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Notes of lectures of David Hume (1757-1838), Baron of Exchequer

 Fonds
Identifier: MS HUM

Scope and Contents

Book of lecture notes taken by Francis Steel. Volume II only.

Title page reads:

"Notes of Lectures on the Law of Scotland.

By David Hume Esquire Advocate. Professor of the Municipal Law of Scotland, in the University of Edinburgh.

Taken by Francis Steel. Vol. II. 1819 - 1820."

Volume contains 357 numbered leaves. The hand is very consistent and neat throughout. On a rear flyleaf, there's a pencil note "ou est mon chapeau" [where is my hat].

Spine title reads "Law Notes. 2". Front outer board inscribed "Francis Steel" in ink.

Dates

  • Creation: 1819-1820

Conditions Governing Access

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers at Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ. Contact repository in advance: is-crc@ed.ac.uk

Full Extent

1 bound volume

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

MS HUM

Physical Facet

Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the New College Library Special Collections Repository

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