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List of Anderson's own collection of fossils, over 800 specimens stored in various locations, including, when known, the localities where the fossils were found. Da Costa, from whom Anderson purchased fossils, presented him with a collection of shells. Cover title: Optics - the notebook was intended to hold lecture notes on optics.

Contents: Definitions of military terms; Of war as a scientific art.

Refers to the purchase, repair and carriage of Natural Philosophy instruments at Glasgow College, 1753-1755.

Lists 335 specimens. Title at rear of volume, "Catalogue of fossils which are contained in a large wooden case in Mr Anderson's house, having this inscription upon it 'Fossilia secundum systema Cronstedt'". The place of origin is mentioned and the synonyms of Wallerius, Linnaeus and Da Costa. The volume has been reused later to record weather observations 1831-1834.

Contains list of instruments in the physical apparatus room of Glasgow College; catalogue of tools and utensils; catalogue of apparatus for somatiology. Anderson had newly been appointed Professor of Natural Philosophy.

This was likely to have been James Watt, the engineer and improver of the steam engine, who was instrument maker to the University and had premises within the College grounds from which he sold items of ironmongery.

Notes in Latin, possibly for a lecture.

With John Anderson's bookplate.

Spine title: 'Essays M A's vol 1'. Anderson offered a prize to students at Glasgow University for outstanding essays on natural philosophy and these may have been two of the prize winning essays.

Lectures delivered at the University of Glasgow, with notes for experiments. Includes references to Captain Cook's late voyages to the South Seas.

Contains lists of Anderson's students, with the amount of fees paid and with remarks about some students.

Wilson asks Anderson to discount a bill of William Stevenson's for £3/12/- held by Messrs Glendy and Clark, divinity students.

Glasgow students who wished to attend Balliol College, Oxford for further study were able to compete for exhibitions, or bursaries.

Memorial for the University of Glasgow, 10 July 1731. Bound with Decreet of the University of Glasgow against the Vice Chancellor, 24 July 1731.

This volume was relevant to Professor Anderson's law pleas with Glasgow College.