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Correspondence and papers of James Anderson, volume IV: correspondence concerning Anderson`s historical research., 1698-1728.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.29.1.2(IV)

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Anderson`s personal affairs, his business interests (as lawyer, factor, and Postmaster-General), and his historical researches (which culminated in the posthumous publication of ‘Diplomata Scotiae’) are all represented.

Dates

  • Creation: 1698-1728.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (204 folios.)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Bibliography

Several of the letters are printed in ‘Analecta Scotica’ (1st series, pages 16-23 - Sir Richard Steele; pages 47-51 - Captain John Slezer; page 69 - John Colme; 2nd series, page 72 - Anderson; page 172 - the Countess of Bute).
Several are printed in ‘Catalogues of Scotish Writers’ by James Maidment (Edinburgh, 1833), pages 127-152 (passim).

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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