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Macpherson, James, 1736-1796

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1736-10-27 - 1796-02-17

Biography

James Macpherson (1736-1796), Scottish writer, poet, literary collector, and politician; known as the "translator" of the Ossian cycle of epic poems.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Letter : Kirkhill, to an unidentified recipient, 1784 Jul 22

 Part of Collection — Box 35: [Barcode: 39002137225117], Folder: GROUP 729, F-1
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

AL.

The end of the letter is lacking.

Dates: 1784 Jul 22