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Journal of William Thomson, Deputy Commissary-General of Stores to the Forces, during a tour in Northern Germany, while in performance of his duties., 1813-1814.

 Item
Identifier: MS.6333

Scope and Contents

This journal is divided into the journal proper (page 1) and 'General Observations' (page 45) on the characteristics and social conditions of the Germans immediately after the Napoleonic wars; it is illustrated by a water-colour drawing of a coastal scene (folio vii) and three printed plates showing costumes and cries of German street vendors (folios ix-xii).

Dates

  • Creation: 1813-1814.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

40 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

xiv folios + 52 pages.

Repository Details

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

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