Sketchbook and rough journal of John Francis Campbell combined for 1868 and early 1869., 1868-1869.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.4.4
Scope and Contents
The first part of the volume deals with a visit Campbell made to Norway from July to September 1868 (folios 14-145) and travels in Scotland and England made from October to December of the same year.
There is also a section on the Kildonan goldrush of 1869 with press cuttings and related correspondence, and at the end of the volume are several pages of notes concerning coal-mining and the Coal Commission.
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1869.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English; Scottish Gaelic
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 184 + several blank folios. Oblong folio.)
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
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk