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Correspondence of James Wilson and family

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Correspondence of James Wilson and family, concerning political, literary and family matters, 1840-1924. Correspondents include Walter Bagehot, Richard Cobden, Lord Palmerston, Joseph Parkes, and Lord Radnor.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840-1924

Extent

0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. lett. d. 468].

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MSS. Eng. lett. d. 468-469

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13485

Abstract

Correspondence of James Wilson and family

Biographical / Historical

James Wilson (1805-1860) was a politician and economist. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought by the Library, John Wilson (Autographs) Ltd., 13 Sep 1979.

Title
Correspondence of James Wilson and family
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Susan Thomas; EAD version 2023 by C. McIlwaine
Date
EAD version 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
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