Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to John Pinkerton, 1813 Aug. 28.

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Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to John Pinkerton, 1813 Aug. 28.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270518542

Mentioning the latter's projected Vera Historia Scotiae.

1 item (2 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Dempster, George, 1732-1818

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George Dempster of Dunnichen was born in Edinburgh in 1732, the grandson and namesake of a prosperous merchant and banker. He was educated at the University of St. Andrew and received legal training at the University of Edinburgh, becoming a member of the Faculty of Advocates in 1775 at the young age of 23. With his wealth, education and social standing, Dempster moved easily into the brilliant circle of Scottish Renaissance philosophers and literai that included David Hume, William Robinson, Ja...

Pinkerton, John, 1758-1826

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John Pinkerton(1758-1826), was a writer of numerous works including Scottish ballads and poems, although he was found to have forged some of the "ancient" pieces, which earned him notoriety as a literary impostor. He also wrote on geography, early Scottish history, as well as numismatics and medals which brought him to the attention of Horace Walpole, with whom Pinkerton corresponded until Walpole's death (1797). From the description of John Pinkerton letters, 1775 Dec 14-1815 Jan 31...