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Memoranda, copies of letters, a sermon, etc., of Joseph Cook, Rector of Chatton and Shilbottle., 1814-1815.

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Identifier: MS.2117

Scope and Contents

The papers chiefly relate to Joseph Cook’s discovery of stone coffins in Chatton churchyard, and to his son, Lieutenant Samuel Edward Cook, Royal Navy (afterwards Widdrington). Copies of correspondence of Cook with Sir Walter Scott, 1814, are included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1814-1815.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

48 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

ii + 46 folios.

Custodial History

Presented to the Society by the Earl of Buchan in 1815.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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