Diary and memorandum book of George Steill (Steel), Trows, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire
Scope and Contents
Diary of George Steill, headed "Georg Stteills freue and per[fect?] acownt of all his marches and trawells throw the cuntries and towns the kingdom of Scotland and in Holand and Flanders and pairte in Ingland", followed by entries concerning the years 1705-1715 (ff. 1-15). An index to the diary, in Steill`s hand, is at ff. 62-64. The remaining leaves of the volume contain notes of payments and other financial notes, mostly in a later hand.
Dates
- Creation: 1690-1715 and later 18th century
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.04 Linear metres (1 volume (69 ff.))
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
1 volume; 69 ff. Bound in leather wrap-around binding with leather thong and remains of a metal fastener. Paginated by the first owner, but many leaves now missing.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Bonham`s, London, 19th June 2013.24 July 2013
Physical Description
0.04 linear metres1 volume (69 ff.)12.50 x 17.50 centimetres
Dimensions
12.50 x 17.50 centimetres
Subject
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk