Manuscripts
Fergusson, Alexander, 1830-1892. 1 letter to Sir Richard Francis Burton, 1821-1890, A.L.S. (4 p.), (1884, May 6), Edinburgh (Scot.). Kirkpatrick Catalogue: 107, Box 2
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Fergusson, Alexander, 1830-1892. [Swords], 1 drawing: color, (1884, Apr. 26), Edinburgh (Scot.). Kirkpatrick Catalogue: 107, Box 5
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[Cameron, Verney Lovett, 1844-1894]. 1 letter to [Sir Richard Francis Burton, 1821-1890], A.L.S. (6 p.), ([ca. 1884]?), London (Eng.). Kirkpatrick Catalogue: 107, Box 2
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[G----, C---- W----?]. 1 letter to Sir Richard Francis Burton, 1821-1890, A.L.S. (6 p.), ([1872], July 8), Edinburgh (Scot.). Kirkpatrick Catalogue: 107, Box 5
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Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890. The Book of the Sword: Vol. I: [research material: autograph notes & printed material], A.MS. & printed (95 p.), ([before 1884]). Kirkpatrick Catalogue: 107, Box 3
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Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890. Adjutant-General's Office: Infantry Sword Exercise, Revised Edition: [signed & annotated by Burton], 1 vol., (40 p.), ([1842]). Kirkpatrick Catalogue: 107, Box 4
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Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890. "The Sentiment of the Sword. A Country-House Dialogue: Appendix:" [early draft], A.MS.S. (32 p.), ([before 1890 Oct.]). Kirkpatrick Catalogue: 107, Box 1
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