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Manuscripts.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to handwritten documents, and may also be used to distinguish certain documents from published or otherwise printed documents, as in the cases of typed personal letters or a typescript from which printed versions are made.

Found in 6567 Collections and/or Records:

Historical illustrations compiled by Robert Pitcairn of the reigns of Mary Queen of Scots and James VI, ‘Selected from the Books of the Privy Seal of Scotland’., 1834.

 File
Identifier: MS.491
Dates: 1834.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Historical illustrations of the reigns of Mary Queen of Scots and James VI, compiled by Robert Pitcairn, and evidently intended to be printed as appendices to his Criminal Trials.

Historical manuscripts from the library at Newbattle Abbey., 16th century-early 19th century.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.5730-5751
Dates: 16th century-early 19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Manuscripts from the library at Newbattle Abbey.

Historical material from the collection of Sir James Balfour, compiled by Robert Mylne, writer, with additions by Mylne.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.32.3.10
Dates: 17th century-1st half of 18th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Historical papers: Christian antiquity of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes., [1786, or before], undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.25389-25395
Dates: [1786, or before], undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir David Dalrymple, 3rd Baronet, Lord Hailes.

Historical papers formerly belonging to the antiquary Robert Mylne.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.31.2.1
Scope and Contents The papers mostly concern events in Scotland from 1637 to 1652, and include copies of acts, proclamations, petitions, etc. The subjects include the service book, the National Covenant, teinds, and the College of Justice. There is also a copy of ‘Irene’ by William Drummond of Hawthornden (folio 213). A list has been inserted of those items which have been published.There are a few notes by Mylne, identifying some of the papers. His instructions for binding the collection and his...
Dates: Late 16th century-17th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Historical papers: Scotland and Great Britain of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes., Late 18th century, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.25350-25388
Dates: Late 18th century, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir David Dalrymple, 3rd Baronet, Lord Hailes.

Historical works of W Lindsay., 1644-2nd half of 17th century.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.16.1.3 [Manuscript]
Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows: (i) ‘Chronologicall historie of the Kirk’, 1644, being a general history from the Creation to about 1620; (ii) ‘The historie of the kingdom of England’, 1663; (iii) A history of the kings of Scotland, 2nd half of 17th century.

Dates: 1644-2nd half of 17th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Historical works of W Lindsay; with original binding.

Historical works of W Lindsay; with original binding.

 Series
Identifier: Adv.MS.16.1.3
Dates: 1644-2nd half of 17th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

‘History of agriculture in India’, and memoranda which form a draft thereof., 1808, [circa 1822].

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.13893-13894
Dates: 1808, [circa 1822].
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker. / Papers of and collected by Alexander Walker for proposed publications.

'History of agriculture in India', compiled circa 1822., [Circa 1822.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.13893
Dates: [Circa 1822.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker. / Papers of and collected by Alexander Walker for proposed publications. / ‘History of agriculture in India’, and memoranda which form a draft thereof.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.4736-4755
Scope and Contents

Some of the volumes have additional leaves containing manuscript matter.

Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume I (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

 Item
Identifier: MS.4736
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume II (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4737
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume III (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4738
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume IV (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4739
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume IX (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4744
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume V (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

 Item
Identifier: MS.4740
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume VI (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4741
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume VII (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4742
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume VIII (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4743
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume X (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4745
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume XI (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4746
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume XII (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4747
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume XIII (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

 Item
Identifier: MS.4748
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition, volume XIV (Edinburgh, 1847-1848), by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849., 1847-1848.

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Identifier: MS.4749
Dates: 1847-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Blackwood Papers: part of the literary archives of the firm of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / Manuscripts and proofs of works offered for publication to William Blackwood and Sons, publishers. / ‘History of Europe during the French Revolution’, seventh edition (Edinburgh, 1847-1848) by Archibald Alison; with, passim, marginal corrections and additions in Alison's hand for the illustrated edition of 1849.

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