Letter of James Beattie to John Pinkerton concerning the rhythms of ancient verse forms, in particular the Sapphic form., 1778.
Item
Identifier: MS.23638, folios 5-7
Scope and Contents
Included with the letter is an engraving of James Beattie.
Dates
- Creation: 1778.
Creator
- Pinkerton, John, antiquary, 1758-1826 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.01 Linear metres (3 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1983, Spike Hughes Rare Books, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire.Acc.8505
Subject
- Beattie, James, poet, 1735-1803 (Person)
- Beattie, James, poet, 1735-1803 (Depicted, Person)
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