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Correspondence and papers of James Anderson, Writer to the Signet.

 Series
Identifier: Adv.MS.29.1.2(I)-(VIII)

Scope and Contents

Anderson`s personal affairs, his business interests (as lawyer, factor, and Postmaster-General), and his historical researches (which culminated in the posthumous publication of ‘Diplomata Scotiae’) are all represented.

Dates

  • Creation: 1680-1728.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (8 volumes. Folio and under.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Related Materials

For other papers of James Anderson see Adv.MS.29.3.4 and Ch.A.143-204.

Bibliography

Anderson, James. ‘Diplomata Scotiae’ (Edinburgh, 1739).
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
03 07 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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