Volume begun at both ends by John Hamilton for lecture notes and later for other uses, and subsequently used to contain a catalogue of the books in the Gray Library, Haddington., 1639-1658, 1740.
Scope and Contents
Volume begun at both ends containing lecture notes, 1639-1640, on the works of Aristotle by John Hamilton, who has used it subsequently to contain records of receipts and payments, 1656-1658, as minister (folio 24-30), a list of his books (folio 99 inverted), and an index to his sermons (folio 101 inverted). In 1740 it was used to contain a catalogue of the books in the Gray Library, Haddington (f.121 inverted), possibly for stocktaking purposes, the list being signed at the beginning and end by one of the trustees and the librarian (ff.121 inverted, 155 inverted).
Both covers are blind-stamped IH.
Leaves are torn out before folios 1 and 28, 99 inverted and 118 inverted.
Dates
- Creation: 1639-1658, 1740.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
185 Leaves ; Folio.
Arrangement
30 + 155 inverted + blank folios.
Custodial History
Gray Library bookplate inside the back cover.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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