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Recipes for 'Phisick' and 'Cookery of various kinds' compiled by Martha, Countess of Elgin, wife of the 5th Earl and governess to H.R.H. Princess Charlotte of Wales, daughter of George IV.

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Identifier: MS.10282

Dates

  • Creation: 18th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

188 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

ii + 374 pages (several blank).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1970.

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

Revision Statements

  • 09/02/2024: The title of this record was previously: "Recipes for 'Phisick' and 'Cookery of various kinds' compiled by Martha, Countess of Elgin, wife of the 5th Earl and governess to H.R.H. Princess Charlotte of Wales, later Queen Charlotte, wife of George III." It was amended in February 2024 to: "Recipes for 'Phisick' and 'Cookery of various kinds' compiled by Martha, Countess of Elgin, wife of the 5th Earl and governess to H.R.H. Princess Charlotte of Wales, daughter of George IV". This change was to correct erronous information about Princess Charlotte.

Repository Details

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

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