Miscellaneous papers chiefly collected by Sir Walter Scott regarding historical and other matters, not Scottish., 1745-1832.
Scope and Contents
The papers include a copy of a letter of Adam Ferguson (afterwards Professor) from Vilvoorde Camp, 1745 (folio 25); an account of the Sepoy mutiny at Vellore of 1806, by an eyewitness (folio 97); notes on Rhodes ‘to save Sir Walter the trouble of looking out for information’, with sketches, by Sir William Gell, 1832 (folio 147); and notes on Indian manners supplied by Colonel James Ferguson for the “Surgeon’s daughter” [?1827] (folio 165).
Dates
- Creation: 1745-1832.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
193 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
ii + 191 folios.
Other Finding Aids
A list of contents has been placed at the beginning.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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