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Manuscript of an apparently unpublished essay by William Cross[e], 'Some considerations by way of Essay, upon the means of civilizing the Highlands and extinguishing Jacobitism in Scotland'.

 Item
Identifier: MS.5201

Scope and Contents

The author of the essay, who was Sheriff of Lanark and Professor of Law at Glasgow, recommends a policy of severity, to be enforced by garrisons of troops.

Dates

  • Creation: 1748.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

93 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

93 folios.

Custodial History

The manuscript was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1949.

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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