Autograph journal of a tour in the Highlands undertaken by Warren Hastings in 1793 during his impeachment., 20-27 September 1793.
Item
Identifier: MS.19201
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Warren Hastings journey began and ended in Edinburgh, and among places visited are Stirling, Perth, Loch Tay, Loch Lomond, Loch Long, Glasgow, Paisley, and Lanark. Hastings is shown as a sensitive tourist, responsive to scenery and architecture. He pays special attention to the standard of food and comfort in inns, and gives some space to commercial and economic observations. Little in the journal relates to his public career.
Dates
- Creation: 20-27 September 1793.
Creator
- From the Series: Hastings, Warren (colonial administrator) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
27 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: English, Old (ca.450-1100)
Arrangement
i + 26 folios.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk