Four exercise-books, continuing the biography of Thomas Carlyle from the end of MS.2884, and ending with Chapter V, 'Launch into Literature (1819-182-)'., [1877, or before.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2885-2888
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
MSS.2884-2888 and several letters in MS.2883 (indicated under that number) formed part of a collection of material relating to Thomas Carlyle, formed, at least in part, by Frederick Martin, a copyist employed by Carlyle, who commenced a biography of Carlyle in the ‘Biographical Magazine’, 1877.
Dates
- Creation: [1877, or before.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
4 Volumes ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
The foliation is continuous throughout the volumes, and continues the original foliation of MS.2884, section (viii).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1938, Friends of the Bodleian.
Genre / Form
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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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk