Miscellaneous papers, largely associated with Sir Walter Scott., 1607, 1647, 1707, 1725-1735, 1829, undated.
Scope and Contents
The papers include reports on witch-trials in Germany, 1647; copies of letters of James Thomson, 1725-1735 (published in the Aldine Edition of Thomson's 'Poems', London, 1830); Robert Gourlay, ‘Plans for the Improvement of Edinburgh,’ 1829 (printed), with relevant letters, 1829; ‘The Suicide’, a poem; and ‘Nathalia Sherimenitef’, an account of Natal’ya Borisovna Sheremeteva, afterwards Princess Dolgorukova.
Dates
- Creation: 1607, 1647, 1707, 1725-1735, 1829, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
151 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
i + 150 folios.
Other Finding Aids
A list of contents has been placed at the beginning.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Major-General Sir Walter Maxwell Scott.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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