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Photocopies of miscellaneous papers of and concerning David Livingstone., 1825-1858.

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Identifier: MS.10753

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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