Notes in the action, Cunningham against Russell, [ca. 1806].

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Notes in the action, Cunningham against Russell, [ca. 1806].

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Manuscript fair copy with caption title, Notes taken at advising the action of defamation and damages, Alexander Cunningham, jeweller in Edinburgh, ag[ains]t Mr. James Russell surgeon there. According to the notes, Cunningham took offense when Russell called his diamond beetle an Egyptian louse. An inscription opposite the first page of text reads, "Said to be by George Cranston Esq., advocate. Most characteristic of the judges." The last three pages of text contain a Parody on Mr. Scott's Helvellyn, which is set in the world of law courts.

1 v. ([18] p.) ; 26 cm.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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Russell, James, 1754-1836

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Loewy, Benno, 1854-1919

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Cunningham, Alexander, fl. 1806.

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Cranstoun, George, d. 1850.

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Cranstoun was a Scottish lawyer who later became a judge. He also was deeply interested in literature, and wrote a satire titled The Diamond Beetle Case, in which he derided the style of the judges in delivering their opinions. Cranstoun was a longtime friend of Sir Walter Scott. From the description of Notes in the action, Cunningham against Russell, [ca. 1806]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 67786960 ...

Constable, David, 19th cent.

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