Papers of Rev. John Bonar (d. 1761)
Scope and Contents
The material is composed of: notebooks of Bonar's sermons, 1745-1752; copies of 'an agreement by some young men who erected themselves into a Society for prayer and Christian conversation' 1740, and sermon 1733, and letter 1741; sermon on the nature and necessity of a religious education, 1752; and, fragments of sermons. There is also a notebook with various drafts of The example of Tyre, a warning to Britain and some pages loosely inserted, as well as two sermons.
Dates
- Creation: 1733-1818
Language of Materials
English.
Physical Description
4 notebooks, 25 sheets or pages, 1 part volume, 1 notebook, 1 envelope fragments. Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.
Conditions Governing Access
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.
Biographical / Historical
The Rev. John Bonar was Minister of Cockpen, and Minister of Perth West Church. He died in 1761.
Extent
4 notebooks, 25 sheets or pages, 1 part volume, 1 notebook, 1 envelope fragments.
Physical Location
MSS BOX 28.6.1-7; MSS BOX 27.2
Other Finding Aids
Local lists.
Accruals
Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.
Physical Description
4 notebooks, 25 sheets or pages, 1 part volume, 1 notebook, 1 envelope fragments. Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.
Physical Facet
Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.
General
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- Title
- Papers of Rev. John Bonar (d. 1761)
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Repository Details
Part of the New College Library Special Collections Repository
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Edinburgh EH1 2LU. Scotland
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