Letters from Lord Hailes and the Earl of Buchan relative to a proposed collection of Scottish Portraits, and to the formation of the Society of Antiquaries

Abstract

Three letters written in the 1770s and 1780s on the subject of engravings of notable Scottish men. The letters discuss which figures should be considered, based on both their importance to Scotland and whether there is a suitable likeness of them that could be engraved. The final letter is from Lord Hailes to the Earl of Buchan arguing why he believes the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland will not be successful.