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Two manuscript volumes on Scottish law by John Mein, c 1740-1810

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Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0169
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Two manuscript volumes on Scottish law. The first one reads 'Treatise on Bills, [written] by John Mein Writer to the Signet'. The manuscript dates from c. 1740 and bears the ink ownership signature of Henry Home, later Lord Kames (1696-1782). The second manuscript just starts with the word 'Case' and describes a series of cases dating from 1760s-1810s.

Dates: c 1740-1810
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Autograph letter from William Steven to J. Leslie, 11 November 1836

 Item — Box: CLX-A-353
Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0168
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Autograph letter from William Steven, author of 'The history of the Scottish church in Holland', to the bookseller J. Leslie, discussing the library at the Scots international church, proposals to create a printed catalogue and requesting additional books.

Dates: 11 November 1836
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Textile colour catalogue from Laboratorio de Tintoreria / Esteban Gay, c 1930

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Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0175
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Catalogue of original samples of threads and fabrics made in Barcelona ca 1930. It is presenting 32 different colour threads and six pieces of printed coloured fabrics. The accompanying descriptive text including chemical formulas is beautifully handwritten.

Dates: c 1930
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Letter from Claude Debussy to André Caplet, 16 November 1909

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Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0188/1
Scope and Contents Letter sent by Claude Debussy to André Caplet on the 16th of November 1909. Debussy and Caplet were friends and collaborators; the latter orchastrated some of the former's works. In this letters, it appears that Caplet had been sick and Debussy was asking for news.Text of the letter:"16 Novembre 1909Cher André Caplet,En me téléphonant des choses artistiques dénuées de tout intérêt, Jacques Durant m’apprend que vous avez été gravement...
Dates: 16 November 1909
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection
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Diary of Charles Ross of Greenlaw, 1 January 1795-27 June 1805

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Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0192
Scope and Contents Manuscript pocket-diary of Charles Ross of Greenlaw, a Scottish surveyor, architect, farmer, nurseryman and gardener near Paisley, with daily weather readings and notes of his activities and health from 1 January 1795 to 27 June 1805. The diary contains some illustrations. Charles Ross was at the forefront of the Agricultural Revolution in South-West Scotland in the second half of the 18th century. His journal reveals that in his late 70s and early 80s he remained physically and socially...
Dates: 1 January 1795-27 June 1805
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Autograph letter signed by William Robertson, 28 February 1791

 Item — Box: CLX-A-353
Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0163
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Signed autograph letter from William Robertson, starting with 'Dear Sir', in part about his book on India and offering the sheets of his book to the French publisher he is addressing.

Dates: 28 February 1791
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Poyais land grant for 60 acres from Gregor MacGregor, April 1834

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Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0166
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Grant of 60 acres of land in Poyais given by Gregor MacGregor. The document is signed by MacGregor himself, as well as Hugart Sempill, William M. Peacock, A. Hillary and a fourth person. 'Poyais' was a fictional Central American territory that MacGregor, a Scottish soldier and confidence trickster, claimed to rule as 'Cazique' (leader). Many lost their savings by investing in spurious 'Poyaisian' government bonds and land certificates. The text is in English, with a translation in French.

Dates: April 1834
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Typescript by Edward McGegan entitled "Notes on Patrick Geddes as Man of Action", early 1930s

 Item — Box: CLX-A-353
Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0194
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160 pp copy quarto typescript by Edward McGegan.

Dates: early 1930s
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Class card of student R. Little, 1860

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Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0179
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Printed card signed admitting student R. Little to the Summer Quarter Sessions of Playfair's University in Edinburgh

Dates: 1860
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

"Notes on Diseases of the eyes" by A. Robertson, 1887

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Identifier: Coll-1848/2017-0215
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Manuscript volume of notes of lectures given by Douglas Argyll Robertson at Edinburgh University in 1887. Inscription on endpaper: "Walter H.S. Stalkartt, Edinburgh University, December 1887. Notes on Diseases of the Eyes. (A. Robertson)". Also included is a 16pp. pamphlet by Stalkett, HMS Ajax, on Syphilis, which was loosely inserted in the notebook.

Dates: 1887
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection