Item 68: Note and Signature from J[ames]. Mackintosh, Late 18th-Early 19th Century.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 68
Dates
- Created: Late 18th-Early 19th Century.
Creator
- Mackintosh, James, Sir, 1765-1832 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Note/signature
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
3 in. x 1 ½ in.
Description:
The following item is a note and signature from Sir James Mackintosh (1765-1832) to an unknown party. He was a historian, jurist, member of parliament, and politician while also having training as a doctor, judge, professor, and philosopher. Mackintosh published his book Vindiciæ gallicæ. Defence of the French Revolution and its English admirers against the accusations of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke; including some strictures on the late production of Mons. de Calonne and did extensive research on the history of the French Revolution in England. He was best known for his ethical and historical dissertations, a number of essays on political and literary topics, reviews, and other contributions to periodical publications, and speeches. The Mackintosh River in Tasmania was named after him.
Transcription:
I am my Dear Sir
yours very truly
J Mackintosh [signature]
Creator
- Mackintosh, James, Sir, 1765-1832 (Person)
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