Various commissions and honours., 1857-1902.
Scope and Contents
1858-1902. Various commissions and honours. Includes consular commissions, warrants, honorary degrees, letters of recognition and membership by scientific societies, letters accompanying honours. Includes an honorary G.C.M.G. for the Sultan of Zanzibar, and a reference for Kirk by W.J. Hooker relating to a professorial chair in Kingston, Canada, 23 November 1857. Detailed lists (not totally accurate) in file.
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1902.
Creator
- From the Series: Kirk, John, Sir, Knight (consul general at Zanzibar) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply. Parts 39, 45 and 50 were never available to the National Library of Scotland either for deposit or purchase, and are therefore not available for consultation.
Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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