Autograph letter, signed, to J. R. Tanner from C. H. Haskins, Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Apologises for delay in replying but has been exceedingly busy. Gives thanks for book he has received recently and the mention it gives to him. Hopes to finish chapter for CMH soon.
Autograph letter, signed, to Dr Tanner from Hilda Johnstone, Englefield Green
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Letter has taken a time to reach her, she has changed address after accepting post as University Chair of History attached to Royal Holloway College. Will be delighted to write the chapters on Edward I and Edward II and is pleased volumes IV to VI are progressing rapidly.
Autograph letter, signed, in French, to J. R. Tanner from Paul Martin, Geneva
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Is honoured to be asked to contribute a chapter on Switzerland for CMH especially as he is not a professor. Asks questions as to content, length and style of the piece and also asks if he can write in French.
Autograph letter, signed, to Dr Tanner from E. H. F. Mills, Durham
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Will be glad to attempt the translation though cannot guarantee anything. Is happy to take on the work now as the situation with the library has become settled.
Autograph letter, signed, to J. R. Tanner from R. G. Nicholson, Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Regrettably will have to turn down offer of writing on Abbasid and Fatimite Caliphates as is involved in producing an edition of a 27000 verse mystical poem. Does not know any other historians who may be interested. It is possible there are some in Germany.
Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge
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Encloses proofs of chapters by Kingsford and Balzam. Gives addresses of Vogt and Jagic and says that Jagic has remarked that he is 84, 'so there is no time to lose'
Orton, Charles William Previté- (1877-1947) historian
Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Discusses the literary merits of Corbett and Stenton. Discusses general editorial matters
Orton, Charles William Previté- (1877-1947) historian
Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Discusses general editorial issues including the search for a Hungarian historian. Notes that anti-Hungarian feeling runs high
Orton, Charles William Previté- (1877-1947) historian
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Discusses 'The Tutorial Bursar's Fund' and the non payment of bills.
A.L.s. from JRH to J. R. Tanner
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Has decided against taking up the 'cider business' as he believes it connected to the 'liquor traffic' and is sure his parents would disapprove.