Letters, etc., associated with Robert Burns and of or relating to Sir Walter Scott, collected by William Finlay Watson and titled 'Burns and Scott'., Late 18th century-early 19th century.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of letters and documents in the autograph of literary, political, social, artistic, naval, military, and legal celebrities, chiefly covering the period from the sixteenth century to the nineteenth.
The first 2,300 items bear numbers given in the National Galleries. Certain letters, etc., have been retained for exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery; the series is therefore not continuous (see MS.595).
Dates
- Creation: Late 18th century-early 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
230 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Undetermined
Arrangement
230 folios.
The items associciated with Robert Burns begin on folio 1, those relating to Sir Walter Scott on folio 147.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk