Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Graciously accepts cheques which will help with Italian vacation. Hopes JRT's wife is getting better. Notes that Whitney would like Zachary Brooke as his assistant and thinks this reasonable. Discusses other 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 matters before leaving for Italy
Orton, Charles William Previté- (1877-1947) historian
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Discusses the resignation of 'Miss G' and his lack of faith in her work
Orton, Charles William Previté- (1877-1947) historian
Autograph letter, signed, to Monsieur Whitney from C. H. Diehl, Paris
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Sends drafts of chapters one and two for Volume Four. Asks for guide on other chapters.
Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
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
Notes the receipt and return of chapters, proofs and bibliographies from various contributors, and also the disappearance of various items of paperworks. Is afraid the outlook for Volumes IV and V is poor and complains vigourously about the attitude of Whitney. Feels that a bad reputation will affect current contributors and put off future ones
Orton, Charles William Previté- (1877-1947) historian
Typewritten letter, signed, to J. R. Tanner from Estonian Legation, London
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Gives information regarding a letter to Professor Vasilyev which has been returned, marked 'does not live at address given.' Will endeavour to locate the Professor.
Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Discusses his resignation as editor and gives his views on the relative merits of Z. N. Brooke and G. G. Coulton as a replacement. Also discusses Previte-Orton's abilities as editor
Whitney, James Pounder (1857-1939) ecclesiastical historian
Autograph letter, signed, in French, to J. R. Tanner from H. Pirenne, Sart lez Spa
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Is interested in the offer of writing a chapter on 'the growth of towns in Western Europe'. Asks questions regarding the content and the length of the piece.
Typewritten letter, signed, from Cambridge
Part of Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series
Has contacted Z. N. Brooke to offer him editorship. Has raised the editorial fee.