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Maitland, Frederic William, 1850-1906 (legal historian)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1850 - 1906

Biography

Frederic William Maitland (1850-1906), son of John Gorham Maitland, was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he took the moral sciences tripos (B.A., 1873; M.A. 1876). He was called to the bar in 1876, and thereafter became reader in English law at Cambridge in 1884, and Downing professor, 1888-1906. He was the founder of the Selden Society, which sought to encourage the study of the history of English law, and served as its literary director in 1895. He became Ford's lecturer at Oxford in 1897, and Rede lecturer at Cambridge in 1901. He was also made an honorary fellow of Trinity College.

Found in 90 Collections and/or Records:

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Letter from Frederic W. Maitland (1850-1906) to Henry Jackson, 27 Apr. 1904

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/348
Scope and Contents

He asks for verification of the correct use of accents in Stephens' 'Hobbes'

Dates: 27 Apr. 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous letters
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Letter from Frederic W. Maitland to Sir Leslie Stephen (1833-1904), 7 Jan. 1895

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/86
Scope and Contents

If he outlives Stephen, he will publish any unfinished book by Stephen, without making alterations; he would not like to execute the biography of Stephen: would leave out much intimate matter; Stephen should leave detailed instructions; 'I should like to think that the men who read your books would know a little of your devoted love and your sorrow.'

Dates: 7 Jan. 1895
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous accessions
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Cambridge, 7 June 1895

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/4
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 7 June 1895
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Cambridge, 10 Dec. 1896 (Circa.)

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/9A
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 10 Dec. 1896 (Circa.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 3 Mar. 1895

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/3
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 3 Mar. 1895
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 20 June 1896

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/9
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 20 June 1896
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 23 Feb. 1897

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/10
Scope and Contents

postcard

Dates: 23 Feb. 1897
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 28 Feb 1897

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/10A
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 28 Feb 1897
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 6 May 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/20
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 6 May 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 28 May 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/21
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 28 May 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 26 Aug. 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/22
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 26 Aug. 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 17 Oct. 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/23
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 17 Oct. 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 30 Oct. 1900

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/24
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 30 Oct. 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 29 Apr. 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/25
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 29 Apr. 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 6 May 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/26
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 6 May 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
 Fonds

Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 19 May 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/27
Scope and Contents

postcard

Dates: 19 May 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 9 June 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/29
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 9 June 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 30 July 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/30
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 30 July 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 14 Nov. 1901

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/31
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 14 Nov. 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
 Fonds

Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 22 Apr. 1902

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/32
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 22 Apr. 1902
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
 Fonds

Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 22 June 1902

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/33
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 22 June 1902
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
 Fonds

Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 27 June 1902

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/34
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 27 June 1902
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
 Fonds

Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 30 Aug. 1902

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/36
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 30 Aug. 1902
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
 Fonds

Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 28 Sept. 1902

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/38
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 28 Sept. 1902
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
 Fonds

Letter from Maitland to Poole, Downing College, 14 Oct. 1902

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7474/39
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The majority of the letters concern Maitland's contributions to the journal English Historical Review. There are also two letters (MS Add.7474/53-54) from Maitland to William Henry Stevenson (1858-1924), philologist and historian.

Dates: 14 Oct. 1902
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Reginald Lane Poole: Letters to him from F.W. Maitland
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