Record

LevelSub-Series
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)HM/189-241
TitleCorrespondence with Dr John Chapman of the 'Westminster Review'
Extent54 items
Date1858-1859
DescriptionLetters in this section are mainly between John Chapman and Harriet Martineau. They discuss issues relating to the 'Westminster Review'; articles for publication; financial matters, including payment of the mortgage of the Review; factory issues; and Martineau's autobiography.

For additional letters discussing Chapman's financial issues, see HM/251-271 and HM/385-404.
Access StatusOpen
Administrative HistoryJohn Chapman 1821-1894 was a British physician, author, publisher and bookseller, based in London. He had medical training at St George's Hospital, London, and was the owner of the 'Westminster Review', which published widely on radical new ideas of the day.
Related MaterialSee also HMM/C/1

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