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Copy of a letter, 1875, of Bismarck to Thomas Ogilvie Smith and David Hyne Fair; with a letter, 1876, of Bismarck to the same acknowledging the gift of a copy of `The Scots Worthies`., 1875-1876, 1920.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.2.1.15(ii), folios 5-10

Scope and Contents

The letter, 1875, of Bismarck to Thomas Ogilvie Smith and David Hyne Fair acknowledges the gift of a copy of the Scottish National Covenant (the original in British Museum Addit. MS.38891). The letter, 1876, of Bismarck to the same acknowledges the gift of a copy of `The Scots Worthies`, edited by James A Wylie (1876).

Dates

  • Creation: 1875-1876, 1920.

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1920, by Thomas Ogilvie Smith, London, one of the recipients.

Related Materials

Adv.MS.2.1.15(xxix-xxx).

Bibliography

The letter of 1875 is published in `The Scots Worthies`, page lviii. Both letters were published in The `Scotsman`, 31 March 1920, a cutting of which is included with the letters.

Repository Details

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