Memorandum-book of Elizabeth Walker, daughter of James Walker, Minister of Buittle; and a journal of Mr Bontein, Writer in Cardross., 1717-1762, undated.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Memorandum-book of Elizabeth Walker, daughter of James Walker, Minister of Buittle, containing notes of money matters and deaths in the family, recipes, etc., 1717-1762, undated. The earlier notes are in the hand of another. Fragmentary; many leaves had been wholly or partly cut away before receipt, and several blank leaves have been removed since. (Folio 1.)
(ii) Journal of Mr Bontein, writer in Cardross, 1728, relating entirely to business and occasionally giving prices (folio 24). Under 3 June is a reference to 'Rob: Roy' (folio 43 verso). ‘Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland’, volume iv, page 26.
Dates
- Creation: 1717-1762, undated.
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Extent
72 Leaves ; Small octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
72 folios.
Repository Details
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