Negative microfilm of manuscripts of, and collected by, Sir Walter Scott., 4th quarter of 18th century-early 19th century.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Journal of Sir Walter Scott, from 9 February 1826 to 13 April 1831 (MS.1570);
Excerpts from Sir Walter Scott’s marginal notes, 4th quarter of 18th century-early 19th century, in books at Abbotsford, compiled by his sons Walter and Charles in 1832 (MS.1571);
Certified copy, dated 1712, of an account of the court-martial held on John, Master of Sinclair, for the murder of Ensign Hugh Schaw and Captain Alexander Schaw, 1708 (MS.1572);
Transcript of ‘Memoirs of the Insurrection in the year 1715 by John, Master of Sinclair’, [1799 of after-1803, or after] (MS.1573).
Dates
- Creation: 4th quarter of 18th century-early 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.1570-1573.
Existence and Location of Copies
A positive microfilm is available at Mf.Sec.MSS.616.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk