Notes compiled during a course of philosophy, possibly by Francis Scott, 1661-1662
Scope and Contents
Volume of manuscript notes in Latin, ink on paper, quarto. A few initial letters and chapter headings with penwork decoration. Believed to be associated with Francis Scott (Franciscus Scott). The name of Scott and his initials appear in many penned chapter headings throughout the volume. A coat-of-arms of the Scott family of Buccleuch has been penned in one of the margins.
The manuscript volume was compiled during 1661 and 1662, and at the time James Pilan was one of the regent masters teaching philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.
Dates
- Creation: 1661-1662
Creator
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of visit.
Biographical / Historical
Francis Scott (fl. 1661-1662) may have been connected with the Scott family of Buccleuch.
Extent
1 volume
Physical Location
CLX-A-1192
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accession no: E2013.29.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 25 March 2014
Creator
Subject
- Title
- Notes compiled during a course of philosophy, possibly by Francis Scott, 1661-1662
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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