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LevelSub-Series
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)HM/1182-1191
TitleAutograph letters, to and from John Murray
Extent10 items
Date1847-1848
DescriptionConcerns the publication of Martineau's ['Eastern Life Past and Present']. Murray agreed in 1847 to publish Martineau's book, but later on reading the content, declined to publish. In letters dated February 1848, he explains his reasons and returns the manuscript to Martineau.
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