Hume mss., various items [microform]. [18th and 19th centuries]

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Hume mss., various items [microform]. [18th and 19th centuries]

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A collection of chiefly manuscript items by and about David Hume, including correspondence, articles, and notes, in the Edinburgh University Library. Also includes an annotated print ed. of his work: An inquiry concerning human understanding (London : E. Truelove, 1863); and an annotated incomplete print ed. of: A dissertation on the numbers of mankind in antient and modern times, by Robert Wallace.

ca. 25 items

University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System

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University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System

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Edinburgh University Library

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Hume, David, 1711-1776

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Scottish philosopher and historian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London?], to the Earl of Eglinton, 1767 Spring. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528546 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [William Strahan], 1757 May 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269524752 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to [Richard Davenport], 1767 Oct. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269529984 From the de...

Wallace, Robert, 1697-1771

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After studying at Edinburgh University and spending a while as an actor, Robert Wallace went on to receive his preacher's license in 1722. In 1744 he became the Royal Chaplain for Scotland and a dean of the Chapel Royal. In 1758 he published his innovative Characteristics of the Present Political State of Great Britain. In 1759 he received an honorary DD from Edinburgh University. From the guide to the Papers of Wallace, Robert, c1758, (Senate House Library, University of London) ...