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Notebook of the 2nd Earl of Minto containing a journal of a tour through the Southern Highlands from Blair Atholl to Dunkeld, Callander, Loch Katrine, and returning to Edinburgh via Stirling., 15-21 July 1808.

 Item
Identifier: MS.11976

Scope and Contents

The 2nd Earl of Minto refers (folios 3-4) to extensive current emigration from the Atholl district to Prince Edward Island, and to its deliberate stimulation by emigration agents. The journal is incomplete, pages 37-60 only.

Dates

  • Creation: 15-21 July 1808.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

12 Leaves

Arrangement

12 folios. The notebook has been disbound.

Repository Details

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

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