Material on Aberdeenshire used by George Chalmers in the compilation of ‘Caledonia’.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.33.3.29
Scope and Contents
The manuscript mostly concerns the boundary between the counties of Banff and Aberdeen, but also includes an essay on the University of Aberdeen (folio 18).
Dates
- Creation: 4th quarter of 18th century-1st quarter of 19th century.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (67 folios. Folio and under.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Folios 18-63 were formerly in the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps. The manuscript was bought by the Advocates’ Library in 1903.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Bibliography
Chalmers, George. ‘Caledonia’, 3 volumes (London, 1807-1824).
`Catalogus Librorum Manuscriptorum in Bibliotheca D. Thomae Phillipps, Bt.` (1837-1871): manuscript 32029.
`Catalogus Librorum Manuscriptorum in Bibliotheca D. Thomae Phillipps, Bt.` (1837-1871): manuscript 32029.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 22 07 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk