Sterling family papers 1811-1950

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Sterling family papers 1811-1950

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The collection consists of writings by John Sterling, including Coeur-de-Lion, The Swiss Peasant Girl, and Thoughts in Rhyme; letters from Sterling to his son Edward concerning his education; and commonplace books and diaries kept by other members of the family, including his brother, Sir Anthony Coningham Sterling, and his mother Hester. The collection also contains a sketchbook which belonged to Sterling's granddaughter, the painter Frances Sterling.

Total Boxes: 3; Linear Feet: 1.04'

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349766

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Sterling, Edward, 1773-1847

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Sterling, Frances.

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Sterling, Hester.

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Sterling, Anthony, 1805-1871

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Epithet: Colonel; KCB 1860 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000362.0x00018e ...

Sterling, John, 1806-1844

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John Sterling (1806-1844) was a writer, curate, and poet. Diagnosed with consumption, or tuberculosis, in his twenties, he resigned his position as curate of Hurstmonceaux and devoted himself to writing. His works include the historical novel Arthur Coningsby; a collection of poems; The election, a verse narrative; Strafford, a tragedy; and several short stories. His writings were very well-regarded among his contemporaries and close friends, who included Thomas Carlyle, John Stuart Mill, Alfred...

Sterling family.

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Sir Anthony Coningham Sterling, eldest son of Captain Edward Sterling and Hester Coningham, was born in Dundalk in 1805. After several terms at Trinity College, Cambridge, he enlisted in the military and married Charlotte Baird. He was highly decorated for his part in the Crimean campaign of 1854 but became the center of an internal military scandal after the Indian Mutiny (1857-58). He authored a number of books including a translation of Russia under Nicholas I (1841) and Letters ...