Adam Ferguson letter and manuscript

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0300

Staff Only

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

Additional Description

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. Liz Beckman changed the title of the collection from the Adam Ferguson letters to the Adam Ferguson letter and manuscript in March 2024.