George Whyte-Melville, Late 19th century
Scope and Contents
A collection of five letters in the hand of Scottish novelist George Whyte-Melville. One letter of condolence to “my dear Chapman” dated only March 15th (though the paper is watermarked “1865”) and sent from Northampton. This is almost certainly Whyte-Melville’s publisher Edward Chapman (1804-1880) of Chapman & Hall. Four letters, two on mourning paper, to a P. Rose, Esquire – evidently Whyte-Melville’s solicitor – concerning various financial and family matters, including a legacy from Lady Micklethwaite to Mrs. Whyte-Melville, which he believes to be low. Sent from London, Northampton, and Scotland. Undated.
Dates
- Late 19th century
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Biographical / Historical
George John Whyte-Melville (1821-1878) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and field sports enthusiast.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu