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Letter of James Aikman to W. McGwin, British Linen Company Bank, Glasgow.

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Identifier: Acc.13785

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

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

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700