Copy of "Life and Correspondence of David Hume" (1846) of John Hill Burton.
Item
Identifier: Acc.11927
Scope and Contents
Includes an letter of David Hume, 1773, and interleaves bearing transcripts of 16 letters of Hume to his brother John and John`s son Joseph (`Josey`), transcribed by John Turnbull, WS, circa 1872.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1773-1872.
Creator
- Home, John, of Ninewells, 1709-1786: recipient (Recipient, Person)
- Home, Joseph, of Ninewells, d 1832: recipient (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.12 Linear metres (2 volumes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 2000, by Patience Hunter, Bangor, Wales.12 December 2000
Subject
- Hume, David, philosopher, 1711-1776 (Person)
- Hume, David, philosopher, 1711-1776 (Person)
- Burton, John Hill, historian, 1809-1881 (Person)
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk