Diary containing a record, 7 December 1829-23 September 1831, kept by Robert Cadell of his conversations with Sir Walter Scott., 1829-1831.
Item
Identifier: MS.21043
Scope and Contents
The principal subject is Walter Scott's works and financial affairs, but conversations with members of Scott's family and others are also noted.
The manuscript and proof of a verse written by Scott for ‘Count Robert of Paris’ have been inserted (folios 88a-88b).
The conversations are followed (folio 124) by a 'Memorandum as to what passed at Abbotsford on the day of the funeral', 1832.
Dates
- Creation: 1829-1831.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
128 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
128 folios.
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