Notebook containing notes, probably taken by Peter Stewart, writer, Provost of Campbeltown, on dictates on rhetoric delivered by Hugh Blair.
Scope and Contents
The notebook has some miscellaneous early 19th century newspaper cuttings posted in (folios i-v) and a notice of the death of Sir Thomas Reid, Baronet, written 1823, probably by William Ferguson (folio 183 verso). An article by A I B Stewart, ascribes the volume to Peter Stewart and gives family details (loosely enclosed at back, folio 190-196).
Dates
- Creation: ?1760-1775.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
202 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
vi folios + 196 folios.
Custodial History
Ownership of the notebook passed from the Stewart family. The name William Ferguson, Campbeltown occurs, (probably William Ferguson, merchant, grocer and ironmonger) and also another name probably Sheriff Campbell, Campbeltown (possibly Duncan Campbell, sheriff substitute of Kintyre).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1985, by A I B Stewart.
- 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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