Instructions. Document genre.
Found in 200 Collections and/or Records:
"An abridgement of Colonel Arentschildt's instructions to officers and non-commissioned officers of Light Cavalry by the Honourable Lieutenant Colonel Ponsonby of the 12th Light Dragoons" (Freneda, 1813)., 1813.
Articles of instruction of the justiciarie of the peace for the Laird of Pitfirren., ?1st quarter of 17th century.
Assorted letters; with a receipt for Secret Service money signed by King George III, and instructions by King James III to Sir Alexander Napier of Merchiston.
Book of boat signals., [Circa 1844.]
‘Breviary of the Decisions of the Lords of Session ... and of the Acts of Sederunt, from June, 1661, to July, 1681, observed by Sir James Dalrymple of Stair.’
Catechism, including prayers, doctrinal instructions, the order of the administration of the Sacraments, etc., in French and Micmac, by Antoine Simon (Petrus) Maillard, the Apostle of the Micmacs., 1759.
At the beginning is a poem in French on the doctrines of the Church. The work is dedicated 'Germano compari nostro Joanni Manach', and bears the date 1759 at various points. Although Antoine Maillard's name appears as that of the author, it is not certain that this manuscript is in his hand.
'Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd Music, arranged by D.S. Macdonald, Pipe Major, First Battn. the Royal Scots', Edinburgh., 1882.
This collection is apparently as prepared for publication, and has at the beginning instructions for blowing and keeping the pipes in order, and various exercises on piobaireachd. It contains 64 tunes, among them two which are not from Angus Mackay's manuscripts.
Collection of copies of letters and papers concerning the formation of the Irish Treasury Board and the procedures to be adopted by it, with notes on the procedures of the British Treasury.
The volumes have the book-plate of Sylvester Douglas, Baron Glenbervie, and, as he was secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in 1794-1795, were presumably compiled on his instructions.
Collection of "day-books" containing copies of letters, routes, instructions and memoranda by General Sir George Murray and by members of his staff., 1809-1814.
Many of the letters are merely summarized. Most of those written during Murray’s absence in 1812-1813 (Adv.MS.46.5.12-46.5.14) are addressed to the commissary general.
Collection of state papers of the reigns of James VI and Charles I made by Sir James Balfour of Denmilne, Lord Lyon King of Arms.
The collection is known both as the `Denmilne State Papers` and the `Denmilne Collection`. Less formally it is often referred to as the `Denmilne Manuscripts`.
Commonplace book of Alexander Keith of Ravelston, (died 1751), but written in more than one hand., 1684-?1688.
Commonplace book of George Anderson, Glasgow.
As well as poetry, recipes and miscellaneous notes, the book includes instructions for road-making (page 3) and designs for a pump and a building for making lamp-black (pages 37, 66).
Composite volume containing chiefly theological works and sermons., 1598, 17th century.
Copies, early 17th century, in French, of treaties drawn up between France and her various allies, 1552-1615.
Also included is a copy of a memoir of Henri IV by Pierre Jeannin, in a different hand from the rest of the volume (folio 1), a number of instructions to ambassadors, commissions, and other related material, and a table of contents (folio 264).
Copies, early 17th century, in French, of treaties drawn up between France and her various allies, 1606-1613.
Also included are a number of instructions to ambassadors, commissions, and other related material.
There is a table of contents (folio 1).
Copies of letters and instructions of Thomas, Baron Wharton, deputy warden of the marches.
Most of the material concerns the order of the watches in the three marches, giving the areas covered and, in some cases, the names of those concerned.
The volume may have been intended for John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland; his arms are painted on page 2, and the bear and ragged staff of Warwick drawn on page 3. There are large decorated initials in pen and ink on pages 3, 7, 13, 37, 121 and 153, some of which bear the letters IN, TP, CC or TW.
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray., October 1808-November 1809.
This volume was already started as an instruction-book (folios 1-4 verso).
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray., September 1808-February 1810.
A copy of an instruction by Murray is enclosed at the front of the volume (folio i).
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray., February 1810-May 1814.
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray written in a group of three volumes intended for instructions to officers of the quartermaster-general`s department., 1808-1814.
Copies of letters and papers concerning the formation of the Irish Treasury Board and the procedures to be adopted by it, with notes on the procedures of the British Treasury. Volume II., 1794.
Copies of official letters and instructions issued on behalf of Alexander Walker as Governor of St Helena to officers with various responsibilities on the island., 1823-1828.
Copy of an apparently unpublished poem beginning 'How shall I admire Your courage, ye Marine Adventurers', by William Crowe., Early 19th century.
Also included are an introductory note and instructions to the printer.