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'Ten days on the continent, a day-book, written by an old uncle for his youngest niece ... September, 1862.'

 Item
Identifier: MS.8928

Scope and Contents

Only the initials (E.E.) of the writer are given. The writer’s journey began in Edinburgh, and the journal, written in a calligraphic hand, principally concerns a visit to Hamburg and Copenhagen to meet his brother-in-law, Mr Thielmann.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

45 Leaves

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

vi + 39 + blank folios.

Custodial History

Bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1960.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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