ALsS : to George Moor, 1864-1883.

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ALsS : to George Moor, 1864-1883.

Letters to his solicitor, chiefly about business, one with instructions for changes in his will. Also two letters from FitzGerald's brother Peter to Moor, about a power of attorney.

1 v. (61 items) in case ; 31 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8344041

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Moor, George, active 1864-1883

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FitzGerald, Peter, 1807?-1875

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Fitzgerald, Edward, 1809-1883

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Edward FitzGerald was an English author and translator, best known for his popular translation of The Rubáiyát. Born Edward Marlborough Purcell into one of the wealthiest families in England, the family name was changed when his mother inherited her family fortune. He was educated at Oxford University, after which he travelled constantly for a time and wrote poetry, as well as translating verse from several languages. Although talented, he lacked the motivation to devote himself to writing; he...