Adam Ferguson letters
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one letter and one manuscript, both written by the Scottish philosopher, Adam Ferguson. The letter, Ferguson to Cadel Booksellers, is dated November 16, 1792. The manuscript (2 pages) is titled "Principles of Moral & Political Science."
Dates
- Creation: 1792 November 16 and undated
Creator
- Ferguson, Adam, 1723-1816 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Collection is open for use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Biographical / Historical
Adam Ferguson (1723-1816), also known as Ferguson of Raith, was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Extent
0.167 Cubic Feet (1 letter and 1 manuscript)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of one letter and one manuscript, both written by the Scottish philosopher, Adam Ferguson.
Processing Information
Formerly part of MS.0034.
- Title
- Guide to the Adam Ferguson letters
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
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