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Incomplete manuscript of 'Notes on Canada as it was formerly & as it is now by the Backwoodsman', by Dr William Dunlop ('Teegur Wull')., [1841, or after.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.9271

Scope and Contents

The manuscript, written on sheets watermarked 1841, consists of an introduction (folio 1) and five chapters of which the fifth consists of only three leaves (folios 101, 102, 103 verso). The last sentence of the text of folio 103 verso is followed by an encircled instruction 'Here take in journal from page 50 to page 53', but all after folio 103 verso is lacking.

Dates

  • Creation: [1841, or after.]

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

103 Leaves ; Folio.

Arrangement

103 folios.

Bibliography

The introduction and chapters 1-4, which describe his service as an army surgeon in Canada, were published, together with a biographical 'Sketch of Dr William Dunlop' by A H U Colquhoun, under the title ‘Recollections of the War of 1812’ (Toronto, 1905).

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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