Hebrew Language
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bound ms volume, 'Compendium of the Hebrew Grammar'
An original manuscript work drawing from the Compendium of Hebrew Grammar (1705), by Robert Clavering (1676-1747), English bishop and Hebraist. Quarto. 18th century vellum boards. Ink on paper. 51ff written on rectos only, ending 'Finis', and with additional blank leaves at end.
Clear, legible hand with several tables of Hebrew characters.
Inscription to paste-down reads, 'Willm Henry Haggard, June 1st 1774-Aug 4'
Papers of Professor James Robertson
The Papers of Professor James Robertson consist of notes on oriental languages.
Papers of Thomas Boston (1676-1732)
1. 'A general account of my life.' 1730. pp. 315.
2. 'Passages of my life.' nd. pp. 370 (wanting pp. 366-67).
3. Essay on the first 20 chapters of Genesis transcribed by the schoolmaster of Ettrick. 1726? pp. 274. On p. 1 verso, 'Memorial concerning this Essay' by the author.
4. [Tractatus stigmologicus, Hebraeco-Biblicus]. Essay on the Hebrew accent. pp. 145. First draft in English. Completed Sept. 1723. Printed in Latin in Amsterdam, 1738.