Collection of maps (several in duplicate), approximately two-fifths manuscript, the remainder printed., 1665, 1765-1846.
Scope and Contents
Some of the maps were acquired by General Sir George Murrary during his active service, others later for historical purposes.
They are arranged as follows: Peninsula (numbers 1-88); France (numbers 89-95); uncertain locality (numbers 95-96); Canada (numbers 97-106); Flanders (numbers 107-133); various military actions, 1761-1846, and undated, especially those of 1813 (numbers 134-164).
A list has been placed at the front of each volume; only the manuscript items have been indexed.
Dates
- Creation: 1665, 1765-1846.
Conditions Governing Access
The volumes are held at the National Library of Scotland Map library.
Extent
2 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The maps are numbered in one sequence, 1-164, but include additional numbers (for example, 28A-F), making the total number of items 187.
Other Finding Aids
A detailed inventory of the volumes is available from the National Library of Scotland Map library.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk