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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
The collection contains a series of letters written by Wilkie to his friend and fellow artist, Abraham Raimbach. Raimbach was an engraver and produced several etchings of Wilkie's paintings. Some letters in the collection refer to the men's collaborative artistic endeavors while others discuss art of the period more generally. Subjects addressed within the letters include the work of Wilkie and Raimbach and the artistic scene of the period. Individuals mentioned in the letters include: John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford; Sir Francis Chantrey; Francis Engleheart; Benjamin Robert Haydon; Sir Thomas Lawrence; Francis Graham Moon; John Romney; George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland; Joseph Mallord William Turner; and Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
mssHM 21042-21094
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Manuscripts
Volume consists of 99 letters written by Keith, British ambassador to the court of Vienna (1772-1787), to his cousin Frances Maria Murray, daughter of Lt. Gen. Thomas Murray. Contains gossip about Keith's and Frances Murray's circle of friends, relatives, and acquaintances, personal news, and remarks on international affairs, especially the British conflicts with France and the American colonies.
mssHM 18940
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Manuscripts
Annexed: Fragment in Lord Byron's handwriting.
mssHM 20637
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Rare Books
59390