Correspondence and papers of James Anderson, volume VIII: papers on various topics., 1680-1725.
Scope and Contents
The contents include: papers on ‘Diplomata Scotiae’, especially Anderson`s attempts to obtain payment from Parliament; a proposal to give Anderson`s books to the Faculty of Advocates; a memorandum on the Leighton Library in Dunblane; notes on Sir Robert Sibbald`s Library (referring to ‘Bibliotheca Sibbaldiana’, pages 138-140); papers concerning Anderson`s wife, Jean Ellis, the widow and family of David Pringle, Surgeon Apothecary, and the Campbells of Calder; various household accounts; indentures with Anderson`s apprentices; and other legal papers.
Dates
- Creation: 1680-1725.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (218 folios.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Bibliography
‘Bibliotheca Sibbaldiana’ (Edinburgh, 1722).
Repository Details
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