Miscellaneous items of or concerning Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott.
Scope and Contents
Framed declaration, 1786, by Elizabeth Paton regarding her child by Robert Burns;
Exciseman`s notes by Robert Burns;
Four letters, 1816-1829, of Sir Walter Scott to Joseph Train;
Volume containing a manuscript copy, 1896, of `Brief sketch of a correspondence with Sir Walter Scott commencing in the year 1814` by Joseph Train;
Printed book, `The Homes and Haunts of Sir Walter Scott` (1897) by George G Napier.
Dates
- Creation: 1786-1897.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.11 Linear metres (2 volumes + 1 folder + 1 envelope + 1 box.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The deposit was received in two stages, the `Brief sketch of a correspondence with Sir Walter Scott commencing in the year 1814` and `The Homes and Haunts of Sir Walter Scott` were received, 14 January 1995.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited, 1980, by Mr J W Gordon Barr, Earlston.5 June 1980
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk