Book titled 'Memorials of the Wesley Family: including biographical and historical sketches of all the members of the family for 250 years', written by George J. Stevenson (London, 1876)

Containers:

Box 3 (MS 10371)

Component identifier:

File 14

Content Summary:

This collection comprises a book titled 'Memorials of the Wesley Family: including biographical and historical sketches of all the members of the family for 250 years', written by George J. Stevenson (London, 1876), with annotations by Rev. Louis Henry Wellesley Wesley (Anglican clergyman, 1844-1931). The book includes an additional autograph note by Wellesley Wesley. This copy was inscribed to Evelyn Katrine Gwenfra Wellesley nee Williams (1855-1939), Duchess of Wellington and wife of Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, and it bears the bookplate of her brother-in-law Arthur Richard Wellesley (1849-1934), 4th Duke of Wellington from 1900. This copy lacks Preface pages vii-x, and is stamped 'The Wellesleys' in gold lettering on the spine and front cover.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection has been acquired from Jamie and Michael Kassler in instalments received in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.

Arrangement:

Letter originally enclosed within the book has been removed and placed in mylar in a separate folder. Both the book and the folder have been placed in one large archival bag together. Book has been labelled volume 14 and letter folder 14A.

Subjects:

Performing arts
Science and technology

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