Notebook of James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, containing historical papers., [Circa 1750.]
Item
Identifier: MS.24539
Scope and Contents
The notebook contains the following papers. (i) Papers on Scottish institutions, historians, and events (folio 1); (ii) Miscellaneous notes and papers, including notes from Lord Monboddo's reading on European and Oriental history, a paper on ancient Egypt, and notes on Roman law (folio 87). The volume is referred to by Lord Monboddo as ‘Folio MS.4’.
Dates
- Creation: [Circa 1750.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
136 Leaves
Arrangement
iii + 265 folios.
Other Finding Aids
There is a contents list at the beginning.
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