Manuscript, undated, originally intended and probably begun as a casualties register (and so marked on the front cover) but later begun as a letter book (at the back, inverted) and subsequently used to contain a draft, with a number of amendments, of the standing orders of one of the Highland Regiments, possibly the 42nd Foot (the Black Watch)., Early 19th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.15341
Scope and Contents
The manuscript is undated, but the hand appears to date from the early 19th century. The leaves are watermarked 1794.
Dates
- Creation: Early 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
48 Leaves
Arrangement
48 + many blank folios.
Physical Description
The volume has suffered some damage. The leaves used as a letter book have been torn out at the back and at least an entire gathering has been torn out before folio 1.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk