Erskine, Ralph, Rev, 1685-1752 (minister and poet)

Scope and Contents The letter (E2010.18), placed and dated as Dunfermline 10 April 1741, refers to a letter from Whitefield written on the 'Minerva' 17 February. It refers too to Mr. Wilson 'in Perth who teacheth as our professor of divinity'. The letter lists previous communication between Erskine and Whitefield one of which (from Bohemia in Maryland) Erskine has 'received not'. The others mentioned are: a letter from Whitefield from Philadelphia on 8 November; and, one from Savannah on 16 January 1740....

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Notebook containing copies of letters and other doucuments on the Marrow Controversy, by Alexandar Hamilton, John Warden, Ralph Erskine and James Hog. Notebook is a quarter-bound quarto with hard, marbelled end boards. 168 numbered pages. 1714-1722.

Front fly leaf bears ownership mark of 'Davies Street Congregational Library'.

From the General Assembly Library.

Scope and Contents Papers of Henry Erskine, (1720-54), Burgher Minister at Falkirk, split into three sections.1. Item identifier: MS ERS H 4 Vellum notebook, with a note on the cover dating it to 1737-46 and belonging to Rev. Henry Erskine and Rev. John Erskine. Contains mathematical diagrams and formulae, and sermons preached by others - including Ralph Erskine. Text is mostly in shorthand, with an additional note by "J....

Scope and Contents Composite volume containing several manuscript copies of papers, letters, proclamations, etc. Single clear italic hand throughout, with some secretary features.1.1. Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Councill and Session. The Representation of his Majesties Advocate in behalf of the Crown. Edinburgh, 23 January 1722. Regarding Patrick Haldane, nominated to be a Lord of Session. pp.1-6.1.2. Robert Dundas' protest and appeal to the Lords of Session their Address and...