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| Creator: | Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877. |
| Title: | John Lothrop Motley Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1854-1857 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Typescript copy of correspondence between the American historian and his British publisher, John Chapman. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
John Lothrop Motley (1814-1877) was an American historian and diplomat. He was secretary of the US legation at St. Petersburg in 1841, and later ambassador to Austria (1861-1867) and Great Britain (1869). While in Europe, Motley researched the history of the Netherlands. In 1856 he completed a three volume history, The Rise of the Dutch Republic. He initially had difficulty finding a British publisher and had to self-publish through John Chapman. The book was a popular success in both Britain and the United States and became a standard work of Dutch history.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The John Lothrop Motley Correspondence contains typed copies of Motley's letters sent to his first British publisher, John Chapman. There are 12 letters, all related to the publication of Motley's book, The Rise of the Dutch Republic. The correspondence is mainly concerned with different aspects of the publication, including revisions during the printing, negotiations with various publishers, and the process of securing copyright in England.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
John Lothrop Motley Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Kenneth Rendell, 1967
Finding Aid Information
Created by: LMD
Date: 12 November 2009
Revision history: 16 Jul 2012 - LCNAF updates (MRC)