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Macdonald, Frederika4
Nicoll, Sir William Robertson2
Jack, T.C. & Jack, E.C.1
Shorter, Clement King1

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Sender: Jack, T.C. & Jack, E.C.

Recipient: Macdonald, Frederika

Letters: 2

Date(s): 3 Jan 1914; 5 Jan 1914

Location: BC MS 19c Bronte, Bronteana C87, bound (nos. 6-7) in volume lettered "Frederika Macdonald. 1896-1914. Bronteana"

Note: On publication difficulties with recipient's book ["The Secret of Charlotte Brontë"] due to the Shorter copyright claim regarding Charlotte Brontë's letters; resolved in the second letter. Senders are publishers.

Sender: Macdonald, Frederika

Recipient: Nicoll, Sir William Robertson

Letters: 1

Date(s): 26 Feb [18]94

Location: BC MS 19c Bronte C14, no.2 in volume lettered "Ellen Nussey. Brontëana".

Category: 19c2 Female

Note: Negotiations with Mlle Louise Heger over reproduction of a drawing by Charlotte Brontë, also "devoirs" by Charlotte and Emily Brontë, in forthcoming book; Charlotte's feelings for M. Heger and Mme Heger's reaction to their correspondence - both Hegers seem to have behaved very honourably in the matter. 6 page (4 leaves) original bound with transcript. Addressee given as "Dr Nicoll"; letter unsigned.

Sender: Macdonald, Frederika

Recipient: Nicoll, Sir William Robertson

Letters: 2

Date(s): 13 May 1896; 30 Jul 1913

Location: BC MS 19c Bronte, Bronteana C87, bound (nos.1 and 2 with transcripts) in volume lettered "Frederika Macdonald. 1896-1914. Bronteana"

Category: 19c2 Female

Note: First letter on M. Heger's death and sender's memories of him; refers to letters to him from Charlotte Brontë in his widow's possession. 4 pp. Second letter suggesting an interview with him; regarding her memories of the Hegers.

Sender: Macdonald, Frederika

Recipient: Shorter, Clement King

Letters: 6

Date(s): 10 Dec 1913 - 29 Jan 1914

Location: BC MS 19c Bronte, Bronteana C87, bound (nos.3-5, 8-10, with transcripts) in volume lettered "Frederika Macdonald. 1896-1914. Bronteana"

Note: On copyright position regarding quotation of Charlotte Brontë - Constantin Heger correspondence in her forthcoming book.