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Letters. Correspondence.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.

Found in 10927 Collections and/or Records:

Assorted papers of Janet Paisley, including examples of her poetry, plays and television drama scripts; with papers relating to her interest in the Scots language, and the history of Scotland., 1987-2011.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.14151 Box 3(1)-(11)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This is a box list of the papers of Janet Paisley, as received by the Library. No attempt has been made currently to review the order of the papers, to date them or to otherwise interpret them. The aim of the box list is to facilitate access in advance of any fuller arrangement and description.

Dates: 1987-2011.

Assorted personal correspondence and papers of Naomi Mitchison., 1930-1987

 Series
Identifier: Acc.10888/1-6
Scope and Contents

Letters sent between Naomi Mitchison and various correspondents. Correspondents include her husband Dick Mitchison; writers Bessie Head, George Mackay Brown and Joan Aiken; as well as Kgosi Linchwe II and Kathleen Nono Motsepe. Also includes non-legal contract and cover letter written by Naomi Mitchison addressing H. T. Wade-Gery.

Dates: Other: 1930-1987

Assorted, printed items concerning William Gifford either personally, or in his capacity as editor of the "Quarterly Review"., 1815-? 1827.

 File
Identifier: MS.42258
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Editor and satirist William Gifford (1756-1826) was an important figure in the history of the publishing house of John Murray. As editor of the 'Quarterly Review', Gifford was heavily involved in producing a significant, highly respected and popular periodical. In addition, Gifford acted as a literary advisor to John Murray [II] and his opinion was highly valued by the publisher.There is a vast amount of correspondence here, including hundreds to John Murray [II]. There is...
Dates: 1815-? 1827.

Autobiographical papers of Donald Macleod., [1911]-1925, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.9831
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows. (i) Manuscript of the incomplete autobiography of Donald Macleod, from his birth in 1831 to his removal to The Park parish in 1869. (Folio 1.) (ii) An appreciation of his cousin the Very Reverend Norman Macleod, Doctor of Divinity, of Inverness, by Donald Macleod, [1911]. (Folio 25.) (iii) Letter, 1916, of William Canton, formerly sub-editor of ‘Good words’, to Agnes M Macleod, concerning her father's autobiography, and suggesting publication of a biography....
Dates: [1911]-1925, undated.

Autobiographical papers of Mary E Haldane., 1896, [1916-1917], 1922-1925, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.20017
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of an account, 1896, (possibly a fair copy written up from notes or a diary) of a trip to Italy, travelling as far as Rome (folio 1), and reminiscences, ?1916, 1922-1925, undated, of Mary E Haldane’s early life and experiences (folio 15).

Dates: 1896, [1916-1917], 1922-1925, undated

Autobiographical papers of Mary E Haldane., 1896, [1916-1917], 1922-1925, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.20017 (Part 1)
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of an account, 1896, (possibly a fair copy written up from notes or a diary) of a trip to Italy, travelling as far as Rome (folio 1), and reminiscences, ?1916, 1922-1925, undated, of Mary E Haldane’s early life and experiences (folio 15).

Dates: 1896, [1916-1917], 1922-1925, undated.

Autograph collection., 1795-1889.

 File
Identifier: MS.10290
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The correspondents include politicians, artists and figures from the medical and theatrical professions. It probably belonged to Jean Lang, née Blaikie, to whom many of the letters are addressed, but a substantial amount of the correspondence is to William Miller, Member of the Society of Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland, and the physician, Sir Thomas Lauder-Brunton.

Dates: 1795-1889.

Autograph collection., 1890-1925, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.10291
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The correspondents include politicians, artists and figures from the medical and theatrical professions. It probably belonged to Jean Lang, née Blaikie, to whom many of the letters are addressed, but a substantial amount of the correspondence is to William Miller, Member of the Society of Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland, and the physician, Sir Thomas Lauder-Brunton.

Dates: 1890-1925, undated.

Autograph letters of Charles I and Charles II, with transcripts., [1643], 1663.

 File
Identifier: MS.573, folios 74-80
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows.An autograph letter of Charles I to William, 8th Earl of Glencairn, [1643], assuring him ‘upon the word of a Prince that I shall neuer retract any thing I have graunted either in religion or liberty to my subiects in Scotland’, with transcript. (Folio 74.)An autograph letter of Charles II to ‘My Lord Chancelour of Scotland’ (William, 8th Earl of Glencairn), 1663. The bearer, ‘my Lord St. Andrews’, will acquaint him with the reasons and...
Dates: [1643], 1663.

Autograph manuscripts of dramas and other works of Sir David Erskine., Early 19th century.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.5.1.16
Scope and Contents (i) Letter, 1811, of Alexander Murray, Professor of Oriental Languages at Edinburgh, to Charles Smith, enclosing translation of a letter of Walda Selasse, Ras of Tigre, to George III. (Folio 1).(ii) List of books and manuscripts concerning Egypt. (Folio 2).(iii) `Memoirs of Goldoni`, Part I, Chapters 1-5. Written as autobiography. (Folios 3-50).(iv) ‘Annals and Antiquities of Jedburgh`, Chapter 1. Apparently intended as a sequel to ‘Annals and Antiquities...
Dates: Early 19th century.