Letters from Maria Edgeworth to Peter Holland and letters from Sir Henry Holland to Maria Edgeworth, Lucy Aikin and Peter Holland

Title

Letters from Maria Edgeworth to Peter Holland and letters from Sir Henry Holland to Maria Edgeworth, Lucy Aikin and Peter Holland

Shelfmark

MSS. 16087/1-5

Summary

Letters from the writer Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) to the physician Peter Holland (1766-1855); and letters from his son, the physician Sir Henry Holland (1788-1873) to Maria, Peter and the historian Lucy Aikin (1781-1864).

Associated place

Great Britain -- Politics and Government -- 19th century

Date

Bulk, 1799-1853

1799-20th century

Language

English

Physical extent

0.75 Linear metres

5 boxes

Custodial history

This collection of letters was passed down through the descendants of Sir Henry Holland.

Acquisition

Purchased by the Bodleian Library from John Wilson Manuscripts, May 2019 with the generous help of The Murray Family and the Roy Davids bequest fund.

Subject

English literature -- 18th century

19th century

Europe -- Description and travel -- 1800-1918

Voyages and travels -- 19th century

Correspondence

Literature

Ireland -- Politics and government -- 19th century

England -- Description and travel -- 1801-1900

Travelers -- Correspondence

Travel -- 19th century

English literature -- 19th century

English literature