Letter of James Aikman to W. McGwin, British Linen Company Bank, Glasgow.
Scope and Contents
Concerning attacks on him made in the Glasgow press, and a ladies` sale for the support of a missionary to the Highlands and the establishment of Gaelic libraries. Undated; paper dated 1826, but a note on the letter dates it to "about 1828".
Dates
- Creation: 1828
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.05 Linear metres (1 letter)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The address page of the letter is pasted onto thicker paper, with a window for the address cut out.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2016, Alastor Rare Books.22 March 2017
Physical Description
0.05 linear metres1 letter20.00 x 24.00 centimetres
Dimensions
20.00 x 24.00 centimetres
Subject
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 22 03 2017
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk