Second volume of the ‘Legacy book’ compiled for General Sir James Steuart of Coltness and Westshield by his aunt (possibly Elizabeth Steuart), consisting of reflections in verse chiefly on religious topics., 1790-1794.
Item
Identifier: MS.20264
Scope and Contents
The first volume is missing.
Most of the entries were written in 1793, with a few written in 1792 and 1794. Almost all are written in the hand of James Steuart's aunt.
Pasted in at the front of the volume is an engraving, 1790, of Selina, Countess of Huntingdon.
Dates
- Creation: 1790-1794.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
113 Leaves ; Quarto.
Arrangement
i + 112 folios.
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