Papers and letters used by George Chalmers in the compilation of ‘Caledonia’ and the ‘Topographical Dictionary’., 1789-1816.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.21.1.1-21.1.10
Scope and Contents
The papers are arranged by counties alphabetically, and within each county in the order: lists of place-names, copies of documents, other notes, letters (mostly from parish ministers, giving information about their localities; similar letters are in Adv.MS.81.9.3 and MS.15989)
Dates
- Creation: 1789-1816.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (10 volumes.)
Bibliography
Chalmers, George. ‘Caledonia’, 3 volumes (London, 1807-1824).
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk