Preface by David Hume to vol. II of 'History of Great Britain', 1750 - 1944
File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/JMK/PP/87/33
Scope and Contents
Autograph manuscript draft for the 1st edition (1754-7), undated, discarded before publication but incorporated in vol. II as a long foot note on pp. 449-50; with an autograph manuscript copy in a different hand, undated, and correspondence and bills relating to the purchase, 1944.
Dates
- Creation: 1750 - 1944
Extent
1 envelope(s) (8 items in envelope) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
K. Ms. 195
Date information
DateText: c. 1750 and 1944. Earliest date has been estimated.
Originator(s)
Hume, David
Finding aid date
2003-05-21 15:17:52+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository
Contact:
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444
archivist@kings.cam.ac.uk
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444
archivist@kings.cam.ac.uk