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Letters, of, to, and concerning Dugald Stewart., c. 1796-1820.

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Identifier: MS.23638, folios 139-160

Scope and Contents

Letter of Dugald Stewart to William Petty, c 1796, on the education available at Edinburgh University.

Extract of the same letter.

Copy of a letter of Dugald Stewart to Elizabeth Dunning, 1796, on her son, Richard Dunning`s, integration at Edinburgh University.

Letter of Elizabeth Dunning to William Petty, 1796, on the good news that she has received about her son, in the previous letter.

Copy of a letter of William Petty, 1796, on his intention to send his younger son, Henry, to Edinburgh University.

Letter of Dugald Stewart to William Petty, 1796, on the education that Henry would receive at Edinburgh University.

Letter of Dugald Stewart to William Petty, 1797, on the progress that Henry is making at Edinburgh University.

Letter of Duglad Stewart to Henry Petty, 1799, offering his congratulations on his successes at Cambridge University.

Letter of Dugald Stewart to Henry Petty, 1799, enquiring about his intended tour of the continent before entering public life.

Letter of Dugald Stewart to Henry Petty, 1820, on the parliamentary election of 1820.

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1796-1820.

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Series:

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 (10 letters.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought from Christie`s, 1994, lot 80.Acc.11140

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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