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Lecture notes on ethics taken by James Nairn, son of Sir Thomas Nairn of Dunsinane, 1708-1709, from lectures possibly delivered by John Hay, Minister of Falkland and Regent at St Leonard's College, St Andrews.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19317

Scope and Contents

In addition to the lectures, there are notes on astrology and on the properties of miscellaneous herbs, spices, and fruits, early 18th century, (inverted folios 1-15).

Dates

  • Creation: Early 18th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

155 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

140 + 15 inverted folios.

Custodial History

By 1766 the volume appears to have passed to David Nairn and is initialled 'D.N.' on both covers.

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

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