Microfilm of algebra lecture notes, 1723; and, documents, 1745, concerning the defence and surrender of Edinburgh in the Jacobite rising of 1745.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
'Dictats of Mr. [George] Cambe[l] concerning Algebra. Written by James Primeros[e]. Novʳ. 12, 1723’, being a pupil's notes of his master's teaching (MS.2821);
"Mr. McLourin’s Journall of what passed relating to the defence of Edinburgh from Monday Septemr. 2d. till Monday Septemr. 16th 1745", journal of Professor Colin Maclaurin (MS.299, folios 1-13);
Document, [?1745], concerning the ‘45 deal with the surrender of Edinburgh to Prince Charles Edward (MS.3142, folios 44-47).
Dates
- Creation: 1723, 1745.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
211 frames (entire reel).
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.2821; 299, folios1-13; 3142, folios 44-47.
Genre / Form
- 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
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