Photocopies of miscellaneous papers of and concerning David Livingstone., 1825-1858.
Scope and Contents
The photocopied papers consist of:
(i) Title page of ‘An introduction to arithmetic’ by James Gray, 22nd edition (Edinburgh, 1825), with the signatures of David (dated 1825) and Charles Livingstone;
(ii) Livingstone's class-cards at the Andersonian University, Glasgow, 1836-1839, and the Aldersgate Dispensary, London, 1840;
(iii) Livingstone's marriage record, 1845;
(iv) Livingstone's burgess-ticket of Hamilton, 1857;
(v) Extract minute of Dundee Town Council, 1857, admitting Livingstone a burgess;
(vi) Livingstone’s commission as Consul, 1858.
Dates
- Creation: 1825-1858.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
20 Leaves ; Various sizes.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
20 folios.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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