Papers of John Rennie concerning harbours in places beginning Br-Du., 1771-1821.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows. (i) Bridlington, correspondence, 1810-1816, and reports, plans and other papers, 1806, 1811-1813, 1815 (folio 1); (ii) Bridport, correspondence, 1809 (folio 142); (iii) Bristol, printed memoranda, 1800, 1802, and a transcript of the evidence given by William Jessop concerning the harbour works, with John Rennie's comments, 1803 (folio 160); (iv) Buckie, reports and letter, 1780, 1808, 1810 (folio 210); (v) Burntisland, letter, 1821 (folio 218); (vl) Chatham, reports, 1821 (folio 220); (vii) Charlestown, papers and correspondence, 1806-1809 (folio 226); (viii) Cromarty, estimate, undated (folio 248); (ix) Deal, letter, 1806 (folio 249); (x) Deptford, letter, 1821 (folio 251); (xi) Donaghadee, correspondence and papers, 1815, 1820-1821 (folio 232); (xii) Dover, copy of report by John Smeaton, 1771, report and letter, 1802 (folio 277); (xiii) Dunbar, copy of report by John Smeaton, 1772 (folio 292).
Dates
- Creation: 1771-1821.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Volumes
Arrangement
293 folios. The foliation is divided between 2 volumes: (part 1) folios 1-128; (part 2) folios 129-293.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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