Interleaved copy of 'The universal Scots almanac, for the year of our Lord M.DCC.LIV' (Edinburgh, 1754), used by Alexander Carlyle's father William Carlyle, minister of Prestonpans, to record details of births and deaths of members of his family on the interleaves., 1754-1805.
Item
Identifier: MS.23926
Scope and Contents
Following the death of his father, Alexander Carlyle used the almanack to record further details of his family, notes of his published writings, and details of the family of the Duke of Buccleuch. Most of the interleaves are blank.
Dates
- Creation: 1754-1805.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
8 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
8 + many blank folios + printed pages.
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