Minute-book of the chapmen of the shires of Stirling and Clackmannan., 1726-1816.
Scope and Contents
The minute book includes: ‘The Laws and Acts of the Fraternity of Chapmen in Stirling Shire’, 1726 (folio 28); the minute of ’incorporation’, ‘having obtained the concurrence of the magistrates of Stirling and of the Justices of the Peace of the shires of Stirling and Clackmannan upon parchment’ (folio 30); election of officials; admission of new members; occasional statement of accounts. On 20 September 1800, the Society resolved to convert itself into ‘The Chapmen Friendly Society of Stirling and Clackmanan Shires’.
Dates
- Creation: 1726-1816.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
246 Leaves ; Folio.
Arrangement
246 folios.
Other Finding Aids
There is an index of names at the beginning.
Bibliography
Physical Description
Leather binding; lock.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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