Microfilm of memoranda for David Hume’s ‘History of England’, not in Hume’s handwriting except the titles which are written and signed by him; and, historical notes of David Hume.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.218
Scope and Contents
'Memoranda for my history of England written in July 1745 or 46. David Hume. James Court, 1750’ (MS.732);
‘No. 2. Memorandum of Notes and dates for my history of England, 1749. David Hume. James Court’ (MS.733);
‘No. 5. See Miscellaneous Notes. Memoranda &c. for my history of England written during the year 1749. James Court. 1759. David Hume’ (MS.734);
Historical notes, [?1797-?1850], of David Hume (MS.786, folios 143-150).
Dates
- Creation: 1745-[?1850].
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.732-734, and 786, folios 143-150.
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
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk