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Letter-books of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Malcolm, containing copies of his correspondence, 1819-1837, most of it from the period 1827-1837 when he was Superintendent of the Bombay Marine (Indian Navy).

 Series
Identifier: MSS.5899-5900

Scope and Contents

Among the topics dealt with in the official correspondence are the administration of the Navy, hydrographical surveys in Indian seas and rivers, and the use of steamships in the same region and between India and Europe.

Dates

  • Creation: 1819-1837.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

2 Volumes ; Folio.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Custodial History

The letter-books were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1950.

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

Contact:
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National Library of Scotland
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