Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord, 1714-1799. Lord Monboddo letter to Thomas Cadell, 1784 January 30
Scope and Contents
Concerns Lord Moboddo's Origin and progress of language, published by Cadell, including issues such as imperfect copies and plans to market the work abroad, particularly in America.
Dates
- Creation: 1784 January 30
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1 folderPhysical Location
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2018M-56. Purchased from Bernard Quaritch Ltd. with funds from the Endowment Fund for the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection, 2017 November 15.
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