Volume of guarded and bound letters, mainly to Michael Bruce on his travels, 1807-1816

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MS. Eng. d. 2835

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Includes letters to and from Lady Hester Stanhope, with some to Crawfurd Bruce and others, and correspondence between Crawfurd and Michael Bruce (not printed in The nun of Lebanon or Lavallette Bruce, both published before the family bought back the letters in 1969).

Dates

Creation: 1807-1816

Extent

186 Leaves

Language of Materials

English

Shelfmark

MS. Eng. d. 2835

Additional Description

Custodial History

The three volumes MSS. Eng. d. 2835-2837 were acquired by the Dallas family, presumably in the 19th cent. Signature of G.E. Dallas on the front pastedown. Bought back by Joan Bruce (Mrs. Ian Bruce), Sotheby's, 20 May 1969, lot 452.