Manuscript of the speech concerning the Douglas Cause made by Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes, in the Court of Session, 11th July 1767., 1767.
Item
Identifier: MS.5355
Scope and Contents
The manuscript was written by Lord Hailes himself, and was apparently compiled from the notes he actually used on that occasion (see marginal note on folio 11 verso).
Dates
- Creation: 1767.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
24 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
24 folios.
Bibliography
The manuscript is identical with the speech published in ‘The speeches and judgement of the ... Lords of Council and Session ... etc.' (Edinburgh, 1768), compiled by William Anderson, but differs from the version printed in ‘The Douglas Cause’ (Glasgow, 1909) by A Francis Steuart, who appears to have regarded William Anderson's sources and methods of obtaining information as untrustworthy.
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Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk