Transcript of Adv.MS.6.2.18: 'Extracts from the manuscripts of Sir John Lauder of Fountainhall', made by Alexander Campbell, the musical writer, for Sir Walter Scott in 1818, with numerous notes in Scott's handwriting.
Item
Identifier: MS.538
Scope and Contents
A note of Alexander Campbell (folio 351) states that the last proof-sheet of the transcript was printed by October 1820. Six leaves are wanting, the first page of the transcript being page 9 of the printed text (page 5 of Adv.MS. 6.2.18).
Dates
- Creation: 1818.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
349 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
iv + 345 folios.
Custodial History
The papers were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Sotheby’s Sale, 5 December 1929, lot 758.
Bibliography
Walter Scott's notes were embodied in his edition entitled ‘Chronological notes of Scottish affairs from 1680 till 1701; being chiefly taken from the Diary of Lord Fountainhall’ (Edinburgh, 1822).
Genre / Form
- 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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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk