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Collection of books, papers and lecture notes grouped in classes of theology, philosophy, literature and history.

Endorsed on spine: MSS 46

Contains: catalogue of John Anderson's Library (ff.1-61); catalogue of fossils arranged according to the tables of Mr. Babington, Lecturer in Chemistry, London (ff.67-103); catalogue of apparatus, furniture etc belonging to Anderson's Institution, June 1799 (ff.112-131).

There are several blank folios and pencil annotations. Folios 132-134 contain several endorsements confirming the transfer of these items to the managers of Anderson's Institution, 1799-1806, and notes by James Smith, of Jordanhill, 1831, including additional donations of books.

Two copies of catalogue, one with classification marks added in margin, the other without annotations.

Collection of books, mainly on literature, science and 19th century history. Also contains mechanics magazine publications.