Overview
Correspondence of British literary editor Thomas Hollis and his relative Timothy Hollis.
Dates
- Creation: 1770-1779
Extent
.1 linear feet (1 volume)Contains drafts of letters from Thomas Hollis to Timothy Hollis. Letters address Thomas' wish to buy a house in Lyme, difficulties purchasing a house, moving plans, personal finance and religion. Letters also concern Thomas' meeting with the Earl of Chatham, Christmas plans, life in London during the 1700s, the lease of a farm at Itchington to Timothy, and extracts of Timothy's will.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Hollis was a British literary editor and early donor to the Harvard College Library. Timothy Hollis was his relative.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*72M-41
Bought with a gift from Arthur A. Houghton, Jr.; received: 1973 March 29.
- Title
- Hollis, Thomas, 1720-1774. Correspondence with Timothy Hollis: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00770
Repository Details
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