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GB 891 RB-RB/1 · Series · 1886-1896
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

The Richard Burton correspondence consists of a series of letters to Alexander George Ellis at the British Museum mainly concerning bibliographical enquiries. Each of these letters has been transcribed by Mary S Lovell

There are three letters from Isabel Burton: two are to Mr Cotton regarding publications and the third is a printed letter to ask for a review notice of her Richard Burton biography.
Correspondence of Richard Burton
GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/1 · Subseries · 1887-1890
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

A Series of Letters from Richard Burton to Alexander George Ellis (British Museum) concerning bibliographical enquiries and other matters, dated 8 May 1887- 26 March 1890. All have annotated transcriptions by Mary S. Lovell, dated 24 October 1998

These letters have added significance for the RAS as Ellis was Honorary Librarian at the Society from 1919 to 1937.

 Richard Francis Burton
Letter from Richard Burton, 14 September [1887]
GB 891 RB-RB/1-RB/1/1-RB/1/1/2 · File · 14 September [1887]
Part of Papers of Richard Francis Burton

Letter from Richard Burton to A.G. Ellis concerning obtaining "Scott's tale" and regarding the Christian names of Mr Blumhardt. Handwritten from Sauerbrunn-Rohitsch, dated 14 September [1887]. Also original envelope and annotated transcription.