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Papers and letters of George Wade.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.6666/1-3

Scope and Contents

Including:

circa 50 letters and other documents, 1736-1737, concerning the Porteous Riots and subsequent events, compiled by Wade

circa 200 letters to and copies of letters, 1745-1746, of Wade, concerning the Jacobite Rising.

Dates

  • Creation: 1736-1737, 1745-1746.

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (Three volumes.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1976, Maggs Bros Ltd, London, formerly Christie`s sale, 31 July 1974, lots 297-298.4 June 1976

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

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700