Letters of James Beattie to Thomas Cadell and William Gregory., 1786, 1792.
File
Identifier: MS.23638, folios 8-11
Scope and Contents
The letter, 1786, of James Beattie to Thomas Cadell mostly concerns the possibility of a third edition of Beattie`s `Essay on the Immutability of Truth`, but also his other literary works.
The letter, 1792, of James Beattie to William Gregory expresses Beattie`s regret that he is unable to aid Gregory regarding an unspecified request.
Dates
- Creation: 1786, 1792.
Creator
- Cadell, Thomas, publisher, the Elder, 1742-1802 (Recipient, Person)
- Gregory, William, Rector of St Andrews Church, Canterbury, d 1803 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.01 Linear metres (4 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought Sotheby`s, 18 July 1991, lot 167.23 July 1991Acc.10355
Subject
- Beattie, James, poet, 1735-1803 (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk