Copies of letters relating to the chair of Humanity, 1868-1875. 1868, 1869, 1874, 1875.

John Campbell Shairp, Robert Flint, James Auld, William John Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, Jessie Stewart Howart

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In 1868 John Campbell Shairp, then professor of humanity, was appointed principal of the United College, University of St Andrews, but, having initially relinquished the chair of humanity, continued to discharge its obligations. An attempt was made to present James Auld, classics master at Madras College, St Andrews, to the supposed vacancy, which was in the gift of William John Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, fifth duke of Portland. In 1874 the widow of Dr Auld, Mrs Jessie Stewart Howart, brought an ...

Auld James d 1874

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Flint, Robert, 1838-1910

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Philosopher and theologian. From the description of Autograph letters signed (28) : to Prof. Knight, 1879-1906. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270533034 ...

Portland, William John Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, Duke of, 1800-1879

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Shairp, John Campbell, 1819-1885

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English critic and man of letters. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cuilaluinn, to W.A. Knight, 1876 Sept. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270867080 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cuilaluinn, to W.A. Knight, 1885 July 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270867093 From the description of Autograph letter signed : St. Andrews, to W.A. Knight, [no year] Mar. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270867107 From the description ...

Howart Jessie Stewart fl 1868-1875

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United College (St Andrews, Scotland)

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