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Chorley, John Rutter, 1807-1867

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1807 - 1867

Biography

John Rutter Chorley (31 July 1806, Blackley Hurst, Lancashire – 29 June 1867, London) was an English author, bibliophile, and Hispanist (also interested in other Romance studies).

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

John Rutter Chorey letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 859465
Mss 859465
Date(s): 1859-08-15
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he feels personal affection and literary repect for Ticknor. Discusses the progress for his work and of Ticknor's new edition. The Irishman Dunne seems unequal to his task.

John Rutter Chorley

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 858605
Mss 858605
Date(s): 1858-11-05

John Rutter Chorley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 866118
Mss 866118
Date(s): 1866-01-18
Scope and Contents

Threed-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he sends Ticknor a book of verse. He has been in poor health.

John Rutter Chorley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 858652
Mss 858652
Date(s): 1858-12-02
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor, thanking him for the notice of I. de Montalvan and questions other editions. Also talks about trying to get his collection in order.

John Rutter Chorley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 859211
Mss 859211
Date(s): 1859-03-11
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Rutter Chorley to George Ticknor in Boston in which he speaks of the Historical Society's great loss. Mr. Frothingham's discourse pleases him. Did not agree with Mr. Quincy nad speaks of several publications.

John Rutter Chorley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 858421.1
Mss 858421.1
Date(s): 1858-07-21
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from John Rutter in London to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he translation has reached him and he comments on it. Questions the worth of the additions. Hears of Mr. Prescott's health.

John Rutter Chorley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 858475
Mss 858475
Date(s): 1858-08-25
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from John Rutter Chorley to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that he has seen Gayangor and discusses the content of a book recentlt acquired. Also talks about the completion of the telegraph lines across the Atlantic which are an interesting achievement.

John Rutter Chorley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 859275
Mss 859275
Date(s): 1859-04-25
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor in Boston in which he thanks him for the prompt attention to his request. Is glad to hear of Ticknor's progress. Talks of literary matters.

John Rutter Chorley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 861274.1
Mss 861274.1
Date(s): 1861-04-24
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Rutter Chorley in London to George Ticknor, wishing Ticknor to accept a book. Gives information about it. Plans to publish another catalog. Speaks of other authors.

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