Commonplace book of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes., 1753-1765, undated.
Scope and Contents
Included in the volume are 'Memorials concerning myself, my friends and native country, 1759' (folio 32), a copy of Lieutenant Colonel James Dalrymple's account of the capture of Quebec, a list of Lord Hailes' publications up to 1766 and notes on his literary activities, Horatio Walpole, and James MacPherson (folio 140), and 'Hints for the Public Good', undated, being suggestions for amending the legal, military, and religious establishments in Scotland (folio 169).
Dates
- Creation: 1753-1765, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
189 Leaves ; Quarto.
Arrangement
189 folios.
Repository Details
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