Letters, of, to, and concerning Dugald Stewart., c. 1796-1820.
Scope and Contents
Letter of Dugald Stewart to William Petty, c 1796, on the education available at Edinburgh University.
Extract of the same letter.
Copy of a letter of Dugald Stewart to Elizabeth Dunning, 1796, on her son, Richard Dunning`s, integration at Edinburgh University.
Letter of Elizabeth Dunning to William Petty, 1796, on the good news that she has received about her son, in the previous letter.
Copy of a letter of William Petty, 1796, on his intention to send his younger son, Henry, to Edinburgh University.
Letter of Dugald Stewart to William Petty, 1796, on the education that Henry would receive at Edinburgh University.
Letter of Dugald Stewart to William Petty, 1797, on the progress that Henry is making at Edinburgh University.
Letter of Duglad Stewart to Henry Petty, 1799, offering his congratulations on his successes at Cambridge University.
Letter of Dugald Stewart to Henry Petty, 1799, enquiring about his intended tour of the continent before entering public life.
Letter of Dugald Stewart to Henry Petty, 1820, on the parliamentary election of 1820.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1796-1820.
Creator
- Stewart, Dugald, philosopher, 1753–1828 (Recipient, Person)
- Petty, William, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, Prime Minister, formerly Fitzmaurice, 1737-1805 (Recipient, Person)
- Dunning, Elizabeth, Lady Ashburton, née Baring, wife of John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton, 1744-1809 (Recipient, Person)
- Petty-Fitzmaurice, Henry, 3rd Marquess of Landsdowne, politician, 1780-1863 (Recipient, Person)
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.01 Linear metres (10 letters.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from Christie`s, 1994, lot 80.Acc.11140
Subject
- Stewart, Dugald, philosopher, 1753–1828 (Person)
- Dunning, Richard Barre, 2nd Baron Ashburton, politician, 1782-1823 (Person)
- Petty, William, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, Prime Minister, formerly Fitzmaurice, 1737-1805 (Person)
- Dunning, Elizabeth, Lady Ashburton, née Baring, wife of John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton, 1744-1809. (Person)
Repository Details
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