D. Gessopp suggesting a few books he could send him. He
also advises him that he must make very clear that “the rood loft of a
parish church was not identical with the
pulpitum of a cathedral… .and
was merely a music gallery on festivals, and that the Epistle and Gospel were
not read from it” (1899 June 26). 3 p.
Sends a thank you note to Jones (?) for his congratulations,
adding that “the matter seems to have given much satisfaction to
many
friends.” (1914 July 28). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 32
Hornsey, J. (draftsman and educational author),
1798
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to W. Serwell that he is a “constant reader of your
magazine,” and would gladly offer several “most
picturesque” drawings if Serwell published a favorable description of
his recently issued English grammar. In postscript he lists the
Copperplate
magazine issues that include some of his drawings (Scarbrough, 1798 June 7). 1
p.
Box 1, Folder 33
Humphreys, Henry Noël (1810-1879, artist and
polymath author) 1855,
undated
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Writes to his friend “Great Rex,” whose recent book
seems to be his “reminiscences of a marine officer.” Humphreys
has taken a short tour with young Noël, who was “much pleased
… with the collegiate architecture of Oxford” (1855 Oct. 2). 4
p.
Writes to his printer about the “plates of coiled
flowers,” adding that when “certain blocks are slightly modified
… they will sell the book.” He explains the changes to be made to
the “tones of colour,” and the use of “neutral
tint.” On the last page, the author gives a sample for the plate bearing
the names of the flowers (undated). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 34
Hyndman, Henry Mayers (1842-1921, politician and author),
1896
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Informs Miss Laurence that the death of William Morris
“upset us a great deal and we shall not be in tonight. We knew him very
intimately” (1896 Oct. 8). Postcard.
Box 1, Folder 35
Ingram, John Henry (1842-1916, author),
1883
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Asks William Michael Rossetti if he would “kindly
come” to the annual dinner of the Whitefriars club. In postscript he
adds that Mrs. Rossetti may “inspect the remainder (subject to
alterations) of the Memoir shortly; it is with Madox Brown” (1883 Jan.
23). 2.p.
Box 1, Folder 36
Ireland, John (d. 1808, author),
1790-1791
Scope and Content Note
2 receipts
Ireland wrote two almost identical receipts on both sides of one
paper, acknowledging payments received “from Mr. Nicol for business done
in 1790 [and respectively 1791] for Mssrs Boydell.” 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 37
Knight, Henry Gally (1786-1846, author),
1841
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Asks his editor to send him another copy of the last pages of the
new edition of his
Architectural tour in Normandy
proof, because he has burned them by error along with the old copy, and needs
to edit them (1841 June 7). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 38
Leman, Thomas (1751-1826, antiquary, author),
1822
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Sends to John Trevelyan the promised syllabus - a lapidary
description of the architectural shape and elements of Great Britain's
churches of Saxon, Norman and Gothic periods, from the 7th to the beginning of
the 16th century (1822, Apr. 1). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 39
Loftie, William John (1839-1911, author),
1877-1903
Scope and Content Note
7 letters
Informs a publisher that he is editing “a selection of the
remains” of his late friend, Godfrey Faussett' writings for
“limited publication.” He wants to print a poem translated by
Faussett into Latin, along with its English original (1877 Oct. 15). 1 p.
Writes to Mr. Moor that, given the growing demands, the
Faussett's
Memorial
should be reprinted, and
suggests financing solutions (1878 June 18). 3 p. A J. Parker and Co. card
announcing the delivery of the
Memorial is pasted on the
letter.
Thanks Miss Bradley for remembering his wish to call on her before
his departure for Australia (1885 Jan. 26). 1 p.
Thanks Richard C. Jackson for suggesting that the Queen's
copy of Service book he owns should be reproduced in Loftie's book. As
his work is already in the process of being printed, the art department would
not agree to engrave it (1902 June 3). 2 p.
R.C. Jackson's answer is copied and signed by him on the
back of Loftie's letter of June 3. He insists on the “immense
interest to everyone” of such a reproduction, which would make
Loftie's book even more beautiful (1902 June 3). 2 p.
Loftie sends Jackson a short answer, referring him to his former
letter (1902 June 1?). Envelope postmarked 1902 June 6. Derogatory comments of
Jackson (signed) on the bottom of page. 1 p.
Thanks Miss Simeon who sent him a bookplate. He sends her one of
his own, engraved for an ancestor, William Loftie of Kent, in 1725 (1903 July
14). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 40
Marillier, Henry Currie (1865-1951, author),
1899,
1905
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Thanks W. M. Rossetti for the pictures. They will be photographed
and returned to him when he gets back from Scotland (1899 Apr. 21). 1 p.
Thanks a correspondent who has pointed out a few mistakes in his
Rossetti monograph (1905 May 14). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 41
Marston, Westland (1819-1890, poet and playwright),
1878
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Thanks Ford Maddox Brown for his invitation, which with much
regret he was obliged to forego because he is still suffering “from an
affection of the head.” He hopes that his friend will find time in his
busy schedule for “the pleasure of an occasional chat.” (1878
Jan. 6). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 42
Martin, Theodore, Sir (1816-1909, author, translator ),
1896
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Barton about “the Leonardo hand published by old
Dominic Colnaghi,” from whom he bought a copy, and who had told him that
“he had scarcely sold any copies! So much for British taste”
(1896 Sept. 25). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 43
Mitford, Bertram (1855-1914, writer)
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Informs Northern Figaro that he has asked a company to send them a
copy of his “Expiation of Wynne Palliser” for review. At their
request, he sends a biographical note, and a portrait taken by Cassell and Co.
for their Artists and Authors Portrait Gallery. He asks for a copy of the issue
in which they published information about him and his work, giving his
“standing address” in London (1896 Sept. 6). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 44
Munby, Arthur, J. (1828-1910, poet and civil servant),
1896
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Sends Sir Theodore Martin an encomiastic analysis of his
translation of the Aeneid, which he is savoring slowly, with the original at
hand. He will spend Christmas at his brother's rectory in a village rich
in splendid tombs, old customs and carols from Elizabeth's days (1896
Dec. 24). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 45
Nelson, Edward Miles (1851-1938, author of mathematical
tables),
1907
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Wm.? Cooper, discussing the calculations found in a book
about the Zimbabwe ruins of an ancient temple (1907 Feb 3). 8 p.
Box 1, Folder 46
Newman, Edward (1801-1876, naturalist, author),
1869,
1874
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Answers S. R. Tellusternhagh (?), discussing the main
characteristics of a specimen he had sent him and concluding that his
correspondent's cooperation will be highly appreciated (1869 Dec. 23). 2
p.
Thanks a friend for the invitation but he must pay a belated visit
to his brothers. He explains the need to change the name of several species
(1874 June 4). 2 p. Illustrated with comical sketches in ink.
Box 1, Folder 47
Oliver, Basil (b.1882, author on architecture),
1921-1922,
undated
Scope and Content Note
10 letters
Ten letters received in 1921-1922: nine are answers from persons
he had invited to give a lecture or participate in discussions organized at the
Art-Workers Guild. One is from the American architect Thomas Hastings, who is
very interested in Oliver's activity for the protection of ancient
monuments (undated). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 48
Palliser, Fanny [Mrs. Bury Palliser] (1805-1878, author on
minor arts),
undated
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Mr. Hall that the Museum “swarms with models for
industrial art,” and she is “very willing to enter into any
arrangement” if he deems her competent (undated). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 49
Parker, John Henry (1806-1884, author on architecture),
1841
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Asks J.G. Nicholson (presumably his editor) to send him an
expensive Index not included in the London catalogue (whose advertising has
been included with the letter). He describes his travels for collecting fresh
materials to be used in the 4th edition of the
Glossary of architecture. Asks if
the
Gentleman's magazine has
published a notice about his Companion to the glossary (1841 Sept. 18). 2
p.
Box 1, Folder 50
Pepper, John Henry (1821-1900, popular science
author/lecturer),
1863,
1864
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Writes to an unidentified person that he would be happy to
lecture, indicating the price and conditions. Recommends three lectures on
chemistry, under the title “Ancient fiery ordeal” on the handling
of red hot metals (1863 July 9). 2 p. on letterhead of Polytechnic
Institution.
Letter written on behalf of J.H. Pepper to an unidentified person,
asking permission to lend to Mr. Rogs(?), godson of the late Earl Cornwallis,
the beautiful pictures he had lent to him (1864 Jan. 22). 1 p. on Royal
Polytechnic Institution letterhead.
Box 1, Folder 51
Pidgeon, Henry (editor?),
1848
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Informs John Gough Nichols that he mentioned to Joseph Morris
“the matter relative to Colonel Jones the Regicide,” and he said
that he can “justify the accuracy of what he had written from
documentary evidence.” Pidgeon will take care that Nichols shall have
the Memoirs of the late Earl of Powis “in good time for the next
Magazine” (Shrewsbury, 1848 Feb. 28). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 52
Price, Frederick George Hilton (1842-1909, archaeologist),
1887,
1889
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Informs G.H. Haydon that he will be in town for several weeks, and
would be pleased to see him again (London, 1887 Oct. 19). 1 p.
Answers a letter of G. H. Haydon, who has seemingly discovered a
Roman villa, teaching him how to dig around the walls without causing any
damage, and how to investigate afterwards the interior. He will gladly answer
further questions, since he has “some experience in Roman
villas,” and still has “much to do with it” (Chester, 1889
Oct. 13). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 53
Quilter, Harry (1851-1907, author),
1902
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Reproaches the editor of the
Star magazine for the “nasty
and uncalled-for criticisms about his recent book
What's what (1902 Feb. 18). 2
p.
Box 1, Folder 54
Radford, Ernest, fl. 1883-1908, author, literary editor of
The Artist),
1883
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Thanks William Michael Rossetti for the list of photographs of his
brother's paintings. For now he needs only “The beloved,”
and includes a check. But he asks for the privilege of seeing them “all
together in your house.” Sends his paper about “Dante's
dream” picture (1883 July 2). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 55
Rawlinson, Henry Creswicke, Sir (1810-1895, author),
1884,
undated
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Answers A. Hale that he cannot suggest any author who wrote about
Ptolemy's figures related to the geography of Western Europe. He has
published himself about Ptolemy's maps in the
Journal of the Geographical Society,
vol. 10 (1884 Jan. 7). 2 p.
Sends regrets that he was not informed sooner about a funeral, in
order to make arrangements to attend it (undated). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 56
Redgrave, Samuel (1802-1876, author of art catalogs and
dictionaries) 1865,
1873
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Thanks Mrs. Richard Barnett for offering some miniatures by Burch
for an exhibit, but the catalog is already in print (1865 May 16). 2 p. Blind
stamp of Council of Education. Kensington Museum.
Asks Mrs. R. Barnett if she could supply any information about
Edward Burch to add to “the very meager account we have on him”
(1873 Feb. 25). On letterhead announcing the
Dictionary of Artists in print. 2
p.
Box 1, Folder 57
Ritchie, Anne Thackeray (1837-1919, writer),
undated
Scope and Content Note
1 item
Illustrated letter: on upper half of the page, a father in an
armchair holds a little girl on his knee, and a young boy stands next to them.
Below the drawing are five lines in large handwriting, which start with
“My dear Cha,” and continue in a nursery rhyme style (undated). 1
p., unsigned. Note penciled on top, signed (?) LE : Thackeray Anne to Charles
Ritchie.
Box 1, Folder 58
Russell, George William (1867-1935, Irish poet, lecturer,
editor)
1909,
1911,
undated
Scope and Content Note
5 letters
Writes to an old friend that his preferred poets were inspired by
the love of freedom: Tennyson (a “Poet of Revolt”), Wordsworth,
Kingsley's Alton Locke, and Arthur Hugh Clough, from whose poem
“The new Sinai” he transcribes five verses (1909 Aug. 27). 8
p.
Thanks a correspondent for the Committee invitation, but he cannot
accept it because of his engagements (1911, Dec. 1). 1 p.
Thanks an archdeacon for his congratulations. He is honored by the
request of a lecture about “The English Church from 1750 to 1800”
(undated). 3 p.
Informs a correspondent that he cannot accept a lecture invitation
because he has “a permanent literary engagement,” which keeps him
in London (undated). 3 p.
Thanks Dr. Gowers for his suggestive title, and he will
“gird up” his mind “for a struggle with some really hard
thinking” (undated). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 59
Sainsbury, William Noël (1825-1895, editor)
1857,
1858
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Sends William Hookham Carpenter a prospectus of his work on Rubens
about which they had some conversations, and which is now “in
printer's hands.” It includes Carpenter's translations of
letters copied from his Memoir to Van Dyck. He is also sending him a list of
subscription to the Rubens volume. Offers Carpenter the transcript of some
letters he has found regarding Van Dyck's visit to Antwerp in 1633 (1857
Feb. 27). 3 p.
W. H. Carpenter returns to Sainsbury the subscribers list in which
he has entered the Society of Lincoln's Inn for one copy of the Rubens
book (1858 March 15). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 60
Sayce, Archibald Henry (1845-1933, author, orientalist),
1898
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Miss Treely (?) at his return after a winter spent in
Egypt, which has been a “great success archaeologically, but
climatically abominable.” The Anthropological Institute expects an
extract, but it can't be published before they find out the name of the
place where a dozen large vases were found in some caves (1898 May 31). 4
p.
Box 1, Folder 61
Smith, Sidney (1771-1845, clergyman, writer and wit),
1837
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Sends his friend, Lord John Russell, a letter of humorous
allusions to a previous conversation (Berkley Square, 1837 June 30). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 62
Sowerby, George Brettingham I (1788-1854, author of
seashells illustrated rare books),
1842,
undated
Scope and Content Note
2 letters
Informs L. Reeve that the paper for Carniaria and Clausilia was
sent to the printer, but he should order more reams of paper for the 30 plates
recently ordered (1842 Apr. 13). 1 p.
Sends his aunt “an old performance newly done up,”
but he intends to draw for her something new, worthy of her acceptance. He will
soon come to see her scrapbook (undated). Written on the verso of a colored
drawing, signed. 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 63
Spiers, Richard Phené (1838-1916, author on
architecture),
undated
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Informs Mr. Holland that Mr. Jackson has written to him from
Constantinople that he had been “consulted about the condition of St.
Sophia, and was going to write a report on it.” Spiers asks to see the
account before being sent to Jackson” (undated). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 64
Stephen, Leslie, Sir (1832-1904, author),
1896
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Informs unspecified correspondents that, since they did not make
any arrangements for his lecture, he wants to cancel it (1896 Apr. 23,
Brighton). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 65
Thoms, William John (1803-1885, antiquarian, editor?),
1836
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Returns to J.W.(?) Kelly his “Grecian legend,”
because it is too long, and there is an “abundance of materials already
in store.” Thoms does not want to keep it for months before publication
(Kensington, 1836 Apr. 26). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 66
Wallis, Henry (1830-1916, artist and author),
1899
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Invites Stephens to dinner next week. Since he checks
booksellers' catalogues, maybe he has seen any new books on Etruscan
art, perhaps a French one? Has he seen Villani's Chronicles in Italian
lately? (Upper Norwood, 1899 June 30). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 67
Ward, Thomas Humphrey (1845-1926, author, editor),
1886,
1894,
undated
Scope and Content Note
7 letters
Sample of a standard request (no addressee name) for a
“short account of your life” sent to persons of interest to be
inserted in the new edition of his dictionary
Men of the Time (1886 Nov. 5). 1
p.
Informs W. Rossiter that he cannot lend his Cuyp and Vermeer
paintings to the South London Art Gallery this year (1894 Jan. 10). 1 p.
Writes a “dear old friend” that he should come to
visit and tell all about the news of his happiness. Sends warmest
congratulations (undated). 3 p.
Sends an associate the proof of the Dyer biography, asking him to
add the place of birth and death as well as other facts of his life (undated) 1
p.
Two short notes carry instructions to his typists (undated) 2
p.
Short note asking for a Royal Academy ticket (undated) 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 68
Way, Albert (1805-1874, archaeologist, author),
1844-1867,
undated
Scope and Content Note
6 letters
Informs an unidentified correspondent about the terms and
conditions under which anyone may participate in the British Archaeological
Association goal to “gain knowledge” of all the
“antiquities of our country,” to have them described, and
protected if necessary. He also mentions the
Archaeological journal, and includes
a circular of their incoming congress (1844 Aug. 15). On letterhead of British
Archaeological Association. 4 p.
Writes R. Easton that Lady Olivia Sparrow wishes to have engraved
her miniature portrait painted by him, and asks him to help choosing the most
appropriate engraver, who should inform Lady Olivia about his price (1851 Dec.
22). 3 p.
Answers an unidentified artist that the price asked for engraving
the portrait of Lady Olivia Sparrow “is a far larger expense than she
would be willing to incur” (Jan. 1862). 1 p.
Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Blackmore for their invitation, so important
for the “progress of the archaeological investigation in this
country.” He regretfully could not accept it because he was at that time
in Zurich with his friend Dr. Keller (1867 Sep. 14). 2 p.
Writes W. Cunnington that he has read in the
Times his statement of a recent exploration at
Silbury. He would like it to be presented by Mr. Scarth at their next meeting
on Dec. 7, without interfering with what he may “propose to do in the
Wiltshire magazine.” The subject should invite
attention to an “object that our Society formerly did their best
endeavor to investigate” (1867 Nov. 8). On letterhead of Archaeological
Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 3 p.
Writes to an unidentified person about some illustrations which,
for 1250 impressions, would require a lot of money (undated). On letterhead of
Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 69
Weatherby, Frederick Edward (b.1848, poet),
1904
Scope and Content Note
2 items
Sends to Francis R. Shon? a short letter with some “words
which may be familiar to you.” On a separate letterhead page with an
Oxford address is pasted a small ink drawing by J. Pettie, R.A. Inscription
above: “Hunted down, by F.E. Weatherby after the picture by J.
Pettie,” and below:“Royal Academy 77.” On verso a 33-line
poem, “Hunted down,” signed Frederick E. Weatherby (1904 Nov.
17). 4p.
Box 1, Folder 70
Wedmore, Frederick, Sir (1844-1921, art critic and
writer),
1893-1894,
1915
Scope and Content Note
7 items
Accepts John Lane's conditions for the publication of his
Pastorals of France, and
Renunciations
(1893 Mar. 24). 1 p.
Thanks J. Lane for his help in “every particular,“
even if Watson can “actually appear as the driver” (ca. 1893). 2
p.
Invites Mr. Lane to dinner at his place (ca. 1893). 1 p.
More thanks to Lane for the results: “the book is
creditable to every one concerned in it. Admirable!” (1894 Oct. 11).
Postcard.
Hopes that Lane will forward to William Watson a copy of his book.
He himself has bought and read Watson's
Odes with “great satisfaction.”
Congratulates Lane for the good taste of every detail (1894 Dec. 7). 1 p.
Reminds Lane about their talk at Brighton, and adds that the
author of the five pieces he asked about was not Harding, but a good French
lithographer (1915 Mar. 14). 1 p.
On a small envelope there are a few layout notes in
Wedmore's hand.
Box 1, Folder 71
Westmacott, Charles Molloy (1787/88-1868, author),
undated
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Answers the letter of an unidentified person, clarifying a
misunderstanding generated by Mr. Vance, and which will be “easily
arranged” by his solicitors “to the satisfaction of all
parties” (undated). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 72
Wheatley, W. (archaeologist),
1828
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Reverend Arnold Latcham that comparing W.
Hawkings' sketch of Amphipolis with his own, he found nothing to add to
it. He has been lately engaged with the geography of the Peloponnesus
peninsula, “with a view to the narrative of Thucydides as well as the
description of Pausanias” (1828 Feb. 20). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 73
Willis, Robert (1800-1875, author, inventor, etc.),
1845
Scope and Content Note
1 letter
Writes to Cocherell about the “most admirable
subject” he has chosen for his paper, and advises him that “the
brut materials would be found in the buildings themselves.” Willis hopes
that he has received the copy of his
Architectural history of Canterbury cathedral.
(Cambridge, 1845 Aug. 23). 4 p.
