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Papers, undated, of Hugh Dalrymple Murray Kynynmound concerning philosophy, chronology, and miscellaneous papers., Early 18th century.

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Identifier: MS.12813

Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows. (i) 'Of the Laws of Evidence' (folio 1); (ii) Philosophical tract concerning justice and injustice (folio 18); (iii) Tract concerning the existence of witches (folio 22); (iv) 'Extract from Gerards Herbal' with related articles (John Gerard, ‘The Herball’, edited by Thomas Johnson, (London, 1636) (folio 28); (v) Review of Jean Baptiste Du Halde's ‘The General History of China’ (London, 1736) (folio 38); (vi) 'From the travels of the Abbé [François] Sevin just now arriv'd from Greece' (folio 67); (vii) “Remarks on Mr. Warburton's Divine Legation' (referring to William Warburton, ‘The divine legation of Moses’ (London, 1737-1741) (folio 70); (viii) Notes and drafts concerning chronology (folio 72); (ix) Draft of an essay concerning the use of history (folio 121).

Dates

  • Creation: Early 18th century.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

124 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

124 folios.

Repository Details

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

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