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Three letters of David Hume to William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne.

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Identifier: Acc.11139

Scope and Contents

Concern Hume`s return to the life of a philosopher in Scotland, and appeals on behalf of Tobias Smollett and Dr Giraldi.

Dates

  • Creation: 1761-1767.

Creator

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Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Christies`s (New York) auction, 7 October 1994, lots 30-32.19 October 1994

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

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