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Small collections of letters and papers of the nineteenth century, with a few of the eighteenth century.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.1808-1809

Dates

  • Creation: 1741-1888, undated.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

2 Volumes ; Various sizes.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

Arranged in groups alphabetically under the names of people concerned, mainly as authors.

Custodial History

The letters and papers (except folio 85) were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1935-1937, except one letter of James Hogg (MS.1809, folio 85), presented, 1935, by Bernard Halliday, Leicester.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700