Fair copy of the journal of James Wright, botanist and surgeon of the expedition to Iceland in the 'John' of Leith, giving a detailed account of the voyage., 1789.
Item
Identifier: MS.6317
Scope and Contents
The recto only of each folio has been used for the main part of the journal; on some of the versos, possibly in different hands, are corrections, additions, statistical notes, and indications to a transcriber making a fair copy for Stanley. There are a few drawings of mountains (folios 72 verso, 74 verso). Blanks are occasionally left for measurements of mountains, etc., to be verified later. On folio 163 is an explanatory letter to Stanley, dated 24 December 1789.
Dates
- Creation: 1789.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
166 Leaves ; Folio.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
iii + 163 folios.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
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National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk