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Guard-book of letters mainly relating to G. W. E. Russell and H.H. Asquith

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MS. Eng. lett. e. 89
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Guard-book of letters, including letters of;

  1. Fols. 50-157. G. W. E. Russell, 1883-1918
  2. Fols. 183-206. H. H. Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 1877-1910.

Dates

  • Creation: 19th-20th century

Extent

210 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. lett. e. 89

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 9803

Abstract

Guard-book of letters

Biographical / Historical

George William Erskine Russell (1867-1935) was an English politician and writer. Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, was an English statesman and liberal politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 1908 and 1916.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired, 1961-2.

Title
Guard-book of letters mainly relating to G. W. E. Russell and H.H. Asquith
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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