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Walter Goodall
Walter Goodall (1706? – 1766) was a Scottish historical writer, born in Banffshire, and educated at King's College, University of Aberdeen. Later he became assistant librarian to the Advocates' Library in Edinburgh.
In 1754 Goodall published an "Examination of the Letters said to have been written by Mary Queen of Scots" on Casket letters. Printing the letters, he contested their authenticity. He also edited John of Fordun's "Scotichronicon" (1759).
Life.
He was
the eldest son of John Goodall, a farmer in Banffshire. He was educated at King's College, Old Aberdeen, which he entered in 1723, but left without taking a degree. In 1730 he obtained employment in the Advocates' Library, Edinburgh, and in 1735 became sub-librarian.
Goodall died in poverty 28 July 1766.
Works.
Walter Goodall aided the principal librarian Thomas Ruddiman in the compilation of the catalogue of the Advocates' Library, printed in 1742.
In 1753 Goodall edited a