Society of Antiquaries of Scotland [ Clubs & Societies ]
… of Antiquaries of Scotland nourished intertwining scientific and political ambitions. The collecting of old maps, public as well as private archives, artefacts and remains would contribute to a better understanding of the history of … and paying tribute to its heroes and great writers was expected to strengthen devotion to the native country among the public. 6 6 . ‘Robert Anderson to John Eliot, February 8, 1805’, Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical society, … often overdue –, elected n ew members and admitted or rejected papers previously expertized by the four censors for the publication of the Transactions of the Society . They would hear Lord Buchan’s annual address and papers based on the …
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