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Material on Aberdeenshire used by George Chalmers in the compilation of ‘Caledonia’.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.33.3.29

Scope and Contents

The manuscript mostly concerns the boundary between the counties of Banff and Aberdeen, but also includes an essay on the University of Aberdeen (folio 18).

Dates

  • Creation: 4th quarter of 18th century-1st quarter of 19th century.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (67 folios. Folio and under.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Folios 18-63 were formerly in the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps. The manuscript was bought by the Advocates’ Library in 1903.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Related Materials

For other papers of George Chalmers used in the compilation of ‘Caledonia’ see Adv.MSS.8.1.4-8.1.9, 21.1.1-21.1.10 and 81.9.1-81.9.4, and MS.15989.

Bibliography

Chalmers, George. ‘Caledonia’, 3 volumes (London, 1807-1824).

`Catalogus Librorum Manuscriptorum in Bibliotheca D. Thomae Phillipps, Bt.` (1837-1871): manuscript 32029.
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
22 07 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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