Autograph manuscripts of dramas and other works of Sir David Erskine., Early 19th century.
Scope and Contents
(i) Letter, 1811, of Alexander Murray, Professor of Oriental Languages at Edinburgh, to Charles Smith, enclosing translation of a letter of Walda Selasse, Ras of Tigre, to George III. (Folio 1).
(ii) List of books and manuscripts concerning Egypt. (Folio 2).
(iii) `Memoirs of Goldoni`, Part I, Chapters 1-5. Written as autobiography. (Folios 3-50).
(iv) ‘Annals and Antiquities of Jedburgh`, Chapter 1. Apparently intended as a sequel to ‘Annals and Antiquities of Dryburgh’ (Kelso, 1828, 2nd edition 1836). (Folios 51-74).
(v) Fragment of a biography of St. Paul. (Folios 75-98).
(vi) Fragment, intended as the epilogue of a book, on the Inquisition. (Folios 99-104).
(vii) `James I of Scots`, a drama in two acts. There are two almost identical copies; the paper of the first is watermarked 1829. A much fuller version in five acts was published as ‘King James the First of Scotland’ (Kelso, 1827). (Folios 105-128, 129-152).
(viii) ‘James II, A Melo-Drama` in three acts. A longer version in five acts was published as ‘King James the Second of Scotland’ (Kelso, 1828). (Folios 153-184).
(ix) `King James the Third of Scotland, An Historical Drama in five acts`. The dedication is dated 1828. (Folios 185-266).
Dates
- Creation: Early 19th century.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (ii + 266 folios. Folio and under.)
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilms available:
Mf.Sec.MSS.112;
Mf.Sec.MSS.758.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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