Transcript, late 18th century, made for George Chalmers, of Thomas Innes`s ‘Civil and Ecclesiastical History of Scotland, from A.D 80 – A.D. 818’; volume 2: the `Chronological Memoirs`, from A.D. 636-818., 2nd quarter of 18th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.22.2.5
Scope and Contents
There is a pencil note on the flyleaf of the volume stating that “this appears to have been the first draught of the second volume of his `Ecclesiastical and Civil History of Scotland` which he did not live to perfect for the press".
Dates
- Creation: 2nd quarter of 18th century.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (ii + 191 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Custodial History
George Chalmers`s bookplate is pasted on the front board.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Bibliography
References are made to this work by George Chalmers in volume 1 of ‘Caledonia’ (London, 1807-1824).
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk