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referencedIn COTTON LIBRARY PAPERS: materials of Sir Frederic Madden, Keeper of Manuscripts 1837-1866, relative to his restoration of the manuscripts forming the Cotton Library after their damage by fire at Ashburnham House in 1731; 1837-1866. Partly printed. Inc..., 1837-1866 British Library
referencedIn SELECTED Correspondence of Sir Frederic Madden, K.H., Keeper of the Manuscripts in the British Museum 1837-1866; 1823-1870. Madden at first worked under Henry Petrie as a transcriber for the Record Commission, afterwards, in 1826-1827, he was employe..., 1823-1870 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS; 1701-1963, n.d. Paper; ff. 103. British Library arrangement. A. Letter from Jan Garrigue Masaryk in London to Group-Captain Malcolm Grahame Christie, recording the former's perceptions of Conrad Henlein, the Sudeten ..., 1701-1963 British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 19 Miscellanea (ff. 22).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Prin..., 1813-1849 British Library
referencedIn PREFACE TO THE HARLEIAN CATALOGUE: preface in manuscript to A Catalogue of the Harleian Collection of Manuscripts (1759-[1763]); 1759. Copy apparently taken from the proofs, with gaps for the insertion of footnotes at points where the printed pages e..., 1759 British Library
referencedIn 42181. MISCELLANE0US LETTERS AND PAPERS., 1260-1930 British Library
creatorOf TESTIMONIALS in support of the application of William Palmer, a former owner of The Notebook of William Blake, for the post of Attendant in the British Museum, etc.; 1837, 1944. Presented by the Director's Office of the British Museum and by Mrs F. H..., 1837-1944 British Library
referencedIn MCCRIMMON COLLECTION. Vol. II (ff. iv+107). Letters, etc., of Lords Chancellors and Speakers of the House of Commons; 1669?-1929, n.d. English and French. Includes correspondence for some Chancellors and Speakers from the period before the British Mu..., 1668-1929 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXVI (ff. 265). Folio size, Vol. i. 1871-1903.includes:ff. 2-21, 136-140 Army; England: Papers rel. to organisation: [1871?]-1892.: Partly printed.f. 22 Dunfermline, Fifeshire: Resolutions of Town Council rel. to Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman: ..., 1871-1903 British Library
referencedIn SWINEY Lectures on Geology, delivered by the lecturers appointed by the Trustees of the British Museum, under Dr. George Swiney's bequest; viz.:-, 1848-1880 British Library
referencedIn LORD MACMILLAN PAPERS. Vol. I (ff. 205). Correspondence and papers of Lord Macmillan as a Trustee of the British Museum; 1937-1949. Contents: 1. ff. 1-16. Papers relating to copyright; 1938. 2. ff. 17-112. Papers relating to damage to the sculptures ..., 1937-1949 British Library
referencedIn Sir Marc Aurel Stein papers., 1918-1926 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CLXXXI (ff. 352). 1821-1823.George IV of England: Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1820-1827.includes:ff. 1-7 b London, England: Papers rel. to erection of new Post Office: 1814-1821. ff. 1-7b Post Office: Papers rel. to..., 1821-1823 British Library
referencedIn Vol. V (ff. 128). Miscellaneous papers of Thomas Birch, including literary memoranda, summonses to meetings, lists of books, receipts for literary work, printing estimates, binding bills, etc.; 1637-1765. Latin, French, English and German.includes:f...., 1637-1765 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS autograph letters, etc. (acquired at various times in 1873-1876)., 16th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn BAUZÁ COLLECTION CATALOGUES. Vol. II. Catalogue by John Holmes of the maps and plans in the collection (now Add. 17641-17676); circa 1854. These descriptions, arranged according to area, were published, apparently unaltered, in Catalogue of the Manus..., approximately 1854 British Library
referencedIn Vol. I (ff. 55). Correspondence of Adm. Collingwood with successive First Lords of the Admiralty:-1. Ten letters to Collingwood from [Charles Middleton, 1st Baron] Barham, 1st Lord of the Admiralty, 6 Nov. 1805-1 Mar. 1806. All, save the two on ff...., 1805-1808 British Library
creatorOf BRITISH MUSEUM RECORDS. Vol. I. Documents concerning 'The Museum Endowment Fund' of the Bristol Museum and Library; 1861-1894. Paper and vellum; ff. 9. Various sizes. Contents: 1. ff. 1-2. Copy of Court Roll of the manor of Whitchurch, co. Salop, adm..., 1861-1894 British Library
referencedIn MCCRIMMON COLLECTION. Vol. I (ff. ii+109). Letters, etc., of Archbishops of Canterbury and Bishops of London; 1638-1900, n.d. Includes material for some Archbishops and Bishops from the period before the British Museum was founded. Arranged chronolog..., 1638-1947 British Library
referencedIn CATALOGUE of the library of Thomas Birch, D.D., Secretary of the Royal Society, bequeathed by him at his death (9 Jan. 1766) to the British Museum. The entries are arranged under various heads, a list of which is given at the beginning (ff. 1-5). Thi..., approximately 1765 British Library
referencedIn Vol. IX A (ff. i+28).includes:ff. i, 1-28v British Museum: William Archer, drama critic and author: List of playbills (1767-1858) in the British Museum, including notes on the performers by William Archer: 1889. British Library
referencedIn ROUGH index to the preceding "Museum Pocket-books," by Joseph Hunter. Paper; circa 1850. Quarto.British Museum: Genealogical notes from MSS., with Index, by J. Hunter: 1821, 1828-1850., approximately 1850 British Library
referencedIn NOTES and sketches of arms found in manuscripts in the British Museum, the Bodleian Library, the Fitzwilliam Museum at Cambridge, the National Library at Paris, etc.; by John Holmes, F.S.A. In four volumes. Vol. I., contains French coats; Vol. II. It..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 13, Collection index (ff. 67).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, a..., 1813-1849 British Library
referencedIn DRAWINGS and rubbings of E-yptian antiquities, now in the British Museum and other public collections, by J. Burton. Paper; xixth cent. Folio.British Museum: Drawings and rubbings of Egyptian antiquities: 19th cent., 19th century British Library
referencedIn "MUSEUM Pocket-book A;" containing pedigrees and genealogical notes extracted by Joseph Hunter from MSS. in the British Museum. Paper; 1821. Oblate Octavo.British Museum: Genealogical notes from MSS., with Index, by J. Hunter: 1821, 1828-1850., 1821 British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 11 (ff. 34). 1843-1849.British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Princ..., 1843-1849 British Library
referencedIn BLAKENEY COLLECTION. Vol. LVI (ff. 220). 1. ff. 1-117. Correspondence and newspaper cuttings relating to the India Office Library; 1946-1965. Partly typewritten and printed. 2. ff. 118-191. Selected correspondence relating to the acquisition of Add. ..., 1946-1974 British Library
referencedIn Vol. I.Army; England: Correspondence of Col. C. C. Dansey, R.A., and other members of his family: 1769-1 854.includes:ff. 2-140b passim Catherine Dansey, née Malet; wife of Lieutenant -Colonel W Dansey: Correspondence of: 1769-1815.ff. 3, 6, 9 Ge... British Library
referencedIn (ff. iii+102+2*). 7 April 1823 -12 Feb. 1825.London; Secular Institutions. Theatres: Records by the Baron de Waldeck of visits to London theatres, the opera, etc.,: 1821-1825: Fr.British Museum: Visits to, recorded: 1821-1825: Fr.Colnaghi and Co: Re... British Library
referencedIn 40166. MISCELLANEOUS FRAGMENTS, LETTERS AND PAPERS., 1100-1902 British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 17 Miscellanea (ff. 71).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Prin..., 1813-1849 British Library
referencedIn BRITISH MUSEUM DIARIES AND REGISTERS. Registers of admissions to the British Museum Reading Room and official diaries of three officers of the Museum; 1759-1795. On this period see A. J. K. Esdaile, The British Museum Library, 1946, pp. 41-47. The na..., 1759-1795 British Library
referencedIn Vol. ccxviil. (ff. 501). General Correspondence 1-24 Mar. 1760.George II of England: Correspondence of the Duke of Newcastle, Sec. of State, etc.: 1727 -1760.: Home and Diplomatic.includes:ff. 3, 31, 86, 491 Richard Rigby, MP: Correspondence with th... British Library
referencedIn MAURICE PAPERS: correspondence and papers of the Rev. Thomas Maurice, Assistant Keeper of Manuscripts at the British Museum; 1778-1823, n.d. , 1778-1823 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCLXXXV (ff.435). 20-30 Apr. 1845.includes:f. 1 James Carley, Unitarian minister, of Antrim: Letter to Sir R. Peel: 1845.ff. 3, 5 John Fitzgibbon, 2nd Earl of Clare: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1812-1846.ff. 7-14 b, 315, 321 John Wil... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LXVI (ff. 407). Jan.-Sept. 1869.George Edmund Street, RA; architect: Letters to Sir A. H. Layard: 1868, 1869.includes:ff. 1, 3, 15, 200, 299, 321 Robert Lowe, Viscount Sherbrooke: Correspondence with Sir A. H. Layard: 1869. ff. 1-382 passim Lo... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LXI (ff. 195). 1822.includes:ff. 4-106b passim Count Karl Robert Nesselrode,; Russian statesman: Correspondence with Count C. A. Pozzo di Borgo: 1826-1834.: Fr.: Copies.f. 1 Comte Louis Joseph Alexis de Noailles,; French statesman: Correspon..., 1822 British Library
referencedIn Vol. III (ff. 226). P -Y.includes:f. 1 William Paley, Archdeacon of Carlisle: Letter to the Rev. A. Youle: 1795.f. 3 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston; Prime Minister: Letter to — Thomson: 1836.f. 4 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Pal... British Library
referencedIn DIBDIN PAPERS. Vol. VII (ff. 244). Manuscript drafts, etc.; 1873-[1941?], n.d.William Archer, drama critic and author: Drama ENGLISH: Miscellaneous papers, cuttings, playbills, photographs, etc., of or rel. to William Archer: [1873-1941]: Partly prin..., 1873-1941 British Library
referencedIn "Museum Pocket-books" of Joseph Hunter; containing notes, chiefly genealogical, from MSS. in the British Museum. Sixteen volumes. In Vol. II. f. 4, is a diary of J. Hunter, 21 Apr.-17 June, 1828. Paper; 1828-1848. Octavo., 1828-1848 British Library
creatorOf BRITISH MUSEUM RECORDS. Vol. II. Agreement between Sir Richard Westmacott and the Trustees of the British Museum for execution and fixing, etc., of the figures on the pediment of the facade of the British Museum; 18 Aug. 1848. Paper; ff. 3. 274 x 135... British Library
creatorOf VOCABULARIUS EX QUO: Latin-Middle High German dictionary, written by Henricus Zacharias, probably in Austria; 1448 (see colophon, f. 202v). Latin and German. An edition of the text is published in Vocabularius Ex quo, ed. B. Schnell, H.-J. Stahl, E. ..., 1448 British Library
referencedIn Vol. VI (ff. 407). Lacau-Myres.includes:ff. 1-9 Pierre Lacau, Egyptologist: Letters to W. E. Crum: 1908-1920.: Fr.ff. 10-12 Reverend Kirsopp Lake, biblical scholar: Letters to W. E. Crum: 1918-1927.: Typewritten. Signed.ff. 13-35 Hans Ostenfeld... British Library
referencedIn 'CATALOGUE OF THE PRINTED BOOKS OF REFERENCE BELONGING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MSS., 1841'. The original list falls into two parts, folio vols., and octavo and smaller, the books entered in alphabetical order in each part on the recto of the page only. ... British Library
referencedIn LIBRARY CATALOGUES. Vol. IX, pt.2. Miscellaneous notes, correspondence and cuttings, with engravings etc. taken from printed works; 1779-early 20th cent. Found loose with Add. 54178 A above. ff. 52. British Library arrangement.Printed Matter: Cutting..., 1779 British Library
creatorOf ROYAL MUSICAL ASSOCIATION PAPERS. Vol. xxxiii (ff. 303). Blume – Byard.includes:ff. 1-21 Dr Friedrich Blume, musicologist: Letters to Royal Musical Association: 1955-1959: Partly Germ: Partly signed.f. 22 F Bolton & Co. Ltd; London: Letter to Roy... British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS, viz.:-A. Letter from Maxim Litvinoff, Plenipotentiary for Great Britain of the Russian People's Commissary for Foreign Affairs, to the Director of the British Museum, accompanying the gift of a replica of the Commis..., 14th century-20th century British Library
referencedIn LETTERS TO WILLIAM RICHARD HAMILTON (b. 1777, d. 1859), diplomat and antiquary; 1853-1859. Partly French and Italian. Partly (ff. 142-182b) printed. Alphabetically arranged. Followed (ff. 131-141) by notes by, or relating to, Hamilton and his family...., 1853-1859 British Library
referencedIn Records of the Department of Manuscripts of the British Museum kept by Sir Frederic Madden, Keeper of Manuscripts; 1837-1866. Mostly autograph. For a copy of his personal diary, 1819-1873, now in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, with other personal pape..., 1837-1866 British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 14, Collection index (ff. 20).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, a..., 1813-1849 British Library
referencedIn Vol. LVI (ff. 433). Dec. 1857-Nov. 1860.Royal Institution; London: Lectures on art delivered at, by Sir A. H. Layard: 1859.includes:f. 1 Bhau Dájí, formerly Secretary of the Bombay Association: Letter to Sir A. H. Layard: 1857. ff. 1-173 passim, 35... British Library
creatorOf DEED OF GIFT by George II of the Royal Library to the British Museum; 6 Aug. 1757. Transferred from the Director's Office, British Museum. Great Seal. British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 3 (ff. 6). 1832.British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Principal Li..., 1832 British Library
referencedIn 'RECORDS RELATING To KENT': fair copies of pre-Conquest charters relating to Kent (ff. 2-20b), made for Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bart., of Surrenden-Dering, co. Kent, perhaps about 1630, by his amanuensis, Oliver Marshall, with marginal notes in Dering..., approximately 1630 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANE0US LETTERS AND PAPERS, viz.:-A. (1) Order by Charles II 'for the better regulateing the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners' (endorsement, f. 2b); 6 Apr. 1677. Copy. A précis, from S. P. Dom., Entry Books 40A, f. 196, is in State Papers Domestic..., 1195-1933 British Library
creatorOf E. Letters to Thomas William Bourne, Assistant in the Department of Printed Books of the British Museum; 1889-90. Bourne was employed as an Assistant to William Barclay Squire from 7 May 1888 until his resignation with effect from 20 May 1890. This..., 1889-1890 British Library
referencedIn MARX-LENIN PAPERS: correspondence, etc., concerning the use of the Reading Room at the British Museum by Karl Marx and Vladimir Ilich Lenin; 1873-1903. Partly typewritten. Transferred from the Director's Office of the British Museum in 1954 and incor..., 1873-1903 British Library
referencedIn Vol. VIII (ff. 299). Sethe-Swete.includes:ff. 1-23 Kurt Heinrich Sethe, Egyptologist: Letters to W. E. Crum: 1910-1934.: Germ.ff. 24-28 Christian Friedrich Seybold, orientalist: Letters to W. E. Crum: 1908.: Germ.ff. 29-47 Marcus H. Simaika, Pa... British Library
referencedIn HAMILTON AND GREVILLE PAPERS. Vol. II (ff. 294). Correspondence and papers of Sir W. Hamilton, C. F. Greville and R. F. Greville with miscellaneous accompts of the first two, 4 Jan. 1790 -4 Dec. 1808. Several letters from C[harles] I[gnatius] Latrobe... British Library
referencedIn Vol. IX B (ff. i+10).includes:ff. 1-4v British Museum: William Archer, drama critic and author: List by W. Archer of dramatic manuscripts in the British Museum: [1889?]. British Library
referencedIn REGISTERS, reports, and other papers of John Caley, Keeper of Records, relating to records and MSS. in the Chapter House, Westminster; the King's Remembrancer's, Augmentation, Town Clerk's, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, Offices; the Tower, Briti..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 15, Collection index (ff. 13).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, a..., 1813-1849 British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 18 Miscellanea (ff. 26).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Prin..., 1813-1849 British Library
referencedIn Vol. II, M-Z, followed (Vol. II, ff. 179-207b) by some correspondence relating to special cases; 1872-1879.British Museum: Applications, etc., for Reading Room tickets: 1872-1879.: Partly printed.includes:f. 1 Sir William MacCormac, Baronet; surgeon:..., 1872-1879 British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 9 (ff. 59). 1840-1841.British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Princi..., 1840-1841 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CXCIII (ff. 358). 1821-May 1828.Scotland General: Papers rel. to Lord Aberdeen's Scottish Entails Acts: 1824-1827.includes:ff. 1-289 passim George Ashburnham, Viscount St Asaph; 3rd Earl of Ashburnham: Letters to Lord Aberdeen: 1818-1830.f. 13... British Library
referencedIn Papers of Sudhindra Nath Ghose (1899-1965), Bengali novelist and art history lecturer, 1940-1965 British Library
creatorOf Correspondence and papers relating to later publications and events relating to Shaw, including royalties accruing to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, of which Reinhardt was a trustee, and to the British Museum through the provisions of Shaw’s will..., 1960-1993 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCCXXII (ff. 405). July-Dec., and undated, 1849.includes:ff. 1-14, 27, 40, 348, 359, 376 Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1842-1850.f. 15 King of Belgium: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1845-1850.f. 19 ..., 1849 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS antiquarian collection by Richard Gough, F.S.A., viz.:-1. Catalogue of articles relating to English topography in the Cottonian Library, arranged alphabetically in order of counties, f. 4. 2. "A transcript of ye late Professor [John] Wa..., 18th century British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANE0US Letters and Papers, viz.:-A. Letter from Alexander Pope, the poet, to Dr William Cowper, the antiquary, thanking him for his letter and verses, and recommending classical models; Twickenham, 5 Feb. 173½. Copy. Printed in The Correspond..., 13th century-20th century British Library
referencedIn "A WALK through the British Museum, an Interlude of two Acts," by the Rev. Weeden Butler; 1767. Paper. Small Quarto. Presented by Thomas Butler, Esq., 1767 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XLIX (ff. 418). July, 1849-1850.Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, 1st Baronet: Correspondence with Sir A. H. Layard: 1845-1891.includes:ff. 5, 14, 142, 167, 292, 327, 353-360 Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Correspondence... British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 16 Miscellanea (ff. 69).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Prin..., 1813-1849 British Library
referencedIn Vol. LXV (ff. 432). 1868.London, England: Correspondence rel. to erection of the Albert Memorial: 1866-1869.includes:ff. 1, 5, 81, 168, 174 Sir George Gilbert Scott, RA; architect: Correspondence with Sir A. H. Layard, etc.: 1866-1869. ff. 6, 111, 2..., 1868 British Library
referencedIn ICELANDIC PRINTING45712. 'CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION OF ICELANDIC BOOKS presented by Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. Also of the Books printed in Iceland which are preserved in the "King's Library". With a chronological list of Printers in Iceland', by Thom..., approximately 1870 British Library
referencedIn NOTEBOOK kept by [the Rev. Clayton Mordaunt Cracherode] as an elected Trustee of the British Museum, from 11 June 1784 (the date of his election) until 10 Dec. 1796. Autograph. The entries comprise under each year a list of the Trustees (the names of..., 1784-1796 British Library
referencedIn Vol.CCXIII(ff.269). 20 Mar.-20 Apr. 1827.includes:ff. 1, 3, 9, 91, 116, 130, 167 Sir Robert John Wilmot-Horton, 3rd Baronet; formerly Wilmot: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1822-1830. f.9 Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton: Correspondence with S... British Library
referencedIn 'STATUTES AND RULES to be observed in the management and use of the British Museum, by order of the Trustees': a fair copy, in the hand of Dr John Ward, of Gresham College, a Trustee of the Museum, of draft regulations drawn up in accordance with a d..., 1756 British Library
referencedIn No. III (ff. 43). Various counties.includes:f. 1 Trumpington, Cambridgeshire: Rubbing of shield from brass of G. Pitchard at: 1650.f. 1 George Pitchard: Rubbing of shield from brass of, at Trumpington: 1650.ff. 2, 3 Chesterfield, Derbyshire: Ru... British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS. Paper; ff. 72. British Library arrangement. A. Letter of Richard Westmacott, sculptor, (b.1799, d.1872) to William Wyon, chief engraver at the Royal Mint; 1 Aug. 1838. With three ink sketches presumably by Wyon deriv..., 1630-1977 British Library
referencedIn Vol.CCCV (ff.366). July 1841.includes:ff.1,2,21,237,273,288,316,322, 338, 354-357 Francis Robert Bonham, Principal Storekeeper of the Ordnance: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1829-1850.ff. 4, 328, 361 Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere; for... British Library
referencedIn GARNETT BIOGRAPHY: Barbara S. McCrimmon, 'Dr Richard Garnett of the British Museum Library'; 1989. Typescript. Published in part as Richard Garnett: The Scholar as Librarian, American Library Association (1989). The typescript contains material that ..., 1989 British Library
referencedIn FRAGMENT OF A LEDGER-BOOK containing particulars, with the cost, of carpenters' and joiners' work carried out at St James's Palace, 1816-1821 (ff. 8b-26), the British Museum, 1815-1819 (ff. 26b-41), and Kew House and Gardens, 1816 (ff. 41 b-42b), th..., 1815-1821 British Library
referencedIn CATALOGUE of state papers among the manuscripts in the British Museum, with references to publications in which they are printed; arranged in order of the collections of MSS. to No. 7099 of the Additional series; by John Bruce. Two volumes. Paper; xi..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn LIEVEN PAPERS. Vol. X (ff. 74). Correspondence with Count Nikolai Petrovich Rumyantsov, Russian Chancellor; circ. 1801-1824. French and Russian.Count Nikolai Petrovich Rumyantsov,; Russian Chancellor: Correspondence with Prince Lieven: circ. 1801-182..., approximately 1801-1824 British Library
creatorOf FELLOWS PAPERS: correspondence of Sir Charles Fellows (d.1860), knt.1845, archaeologist and excavator of the Lycian marbles; 1842-1845. The correspondence is chiefly with the British Museum. Transferred from the Director's Office, British Museum, 24 ..., 1842-1845 British Library
referencedIn PETRE PAPERS. Vol. XV (ff. 147). 1. ff. 1-77. General correspondence of Miss Petre; 1909-1942. 2. ff. 78-89. Letter of Mrs Katherine Pirenne, niece of Miss Petre, to Rev. Alexander Roper Vidler, D.D., 1962, enclosing a memorandum by her brother, Sir ..., 1909-1962 British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 12, Collection index (ff. 133).British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, ..., 1813-1849 British Library
creatorOf HUGHES-HUGHES FAMILY ALBUM: compiled by Augustus Hughes-Hughes (b.1857, d.1942), Assistant Keeper, Department of Manuscripts, British Museum; 1831-1942. A scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper cuttings, concert programmes, correspondence, schoo..., 1831-1942 British Library
referencedIn 1. "A CATALOGUE of Engraved Portraits in the Brittish Museum, 1779;" compiled by Sir William Musgrave, f. 1. 2. "A list of some of the engraved Portraits in the King's Collection transcribed [by Sir W. Musgrave] from the MS. Index, 1780," f. 81. Pape..., 18th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. LVII (ff. 251). 1816-1817. British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 1 (ff. 81). 1813-1828.British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Princi..., 1813-1828 British Library
referencedIn Millar Papers: papers of Eric George Millar (b.1887, d.1966), Keeper of Manuscripts at the British Museum 1944-1947, relating to manuscripts in the British Museum and in his own collection; 1920-1966. Includes extensive notes made by Millar as wel..., 1920-1966 British Library
referencedIn Vol. DCLXVI (ff. 344). 1861-1866.includes:f. 8 Navy; England: Papers rel. to the estimates: 1844-1894.ff. 12-128 passim Taxes: Papers rel. to probate and legacy duties: 1851-1888.: Partly printed.ff. 14, 42 Charles Cecil Trevor, Controller of ..., 1861-1866 British Library
referencedIn CORRESPONDENCE of Sir Henry Ellis, K.H., Secretary to the Society of Antiquaries 1814, Principal Librarian of the British Museum 1827, on various antiquarian and other subjects; among them being the establishment of a naval officers' uniform, "Kings ..., 1795-1863 British Library
referencedIn KNIGHTLEY MANUSCRIPTS. Vol. III (ff. 223). Royal letters and papers, etc.; 1718 -1904, n.d. Viz.:-(1) Further papers of William IV (supplementary to Add. MS. 46356), chiefly comprising family correspondence, but including letters addressed to him w..., 1718-1904 British Library
referencedIn LETTERS FROM BENJAMIN DISRAELI (Earl of Beaconsfield 1876, Prime Minister) and his parents to Benjamin Austen (d. 1861), solicitor, and his wife, Sara (d. 1888); 1826-1839, n.d. Included also is a letter to B. Austen's nephew Sir Austen Henry Layard,..., 1826-1876 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCII (ff. 258). 1788,1789.Trade and Plantations; Board of Commissioners for: Minutes: 1784-1794.Trade and Commerce: Minutes of Committee of Trade: 1784-1794.Fisheries: Minutes of Committee of Trade cone. Newfoundland, Greenland, and other fisher..., 1788-1789 British Library
referencedIn HISTORY OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM by Sir Edward Maunde Thompson, Director and Principal Librarian of the British Museum 1888-1909; 19th-20th cent. Autograph draft, (ff. 5-157) partially revised. Followed (ff. 158-327) by autograph notes, letters to Maund..., 19th century-20th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCXXIV (ff. 281). Jan.-Mar. 1866.includes:ff. 1, 16, 51, 222 Thomas Moffatt, physician, of Hawarden: Correspondence with W. E. Gladstone: 1866.ff. 2, 29, 154 Henry Paull, politician: Correspondence with W. E. Gladstone: 1864-1866.f. 4 Ed... British Library
referencedIn Vol. DXVI (ff. 142). Jan.-6 Mar. 1865.includes:f. 1 Admiral Clarence Edward Paget, GCB; 4th son of Henry, 1st Marquess of Anglesey: Memoranda by: 1859-1865.f. 1 Navy; England: Papers rel. to the estimates: 1844-1894.ff. 11, 56-131 passim Custom... British Library
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referencedIn MCCRIMMON COLLECTION. Correspondence chiefly relating to the history of the British Museum, collected by Mrs. Barbara S. McCrimmmon; 1638-1956, n.d. English, French, German and Italian. Included are some portraits and photographs, etc. Where possible..., 1638-1956 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS, viz.:-A. Declaration by Ferdinand, Cardinal Infante of Spain, as Governor of the Netherlands, of friendship and neutrality to French sympathisers; 5 July 1636. French. Copy. ff. 1-2. B. Letter from John, 2nd Duke of..., 17th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn PAPERS relating to official business in the British Museum, formerly in the possession of Sir Joseph Banks, Bart.; 1755-1796. Among them are letters of Rodolph Valltravers, F.R.S., 1790 (f.10), and John Pinkerton, 1795 (ff. 18, 22), applying for appo..., 1755-1796 British Library
referencedIn B, 28,198 A,B. CHRONOLOGICAL catalogue of state papers in the State Paper Office and British Museum, from 1400 to 1795, with references to the publications in which they are printed; by John Bruce. Four volumes. Paper; xixth cent. Folio., 19th century British Library
referencedIn D. Letters to Dr Arthur Norman Edward Delsart Schofield, of the Department of Manuscripts, Assistant Secretary of the British Museum, 1971-1974, on or after their retirement from office, from:— (a) David Alexander Robert Lindsay, 28th Earl of Crawfor..., 1971-1974 British Library
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referencedIn MATERIALS for use in a history of the British Museum, consisting of extracts from various sources, in the hand of Sir Frederic Madden, K.H., Keeper of the Manuscripts in the British Museum 1837-1866. Accounts of the Royal, Cottonian, and Harleian lib..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. IV (ff. 192). 2 Sept 1809-22 April 1819.includes:f. 1 Major-General Sir John Malcolm, GCB: Letters to Sir J. Mackintosh: 1807-1809. f. 5 John Taylor, MD; translator from the Sanskrit: Letters to Sir J. Mackintosh: 1809. f. 7 Anne D. B. Montagu... British Library
referencedIn GRANT OF THE ROYAL LIBRARY TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM. Two documents connected with the issue of Letters Patent by King George II concerning his gift of the Royal Library to the Trustees of the British Museum, together with an annuity Of £300; 1757. The o..., 1757 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XLVIII (ff. 372). Jan. 1848-June, 1849.Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, 1st Baronet: Correspondence with Sir A. H. Layard: 1845-1891.includes:ff. 1, 36, 82, 141, 313 Stratford Canning, Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe: Correspondence with Sir A. H.... British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS. Paper; ff. 92. British Library arrangement. A. Comparative sketch-plans of the Temple in Jerusalem and a Christian church, etc., made by Major-General Charles George Gordon while in Jerusalem; 1883. Ink. With signatu..., 1610-1918 British Library
referencedIn THOMAS BABINGTON, 1ST BARON MACAULAY: watercolour sketch, head and shoulders, of Macaulay working in the Manuscript Room of the British Museum; 20 Dec. [bef. 1859]. With a pencilled note identifying the sitter, who is looking to the left and wearing ... British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 8 (ff. 65). 1840.British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Principal L..., 1840 British Library
referencedIn VOL. VI. Notes relating to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, ff. 1, 17; the Marine Society, f. 2; the Philosophical Club, f. 3; the topography of London, f. 8; the British Museum, f. 10. etc. [Add. 18,555.]includes:ff. 1, 2, 17 Societies... British Library
referencedIn INDEX, memoranda, and notes of searches among various records; 1685, 1740-1761; with papers of John Caley, Keeper of Records. An index to Add. MS. 5,510, containing grants from the Crown, is inserted at f. 47. Paper; XVIIIth-XIXth centt. Folio.includ..., 18th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS; 1699-1965. Paper and (f. 52) vellum; ff. 66. Folio. A. Two letters of John Edward Masefield, O.M., to the Keeper of the Department of Printed Books, British Museum, relating to a portrait of J. M. Synge; 2, 9 Jan. 19..., 1699-1965 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS; 1594-1936, n.d. Paper and (article J) vellum; ff. 59. Folio. A. Letter of introduction from George Bubb Dodington, Baron Melcombe, to Edmond Waller at Montaubon, also commenting on English politics; 3 Feb. 1750. Pres..., 1594-1936 British Library
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referencedIn LAYARD PAPERS. CXLVII (ff. 161). Miscellaneous papers and accompts relating to A. H. Layard's excavations for the Trustees of the British Museum, circ. 1846-1851. Among them are: 1. Minutes of meeting of the Trustees, etc., signed by Rev. Josiah Fors..., approximately 1846-approximately 1851 British Library
referencedIn CATALOGUE OF CHARTERS AND ROLLS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM, compiled by the Rev. Samuel Ayscough, an assistant librarian, 1787-1792, with many additions, corrections, etc., by Sir Frederic Madden, Keeper of MSS. 1837-1866, and others. This work was never ..., 1787-1792 British Library
referencedIn MCCRIMMON COLLECTION. Vol. IV (ff. 156). 1. ff. 1-6. Letters, etc., of Joseph Planta, Keeper of Manuscripts 1776-1799, Principal Librarian 1799-1827; 1783-1815, n.d. 2. f. 7. Letter of Joseph Planta, diplomat, son of Joseph Planta, Principal Libraria..., 1776-1868 British Library
creatorOf Vol. XXV (ff. 216). Aug. 1867-1868.India: Correspondence of Sir S. H. Northcote as Sec. of State: 1867, 1868.includes:ff. 1, 15 Sir Robert North Collie Hamilton, 6th Baronet: Correspondence with Sir S. H. Northcote: 1867.ff. 3, 5, 9, 12 Captain S... British Library
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referencedIn B. Letter from Gladys Marsden, wife of Wilfred Alexander Marsden, Keeper of Printed Books at the British Museum, to her daughter Wilma, describing wartime conditions at the Museum; 3 Sept. 1939. Presented by the writer’s granddaughter, Mrs Mary Marde... British Library
referencedIn DIARIES and memoranda of Sir Henry Ellis, No. 5 (ff. 65). 1837.British Museum: Diaries and memoranda of, of Sir H. Ellis,as Principal Librarian: 1813-1849.Sir Henry Ellis, KH; Principal Librarian, British Museum: Diaries and memoranda, as Principal L..., 1837 British Library
referencedIn A LIST Of Venetian Ducali [1367-1794] in the British Museum, the National Library at Paris, and various private collections, with sketches of arms, descriptions of medals of Doges, etc.; by John Holmes, F.S.A., with later additions in the handwriting..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXVI (ff. 383). 1855-1873.includes:f. 1 Jasper Joseph Milner-Gibson, soli of T Milner-Gibson, MP: Joint letter to Sir C. Dilke: 1855.f. 1 Sydney Isabella Milner-Gibson, daughter of Thomas Milner-Gibson: Joint letter to Sir C. Dilke: 1855.f..., 1855-1873 British Library
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referencedIn (ff. iii+118). 3 Feb. 1821 -28 March 1823.London; Secular Institutions. Theatres: Records by the Baron de Waldeck of visits to London theatres, the opera, etc.,: 1821-1825: Fr.British Museum: Visits to, recorded: 1821-1825: Fr.Colnaghi and Co: Refer... British Library
referencedIn RICHARD GARNETT: letters of Richard Garnett (b.1835, d.1906), Keeper of Printed Books at the British Museum, mostly to John Lane, publisher; 1890-1906. Preceded by a photograph of Garnett and followed (ff. 86-92) by a draft of an unpublished essay on..., 1890-1906 British Library
creatorOf HAWKINS PAPERS. Vol. III (ff. 134). General correspondence; 1798-1860, n.d. Partly printed. Partly copies. Partly French. Among the correspondents are Philip Bliss, John William Burgon, John Frederic Daniell, Edward Edwards, Sir Henry Ellis, Josiah F..., 1798-1860 British Library
referencedIn CALLIGRAPHIC PRESENTATION CERTIFICATE TO BERTRAM SCHOFIELD: on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday, 21 June 1986. Written by Stan Knight, FSSI, in an English caroline minuscule (indebted to Edward Johnston’s ‘foundational hand’) and signed by him ... British Library
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referencedIn Vol. CCCCVI (ff. 396). 1-12 Mar. 1846.includes:f. 1 James Galwey, land-agent, of Clonmel: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1845-1846. f. 1 James Galway: Letter to Sir R. Peel: 1846. ff. 5-10 John Ralph Ormsby-Gore, 1st Baron Harlech 1876: Corresponde... British Library
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referencedIn Vol. CCCCXXIII (ff. 277). 1850, and undated.includes:ff. 1, 29 John Arthur Roebuck, MP: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1841-1850. ff. 11, 91 Henry Drummond, of Albury Park; MP: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1815-1850. f. 14 Christian Friedrich S..., 1850 British Library
referencedIn LINDISFARNE GOSPELS FACSIMILE: facsimile of the miniature of St Matthew from the Lindisfarne Gospels (Cotton MS. Nero D iv, f. 25v), originally used to represent the manuscript in the long-term exhibition of illuminated books in the Grenville Library... British Library
referencedIn DROPMORE PAPERS (SERIES II). Vol. CCCXXXIV. 1. Will of James Grenville, Baron Glastonbury; 21 Jan. 1824, with codicils, 25 Jan.-4 March 1825. 2. Will of Lord Grenville; 7 Jan. 1830. Republished 14 Nov. 1832. Copy by Fortescue, together with related m..., 1824-1971 British Library
referencedIn CATALOGUE OF THE IRISH MANUSCRIPTS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM, by Eugene O'Curry; 1849. Autograph, and written for the most part on the rectos of the leaves only. The main body of the work, which was commissioned by the Trustees of the British Museum in J..., 1849 British Library
referencedIn CLASSIFIED catalogue of manuscripts in the British Museum, connected with English history and literature, by John Bruce. Two volumes. Paper; xixth cent. Folio., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. I, 1837-1870.British Museum: Applications, etc., for Reading Room tickets: 1824-1881.: Partly printed.includes:f. 1 British Museum: Reading Room ticket: 1824.: Printed.f. 2 Charles Frederick Barnwell, FRS; FSA: Letter to Sir H. Ellis: 1837.f..., 1837-1870 British Library
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referencedIn DOUCE PAPERS. Papers of Francis Douce, F.S.A., relating to work carried out by him as Keeper of Manuscripts in the British Museum, 1807-1812, viz..-(1) Draft reports to the Trustees and memoranda dealing for the most part with his cataloguing of th... British Library
referencedIn M 1-6. Photographs of various brasses.includes:1 Anthony Forster: Photograph of rubbing of brass of him and his wife Anne at Cumnor.: [1572].1 Cumnor, Berkshire: Photograph of rubbing of brass of A. Forster and his wife Anne at.: 1572.2 Herefor... British Library
referencedIn ELLIS PAPERS. Vol. X. Album of papers and drawings of Sir Henry Ellis, K.H., Principal Librarian of the British Museum 1827-1856, including portraits and photographs of Sir Henry (ff. 15-17, 34-36, 54-57), his wife (f. 19), and father (ff. 20, 21), d..., 18th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. VIII, 1710-1776, ff. 282.includes:ff. 1, 3 Joseph Kelly, of Kilkenny: Letters to, from C. Mein: 1707, 1710.ff. 1, 3 Charles Mein, of the Custom House: Letters to J. Kelly: 1707, 1710.f. 5 William Congreve, dramatist: Letter to J. Kelly: 17..., 1710-1776 British Library
referencedIn Letters from Sir Aurel Stein (1862-1943), Indian Educational Service 1899-1910, Archaeological Survey of India 1910-29, explorer and archaeologist, chiefly with Fred H Andrews (1864-1957), mainly concerning Stein's 4th expedition to Iran (1932-36), a..., 1936-1937 British Library
referencedIn HAMILTON AND GREVILLE PAPERS. Vol. III (ff. 202). Correspondence of R. F. Greville, 20 Jan. 1809-13 June 1815. Included are a few letters to C. F. Greville (ff. 1, 4, 8, 22, 46, 48) and to [Louisa,] Countess of Mansfield (ff. 35, 170, 172). The dispo... British Library
creatorOf THOMAS HERBERT (attrib.): 'Elegy on the Death of Thomas Wentworth Earl of Strafford'; 1641. Copy in two hands, early 19th cent. Transferred from the Department of Prints and Drawings, British Museum, 15 March 1996.Paper; ff.ii+5. Contemporary cove... British Library
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referencedIn Vol. III (ff. 192). 8 April 1795-31 Aug. 1809.includes:f. 1 Duncan Campbell, great-uncle of Sir. J Mackintosh: Kyllachy, Inverness-shire: Letter to J. Mackintosh rel. to his Scottish estate: 1795. ff. 3-8v, 13 Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 2nd Earl of Mo... British Library
referencedIn REPORTS and other papers relating to various libraries and public records, by, John Caley and others. Included are Accounts of the libraries of the Inns of Court, the Royal Society, St. Paul's Cathedral, and St. Martins-in-the-Fields, ff. 1-20;-Outli..., 19th century British Library
creatorOf STANLEY MORISON: letter from Stanley Arthur Morison, typographer, to John Simon Gabriel Simmons, Librarian-Lecturer in Charge of Russian and Slavonic Books at the University of Oxford, afterwards Librarian of All Souls College, Oxford; 8 Nov. 1956. T..., 1945-1956 British Library
referencedIn Vol. I, A-L; 1872-1879. British Museum: Applications, etc., for Reading Room tickets: 1872-1879.: Partly printed.includes:f. 1 William Allingham, poet: Letter to E. A. Bond: 1879. f. 3 Sheldon Amos, jurist: Letter to J. Winter Jones: 1875. f. 4 Rever..., 1872-1879 British Library
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referencedIn BRIDGEWATER AUTOGRAPHS: indices to most of the original sixty-seven volumes of the collection of Egerton manuscripts bequeathed to the British Museum by Francis Henry Egerton, 8th Earl of Bridgewater (d. 1829), compiled circ. 1811-1824. Each index or..., approximately 1811-1824 British Library
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creatorOf MS Mus. 1529. Michael Hurd Papers: Letters from correspondents Bantock-Craig; 1948-1980, n.d.ff. 183. 298 x 212mm.includes:f. 1 Michael Hurd, composer and author: Lady Helen Bantock, née von Schweitzer; poet and artist; wife of the composer G Ban..., 1948-1980 British Library
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referencedIn Vol. XXIV (ff. 67). Misc.includes:ff. 3, 39 Bocca, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Turin: Letters to the Royal Society: 1754.: Fr.f. 5 Count Francesco Algarotti,; Italian scholar: Letters to T. Birch: 1756, 1759.: Ital.f. 7 Sir Th... British Library
referencedIn CATALOGUE (with press-marks) of forty-eight works printed in Iceland 1756-1867, preserved in the Department of Printed Books, arranged chronologically and compiled by Thomas William Lidderdale of the same Department; circ. 1870. All the items, with t..., approximately 1870 British Library
referencedIn Vol. II (ff. 329). (1) Appointment of Birch as chaplain to Princess Amelia; 1761. Copy. f. 4. (2) Testimonial for Carlo Alfonso Guadagni of Florence, M.D., for the Royal Society, circ. 1760; signed Antonio Niccolini, Saverio Manetti (of Florence, Pro..., 1663-1765 British Library
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referencedIn Vol. CCCXCVI (ff. 316). 10 May-June 1883.includes:f. 1 Randall Thomas Davidson, Archbishop of Canterbury: Letters to W. E. Gladstone: 1882-1894.ff. 5, 61 John Jackson, Bishop of Lincoln and (1868) of London: Letters to W. E. Gladstone: 1869-1885.... British Library
referencedIn E co. Middlesex : 1. Harrow. 2-4. London, British Museum. 5-8. London, Society of Antiquaries.includes:1 Harrow, Middlesex: Rubbing of brass of E. Flambard at: circ. 1370.1 Edmund Flambard: Rubbing of brass of, at Harrow: circ. 1370.2-4 British... British Library
referencedIn CATALOGUE OF BIRCH'S MSS.Catalogue of Birch's MSS. bequeathed by him in 1766 to the British Museum, compiled by the Rev. Westley Hall in 1771, by order of the Trustees. It is preceded by an account of the bequest, etc., in the hand of Sir Frederic Ma..., 1771 British Library
referencedIn Vol. DXV (ff. 186). Sept.-Dec. 1864.includes:f. 1 Eugène Rouher, French statesman: Correspondence with W. E. Gladstone: 1863-1864.: Fr. and Engl.ff. 1, 22, 23, 43, 44, 48, 134 Customs and Excise: Papers rel. to: 1841-1897.: Partly printed.f. 5 ... British Library
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referencedIn CATALOGUE of the Spanish and Portuguese printed books in the library of the British Museum, "written by Mr. Emperor and designed to have been sent to Dr. Nunes, of Coimbra." Paper; xixth cent. Folio.Kingdom of Spain: Catalogue of Spanish printed book..., 19th century British Library
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referencedIn PAPERS RELATING TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM4449-4451. Papers relating to the foundation and establishment of the British Museum collected, and for the most part written, by Thomas Birch, one of the first Trustees; 1753-1760. Three volumes. Paper. Folio. Th..., 1753-1760 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS original letters, etc.:-A. "' 0! ye roses so blooming and fair,' a six-part madrigal composed by R[obert] L[ueas] de Pearsall" (d. 1856). f. 1. Presented by William Barclay Squire, Esq. B. Two letters to [Thomas Pelham, 2nd] Earl of Ch..., 18th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXI. 1898-1918.includes:f. 14 British Museum: F. E. Williams: Application slip for book issued to F. E. Williams: 1902.f. 191 Richard Bentley, publisher (II): Robert Pierpont, barrister of the Inner Temple: Letter to Richard Bentley from Rob..., 1898-1918 British Library
referencedIn LANSDOWNE MSS. SALE-CATALOGUESSale-catalogues of the Lansdowne collection of manuscripts issued by Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby, for projected sale 20 April-1 May 1807, printed, with MS. additions relating to its acquisition en bloc by the British Museu..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. I (ff. 491). A-C.includes:ff. 1, 3 George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen; formerly Gordon; Prime Minister: Letters to Sir R. I. Murchison: 1852, 1858.f. 5 Charles Francis Adams, American diplomatist in London: Letter to Sir R. I. Murc... British Library
referencedIn REGISTERS and indexes of various MSS. in the British Museum; with a calendar of "Records certified into Chancery and remaining in the Chapel of the Rolls," at f. 121. Paper; XIXth cent. Folio.Court of Chancery: Calendar of records in: 19th cont.inclu..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn INDEXES to records in the Chapter House, Westminster; to various Additional MSS. in the British Museum; and to the Report of the Commissioners of Records, 1837. Paper; XIXth cent. Folio.includes:ff. 27-97 British Museum: Index to Add. MSS.4324-4326; ..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANE0US LETTERS AND PAPERS, VIZ.:-A. Fragments taken from bindings in the Department of Printed Books:-(1) Parts of two consecutive leaves from a MS. of the Decretum of Gratian, written in Italy. XIV cent. Vellum. ff. 1-2;-(2) Two fragmentary..., 1200-1918 British Library
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referencedIn CODEX SINAITICUS PAPERS: letters and papers relating to the acquisition of the Codex Sinaiticus (Add. 43725) by the British Museum in 1933, and to the raising in 1934-1937 by public subscription of over half the purchase price, together with a volume..., 1933-1937 British Library
referencedIn REGISTERS OF MANUSCRIPTS SENT TO THE READING ROOM OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM; 1762-1803. Until the Department of Manuscripts acquired its own Students' Room in 1885, manuscripts not graded as 'select' were sent to the Reading Room for the use of readers; ..., 1762-1803 British Library
referencedIn HARLEIAN MSS.: descriptive list of the Harleian Manuscripts in the British Library, compiled by Dr Cyril Ernest Wright, former Deputy Keeper of the Department of Manuscripts; 1930s-1950s. Typewritten. Notes in manuscript number order concerning the d..., 1930s-1950s British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANE0US LETTERS AND PAPERS, viz.:-A. Letter from Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine, to Mrs Siddons, with verses, on her farewell appearance as Lady Macbeth; 30 June 1812. According to accompanying correspondence (ff. 3-4) the letter passed, by..., 1697-1942 British Library
referencedIn Rowe COLLECTIONS, Vol. XI (For Vols. I-X see Add. MSS. 39912-39921.) Tracings of encaustic tiles, collected at various dates in the 19th century, and with a title-page dated 1881, by the Rev. George Rowe (d. 1882), Principal of the Training College,..., 19th century British Library
creatorOf CATALOGUE OF PRINTED BOOKS ON MUSIC IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM LIBRARY; 1883. In one unidentified hand throughout, arranged alphabetically by author. The date appears on the binding. A note on the front flyleaf reads ‘Brought from London – 1921 By Samuel ..., 1883 British Library
referencedIn Vol. LIV (ff. 378). 21 May, 1855-Apr. 1856.University of Aberdeen: Correspondence of Sir A. H. Layard as Rector of Marischal College etc.: 1855-1857.includes:f. 1 George Dursted, of Margate: Letter to Sir A. H. Layard: 1855. f. 3 John Arthur Roebuck... British Library
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