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Correspondence and papers of the publisher, Robert Cadell, and of his grandchildren in the Stevenson family.

 Fonds
Identifier: MSS.21001-21069

Scope and Contents

Robert Cadell (1788-1849) was the partner of Archibald Constable, and, after the dissolution of that partnership in 1825, the sole publisher of Walter Scott's novels. His papers reflect his personal and business relations with Scott and other authors, as well as his family affairs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1802-mid 20th century, undated.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

69 Volumes ; Unless otherwise stated, all the volumes are folio and under.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

The papers are arranged as follows: MSS.21001-21013. Correspondence. MSS.21014-21043. Diaries. MSS.21044-21052. Accounts. MSS.21053-21060. Legal and business papers. MSS.21061-21068. Stevenson papers. MS.21069. Miscellaneous papers.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1971, except MSS.21055-21060, bought, 1974.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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National Library of Scotland
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