Negative microfilm of letters and other papers: concerning works of Sir Walter Scott; and, of historical and antiquarian interest addressed to or collected by Scott., 1808-1831.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Volume, 1817-1831, labelled 'Mr Train', containing letters of Joseph Train and other letters and documents of historical and antiquarian interest addressed to or collected by Sir Walter Scott (MS.874);
Letters, 1808-1817, of the Reverend Edward Berwick, Matthew Weld Hartstonge, Theophilus Swift, and others, concerning Sir Walter Scott’s ‘Life and works of Jonathan Swift’ (MS.881);
'Cursory Remarks' by Theophilus Swift and other material, 1808-1817, supplied by Matthew Weld Hartstonge and others, concerning Sir Walter Scott’s ‘Life and works of Jonathan Swift’ (MS.882).
Dates
- Creation: 1808-1831.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.874, 881-882.
Existence and Location of Copies
A positive microfilm is available at Mf.Sec.MSS.639.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk