Papers of John Hill, Professor of Humanity at the University of Edinburgh
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts and papers of John Hill, Professor of Humanity in the University of Edinburgh, including poetry and essays. Bound in one volume.
Contents
- 'The Virtuous Rapture. A Poem' by Matthew Mitchell. Edin., 22 Oct., 1735. Addressed to 'The Reverend Mr. John Gowdie, Professor of Divinity in the University of Edinburgh.'
- 'An Analysis of the Principals of Taste', by John Hill.
- 'Notes respecting the Duty of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace.' By John Hill.
- 'The Synonymes of the Latin Language.' By John Hill, Edin. 1803. Printed. Incomplete. Title-page corrected for 1804 ed.
- 'An Essay upon the Utility of Defining Synonymous Terms in all Languages, etc.' By John Hill. Read by the author, Feb. 18, 1788. Printed.
Dates
- Creation: late 18th century - early 19th century
Creator
- Hill, John, 1747-1805 (Professor of Humanity, Minister) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Biographical / Historical
Dr John Hill was appointed to the Chair of Humanity at Edinburgh University in 1775, and taught junior and senior Latin classes.
Full Extent
1 volume
Custodial History
A bookplate featured in the front cover belonging to a James Nairne. An inked inscription featured in the front flyleaf with mention of a father-in-law, dated 1808, an a later date of 1840 associated with the initials "W. V". A pencilled date in the back cover "10-6-86."
Previous reference
Dk.2.3
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accesion number(s): E440216
Accessioned on 16 February 1944.
Physical Description
Brown, marbled cover. Half calf binding. Title on front cover: "MSS. &c. of Dr. John Hill." Title on binding: "Dr. Hill's MSS." Banded spine.
Source
- Nairne, James, fl 1808 (Former owner, Person)
- Title
- Papers of John Hill, Professor of Humanity at the University of Edinburgh, late 18th century - early 19th century
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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