Commonplace books.
Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:
Commonplace book of the Reverend John Hunter, Minister of Ayr, containing sermons, verse, correspondence, and notes on mechanics., [Circa 1685-circa 1711.]
Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.
Commonplace book of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Malcolm., 1839.
Diaries, letter books and commonplace book, 1835-1884, of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Malcolm (1782-1851) his sons, Rear Admiral George John Malcolm (1830-1884), and Pulteney Malcolm (1831-1852) of the Bengal Civil Service, and of George John Malcolm's wives, Ottonie von Dungern (1841-1866) and Sophie von Brockdorff (1846-1927).
Commonplace-book of William Drummond of Hawthornden, commencing with a collection of anecdotes, pasquils, jests, epitaphs, impresas, etc., entitled 'Democritie, a labyrinth of delight'., First half of 17th century.
The notes, 'Letters of W. Drummond to sundries all his owen hand. Sept. 16, 1693', and 'Manie of them printed, 1703', on folio 103, which was found loose in this volume, seem to refer to the contents of MS.2061.
Commonplace-book of William Drummond of Hawthornden entitled 'Ephemeris', containing lists of books, extracts from other authors, etc., 1606-1614, undated.
Some of the lists are dated; the dates range from 1606 to 1614 (folios 359 verso-386)
Commonplace book of William Soutar., 1918.
William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.
Commonplace book of William Soutar., 1919.
William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.
Commonplace book of William Soutar., 1919-1922.
William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.
Commonplace book of William Soutar., 1921-1922.
William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.
Commonplace book of William Soutar., 1925.
William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.
Commonplace book of William Soutar., 1926.
William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.
Commonplace book previously owned by Walter Forsyth and subsequently by John Gray., 1646, 1699-[circa 1702.]
The commonplace book contains notes, 1646, by Walter Forsyth on subjects of dispute between the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches (folio 2) and notes and extracts, 1699-circa 1702, by John Gray from various printed books by John Edwards (folio 116), Sir Richard Baker (folio 139), Gilbert Burnet (folios 150, 159), and Meric Casaubon (folio 173).
A leaf is torn out between folios 95 and 96.
Commonplace book previously owned by Walter Forsyth and subsequently by John Gray., 1648, [circa 1702.]
The commonplace book contains theological notes and extracts, 1648 by Walter Forsyth with an index of topics covered, and, written in the spaces between entries (as far as folio 52 verso), extracts from various printed books, especially from the works of Jeremy Collier, and ecclesiastical biographies, circa 1702.
Commonplace book 'to Miss [Anne] Stuart, Castle Milk, a Love token from K.H.', 1758.
Commonplace book, undated, in Henry Robert Oswald's hand, containing various short moral precepts labelled 'Sentimental Sentences and Truths collected from Various Sources', and a precis of the main points of the lectures of Hugh Blair, delivered in his capacity of Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres in the University of Edinburgh, 1762-1783., Early 19th century.
It is likely that the notes on the lectures of Hugh Blair were taken not from the actual lectures, but from the published version which first appeared on Blair's retirement in 1783, and which went through several later editions.
Commonplace book, undated, of Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot., Mid 19th century.
Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot, the son of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist, spent his entire career either in or attached to the Colonial Office. In the 1830's he was in Canada for some years and his memoranda and correspondence for the period are of great interest. He was also involved in the organisation of the penal colonies, in emigration, and in the running of the Colonial Office itself.
Commonplace Book used mostly by Sir John Stuart Forbes., Mid 19th century.
Commonplace-books, etc., of Richard Lovell Edgeworth of Edgeworthstown and his family, with some notes in pencil ascribing names, dates, etc., to poems., 1793-early 19th century.
Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.
Commonplace books of Alexander Fraser Tytler., ?1778-1812.
Includes notes and observations on contemporary Enlightenment figures.
Commonplace books of Anne Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran., 1824-1857, undated.
Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.
Commonplace books of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd., 1907-1970, undated.
Born in Cults, Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd was educated in Aberdeen and became a lecturer in English at Aberdeen College of Education. She wrote poems in Scots and English and three novels as well as articles for magazines and journals.
Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1813-1820, undated.
Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.
Commonplace books of Helen Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson 4th Baronet of Kilkerran., 1816-1831.
Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.
Commonplace-books of John Stuart Blackie, containing thoughts, poems, etc., 1884-1894.
Commonplace books of Lady Caroline Lamb., 1810-1812.
Two commonplace books of Lady Caroline Lamb. The first, the 'green book', contains poems, literary passages, sketches, watercolours, and translations from Greek, among other entries. The second, the 'blue book’, is addressed to Lord Byron, with whom Lamb had a disastrous affair in 1812. She compiled the 'blue book' as a commemoration of their affair and it contains letters to the poet, as well poems, prose passages and watercolours.
Commonplace books of Sara Austen., Mid 19th century.
The two commonplace books were compiled by Sara Austen in the 19th century. The first contains reflections upon religious beliefs. The second consists of prose and verse.