“Memoir of the military state of North Britain in 1803, By Colonel Alex : Dirom, Deputy Quarter Master General of His Majesty’s Forces in North Britain, F.R.S., London and Edin.”
Item
Identifier: MS.1754
Scope and Contents
The manuscript contains a description of the state of Scottish defences, with criticisms, and suggestions for improvements in the possibility of invasion.
Dates
- Creation: 1803.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
64 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
vi folios + 116 + several blank pages.
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1936.
Genre / Form
- 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:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk