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Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2), page 51

Record ID 16051

Apollonii Sectiones Conicæ

Borrowed: 1749/1/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/2/28 (Friday). Classmark: J.1.3. Original Returned Text: Apollonii Section. Conicæ. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Apollonius of Perga (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Apolloni Pergaei Conicorum Libri Octo et Sereni Antissensis De Sectione Cylindri & Coni Libri Duo.
Classmark: J.1.3, P.1.8.

Record ID 16052

Cibber′s Character of Cicero

Borrowed: 1749/1/30 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/2/28 (Friday). Classmark: K.3.6. Original Returned Text: Cibber's Character of Cicero. Professor: David Young.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Colley Cibber (Male, born 1671, died 1757)
Genre: Lives
The character and conduct of Cicero, considered, from the history of his life, by the Reverend Dr. Middleton. With occasional essays, and observations upon the most memorable facts and persons during that period. By Colley Cibber, Esq; Servant to His Majesty.
Classmark: K.3.6, P.3.17.

Borrowed: 1749/1/30 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/2/28 (Friday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Author: Colley Cibber (Male, born 1671, died 1757), Genre: Lives

Character and Conduct of Cicero, Considered

Record ID 16053

familiar Letters Vol. 1st

Borrowed: 1749/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Classmark: J.6.14. Original Returned Text: Familiar Letters V. 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
Familiar letters between the principal characters in David Simple, and some others. To which is added, a vision. By the author of David Simple [i.e. Sarah Fielding].
Classmark: J.6.14, R.5.1, J.5.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
Familiar letters between the principal characters in David Simple, and some others. To which is added, a vision. By the author of David Simple [i.e. Sarah Fielding].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 17 borrowing records


Book Work

Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
Familiar Letters between the Principal Characters in David Simple

Borrowed: 1749/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Author: Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768), Genre: Fiction

Familiar Letters between the Principal Characters in David Simple

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 16054

Præceptor Vol. 1st

Borrowed: 1749/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1749/3/17 (Monday). Classmark: J.6.5. Original Returned Text: Preceptor Vol. 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts.
Classmark: J.6.5, D.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1749/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1749/3/17 (Monday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education

Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 16055

Pamphlets Vol. 4th

Borrowed: 1749/3/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Classmark: J.1.17. Original Returned Text: Pamphlets V. 4<sup>th</sup>. Professor: Walter Wilson.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Pamphlets 6 Voll. [J.1.17]
Classmark: J.1.17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Borrowed: 1749/3/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Pamphlets 6 Voll. [J.1.17]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 16056

Intelligencer

Borrowed: 1749/3/17 (Monday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Classmark: E.6.28. Original Returned Text: Intelligencer. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1687, died 1738), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The intelligencer.
Classmark: E.6.28, C.5.16.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1687, died 1738), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The Intelligencer.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1729. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5


Book Work

Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1687, died 1738), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Intelligencer

Borrowed: 1749/3/17 (Monday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Author: Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1687, died 1738), Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres

Intelligencer

Record ID 16057

Gordon′s Sallust

Borrowed: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/4/28 (Monday). Classmark: K.3.8. Original Returned Text: Gordons Sallust. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35)
Genre: History
The works of Sallust, translated into English. With political discourses upon that author. To which is added, a translation of Cicero's four orations against Catiline.
Classmark: K.2.20, K.3.8, K.3.7, P.3.37, P.4.28.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35)
Genre: History
The works of Sallust, translated into English. With political discourses upon that author. To which is added, a translation of Cicero's four orations against Catiline.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 4to.
Translators: T. Gordon
Number of borrowings: 19


Book Work

Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35)
Genre: History
Works of Sallust

Borrowed: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/4/28 (Monday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Author: Sallust (Male, born BCE86, died BCE35), Genre: History

Works of Sallust

Record ID 16058

Miscellanies Vol. 2d

Borrowed: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/3/23 (Sunday). Classmark: E.6.4. Original Returned Text: Miscellanie's Vol. 2d. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Miscellanies [E.6.4, E.6.3]
Classmark: E.6.4, E.6.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Borrowed: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/3/23 (Sunday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Miscellanies [E.6.4, E.6.3]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 16059

Pamphlets Vol. 2d

Borrowed: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/3/30 (Sunday). Classmark: J.8.49. Original Returned Text: Pamphlets Vol. 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Pamphlets 9 Voll it. Vol 10th [J.8.49]
Classmark: J.8.49.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Borrowed: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1749/3/30 (Sunday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Pamphlets 9 Voll it. Vol 10th [J.8.49]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 16060

Pamphlets Vol. 3d

Borrowed: 1749/3/23 (Sunday). Returned: 1749/3/25 (Tuesday). Classmark: K.3.25. Original Returned Text: Pamphlets Vol. 3<sup>d</sup>. Professor: David Gregory.


Borrower

John Smibert
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Pamphlets [16 vols] [K.3.25]
Classmark: K.3.25.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1749/3/23 (Sunday). Returned: 1749/3/25 (Tuesday).

Borrower: John Smibert

Pamphlets [16 vols] [K.3.25]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 16061

Borrowed: 1749/1/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/3/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries

Record ID 16062

Hybernicus′ Letters Vol. 1st

Borrowed: 1749/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1749/2/8 (Saturday). Classmark: A.6.19. Original Returned Text: Hybernicus' Letter's V. 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: David Young.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

James Arbuckle (Male, born 1700, died c.1734)
Genre: Belles Lettres
A collection of letters and essays on several subjects, lately publish’d in the Dublin Journal. [ In two volumes. ] ... [Hibernicus's Letters]
Classmark: A.6.19, A.5.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

James Arbuckle (Male, born 1700, died c.1734)
Genre: Belles Lettres
A collection of letters and essays on several subjects, lately publish’d in the Dublin Journal. [ In two volumes. ] ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1729. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 23 times in 16 borrowing records


Book Work

James Arbuckle (Male, born 1700, died c.1734)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Collection of Letters and Essays on Several subjects, Lately Publish’d in the Dublin Journal

Borrowed: 1749/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1749/2/8 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: James Arbuckle (Male, born 1700, died c.1734), Genre: Belles Lettres

Collection of Letters and Essays on Several subjects, Lately Publish’d in the Dublin Journal

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 16063

Maclaurin′s Algebra

Borrowed: 1749/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday). Classmark: J.6.17. Original Returned Text: Maclaurins Algebra. Professor: David Young.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of algebra, in three parts. Containing I. The Fundamental Rules and Operations. II. The Composition and Resolution of Equations of all Degrees; and the different Affections of their Roots. III. The Application of Algebra and Geometry to each other. To which is added an Appendix, Concerning the general Properties of Geometrical Lines. By Colin Maclaurin, M.A. Late Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Classmark: J.6.17, B.6.10, B.4.22.

Borrowed: 1749/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/3/20 (Thursday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Mathematics

Treatise of Algebra [Colin MacLaurin]

Record ID 16064

Xenophon Anabasis p Hutchison

Borrowed: 1749/2/24 (Monday). Returned: 1749/4/6 (Sunday). Classmark: J.3.18. Original Returned Text: Xenophon. Anabasis p Hutch.<sup>n</sup>. Professor: Henry Rymer.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Ξενοϕωντος κυρου Αναβασεω Βιβλια Επτα. Xenophontis de Cyri Expeditione Libri Septem. Graeca recognovit, cum Codicibus MStis & omnibus ferè libris editis contulit, plurimis in locis emendavit, Versionem Latinam reformavit, Observationibus suis, Tabula Geographica & Dissertatione auxit & illustravit; Notas H. Stephani, Leunclavii, AE. Porti & Mureti recensitas & castigatas, Variantium Lectionum delectum, Indicesque necessarios adjunxit Thomas Hutchinson.
Classmark: J.3.18, J.6.18, Q.3.2, Q.3.23.

Borrowed: 1749/2/24 (Monday). Returned: 1749/4/6 (Sunday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: History

Expedition of Cyrus

Record ID 16065

Dialogues on Education Vol. 1st

Borrowed: 1749/3/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/3/23 (Sunday). Classmark: K.5.15. Original Returned Text: Dialogues on Education V. 1<sup>st</sup>. Professor: David Young.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues concerning education.
Classmark: K.5.18, K.5.15, B.5.22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues concerning education.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 86 times in 53 borrowing records


Book Work

David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues Concerning Education [David Fordyce]

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues concerning education. Vol. 2
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 25 borrowing records


Book Work

David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751)
Genre: Education
Dialogues Concerning Education [David Fordyce]

Borrowed: 1749/3/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/3/23 (Sunday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: David Fordyce (Male, born 1711, died 1751), Genre: Education

Dialogues Concerning Education [David Fordyce]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 16066

Burnets Boyle′s Lectures Vol. 4th

Borrowed: 1749/3/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/4/22 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.4.13. Original Returned Text: Boyle's Lectures Vol. 4<sup>th</sup>. Professor: David Young.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Sermons
A defence of natural and revealed religion: being an abridgment of the sermons preached at the lecture founded by the Hon[ble] Robert Boyle, Esq; by Dr. Bentley Bp. Kidder Bp. Williams Bp. Gastrell Dr. Harris Bp. Bradford Bp. Blackhall Dr. Stanhope Dr. S. Clarke Dr. Hancock Mr. Whiston Dr. Turner Dr. Butler Dr. Woodward Mr. Derham Dr. Ibbot Bp. Leng Dr. J. Clarke Archd. Gurdon Dr. Burnet Dr. Berriman. In four volumes. With a general index. By Gilbert Burnet, Vicar of Coggeshall, Essex.
Classmark: J.4.13, B.7.2, B.4.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Borrowed: 1749/3/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1749/4/22 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715), Genre: Sermons

Defence of Natural and Revealed Religion [Abridgement]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 16067

Turnbulls principles of moral & Chr. Philos. v. 1st

Borrowed: 1750/12/6 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/12/25 (Friday). Classmark: J.4.14. Original Returned Text: Turnbulls principles on Phil.<sup>y</sup>. Professor: George Hadow.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

George Turnbull (Male, born 1698, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The principles of moral and Christian philosophy. In two volumes. By George Turnbull, LL.D.
Classmark: J.4.14, B.5.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

George Turnbull (Male, born 1698, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The principles of moral and Christian philosophy. In two volumes. By George Turnbull, LL.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 48 times in 27 borrowing records


Book Work

George Turnbull (Male, born 1698, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Principles of Moral and Christian Philosophy [George Turnbull]

Borrowed: 1750/12/6 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/12/25 (Friday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: George Turnbull (Male, born 1698, died 1748), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology

Principles of Moral and Christian Philosophy [George Turnbull]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 16068

Female Spectator Vol 1st & 2d

Borrowed: 1750/12/6 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/12/19 (Saturday). Classmark: J.6.. Original Returned Text: Female Spectator V. 1 & 2<sup>d</sup>. Professor: George Hadow.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
The female spectator.
Classmark: L. ., J.6.3, B.5.10, B.5.18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
The female spectator.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745-1746. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 206 times in 134 borrowing records


Book Work

Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756)
Genre: Periodicals
Female Spectator

Borrowed: 1750/12/6 (Sunday). Returned: 1750/12/19 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: Eliza Fowler Haywood (Female, born c.1693, died 1756), Genre: Periodicals

Female Spectator

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 16069

N. Testament Gr. & English 2 Voll

Borrowed: 1750/12/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1751/1/25 (Monday). Classmark: C.6.15. Original Returned Text: N. Test. Gr & Eng. 2 Voll. Professor: Andrew Shaw.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Theology
The New Testament in Greek and English. Containing the original text corrected from the authority of the most authentic manuscripts: and a new version form'd agreeably to the illustrations of the most learned commentators and critics: with notes and various readings, and a copious alphabetical index. In two volumes.
Classmark: C.6.15, D.4.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1750/12/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1751/1/25 (Monday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Genre: Theology

Bible - New Testament [Greek & English]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 16070

Universal History Vol 7th

Borrowed: 1750/12/18 (Friday). Returned: 1751/3/1 (Monday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Universal Hist. Vol 7<sup>th</sup>. Professor: James Murison.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Borrowed: 1750/12/18 (Friday). Returned: 1751/3/1 (Monday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Genre: History

Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Volumes borrowed: Volume 7

Record ID 16071

Cicero de Natura Deorum, Davisii

Borrowed: 1750/12/25 (Friday). Returned: 1751/3/1 (Monday). Classmark: E.6.52. Original Returned Text: Cicero de Nat. Deorum.. Professor: James Murison.


Borrower

Thomas Webster
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
M. Tullii Ciceronis de Natura Deorum Libri Tres. Cum notis integris Paulli Manucii, Petri Victorii, Joachimi Camerarii, Dionys. Lambini, et Fulkv. Ursini. Recensuit, suisque Animadversionibus Illustravit ac Emaculavit Joannes Davisius, L. L. D. Coll. Regin. Cantab. Magister, & Canonicus Eliensis. Accedunt Emendationes C. Joannis Walkeri, A. M. Coll. Trin Socii.
Classmark: E.6.52, C.5.7, B.6.33.

Borrowed: 1750/12/25 (Friday). Returned: 1751/3/1 (Monday).

Borrower: Thomas Webster

Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology

De Natura Deorum